Monday 24 November 2008

Private Vincent John East

Born on 30 October 1895 in Kirton-in-Lindsay, England - son of John Thomas East, Peterborough, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 8 January 1915 (number 410489) - 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 18 November 1916 - died of his wounded on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.31), France.

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