Thursday 16 October 2008

Private George Hunt Duff

Born on 15 December 1895 in New Lowell, Ontario - son of Sophia Duff, New Lowell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Lowell, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in New Lowell, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 642653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 19 August 1918.

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