Wednesday 30 April 2008

Private André David

Born on 7 May 1893 in Bois Franc, Quebec - son of Mrs. L. David, Bois Franc, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium/dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1918 (number 3320898) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

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