Monday 3 November 2008

Private John James Dunlop

Born on 1 April 1892 in Williamstown, Ontario - next of kin listed as Alex Dunlop, Williamstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served as a Colour Sergeant in the Queen's University COTC, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411119) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

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