Saturday 9 May 2009

Private Emmanuel Gilbert

Born on 7 November 1900 (claimed 7 November 1897 on enlistment records) in Snow Road, [???] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: sone of June Gilbert, Appleton, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Prebyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, weight of 137 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 787641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1917 - wounded on 18 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 23 September 1917.

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