Monday 14 May 2007

Private Henry Bermingham

Born in England - next of kin listed as Arthur Wilfred Bermingham, Redwharf Bay, Anglesey, Wales - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410119) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - transferred to the 6th Canadian Army Employment Company on 27 September 1917.

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