Saturday 13 September 2008

Private Michael Dooley

Born on 24 July 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James and Mary Dooley, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 18 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410355) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 12 September 1916 - wounded on 12 April 1917 - wounded on 14 September 1917 - died on 24 November 1919 - buried in Ottawa (Notre Dame) Roman Catholic Cemetery (grave 328), Ottawa, Ontario.

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