Wednesday 18 June 2008

Sergeant Joseph Dean

Born on 20 March 1889 in Stockport, England - husband of Mary E. Dean, Stockport, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 15 February 1915, previously served with the 6th Chester's Volunteers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410455) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 1 June 1916.

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