Tuesday 24 June 2008

Private Herbert Sylvester Degan

Born on 11 March 1896 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of John Degan, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as papermaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 23 November 1916.

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