Sunday 13 January 2008

Lance-Corporal Ernest George Crick

Born on 2 April 1895 in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, England - son of William Jeremiah Crick, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sarnia, Ontario, trade as boot finisher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Sarnia, Ontario, on 29 December 1916 (number 844227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.

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