Sunday 13 January 2008

Private William Crawford

Born on 9 May 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Jane M. Crawford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married with no children, currently a member of the 15th Regiment, previously served twelve years in the Imperial Army, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark grey eyes, dark, rather bald hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410069) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.

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