Thursday 11 October 2007

Private Frederick Casselman

Born on 21 March 1885 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mary Casselman, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as moulder, single, no current military service, previously served two years with the 8th Int. Field Battery, Baptist/Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410467) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - wounded on 1 March 1917 - invalided to England on 18 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

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