Thursday 29 January 2009

Lance-Corporal Leo Burton Feeny

Born on 5 April 1880 in London, England - next of kin listed as Victor I. Feeny, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as attorney and solicitor at the American Supreme Court, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 34.3 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 March 1915 (number 410980) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

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