Friday 27 June 2008

Sergeant John Augustin Delaney

Born on 1 April 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Mary Florence Delaney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 February 1915 (number 410076) - 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 6 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

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