Sunday 7 September 2008

Private[?] Edward Russell Donaldson

Born on 3 February 1893 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - next of kin listed as Andrew Donaldson, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently a member of the officer training corps at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, since the fall of 1914, no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 20 March 1915 (number 410011) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry again on 7 September 1916 and again on 19 September 1918.

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