Saturday 15 November 2008

Private John Durose

Born on 18 July 1883 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - husband of Annie Durose, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer, married, no current military service, previously served in the Scots Guards for two years and ten months, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410733) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 January 1919.

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