Thursday 5 March 2009

Private James Foreman

Born on 13 December 1894 in Kent, England - son of Mrs. Mary Foreman, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410094) - 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 28 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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