Sunday 6 July 2008

Private James McGlennon Denike

Born on 21 March 1897 in Colborne, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mae Denike, Colborne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Colborne, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Orono, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 805301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 1919.

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