Monday 21 January 2008

Private Ross Cronkright

Born on 13 September 1899 [originally gave 1897] - son of Wm. J. Cronkright, Belleville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 220254) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 November 1918.

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