Wednesday 30 July 2008

Private William Franklin Deviney

Born on 12 September 1883 in Cobourg, Ontario - husband of Flosill[?] Deviney, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as chauffeur, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 775051) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal [with CMGC?].

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