Monday 1 September 2008

Corporal William Livesy Dodd

Born on 27 March 1893 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England - son of James Dodd, Detroit, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410728) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 28 March 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918.

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