Sunday 13 January 2008

Private Edward Crilley

Born on 18 July 1896 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Bertha Crillery, Belleville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1918: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 September 1918.

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