Thursday 6 November 2008

Private Harry William Dunsky

Born on 12 July 1895 in London, England - friend of Mrs. Jeremiah Ryan, RR #5 Westport, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410083) - 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 31 October or 4 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 April 1917 - wounded on 1 July 1917 - invalided to England on 8 July 1917.

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