Monday 29 October 2007

Private Hans Christiansen

Born on 6 September 1887 in Christianin, Norway - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, single, trade as laborer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256663) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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