Thursday 24 July 2008

Private Hector Des Rosiers

Born on 18 January 1894 in Rhode Island - son of Celema Des Rosiers, Willow Punch, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greenish eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 128th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1916 (number 781863) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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