Tuesday 10 February 2009

Private James Strachan Findlay

Born on 23 August 1888 in Beach, North Dakota - son of David Findlay, Blasgoine[?], Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 2 March 1916 (number 208171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917.

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