Sunday 18 November 2007

Private Abe Cohen

Born on 3 December 1898 in Montreal, Quebec - no next of kin, states "Notify Boys Home Montreal" - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Jewish, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 30 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 11 July 1916 (number 1033113) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 23 August 1918 - transferred to 1st Divisional Motor Transport Company, CASC, on 8 September 1918.

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