Wednesday 9 July 2008

Corporal Samuel Derraugh

Born on 26 August 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. E. Derraugh, Ottawa - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a drummer on 20 April 1916 (number 246155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 or 15 May 1918.

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