Thursday 12 March 2009

Private Thomas David Fournier

Born on 16 February 1897 in Quyon, Quebec - son of Mrs. M. Fournier, Dufort, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, weight of 139 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 788515) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 15 July 1917.

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