Sunday 18 November 2007

Sergeant Clement Poole Coles

Born on 15 June 1895 in Brantford, Ontario - son of C.P. Coles, Brantford, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 772053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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