Saturday 22 December 2007

Private Joseph Cousineau

Born on 9 November 1891 in Braedalbane, Ontario - son of Ena Cousineau, Braedalbane, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 634121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.

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