Friday 31 October 2008

Private Gordon Duncan

Born on 26 October 1893 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Alexander Duncan, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Miss Nellie Duncan, Aberdeen, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410731) - 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 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.18), France.

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