Friday 12 October 2007

Private William James Catleugh

Born on 21 October 1873 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Nancy Catleugh, Ready, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as wife, trade as salesman, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 725056) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 12 January 1918.

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