Friday 19 June 2009

Private Alexander Robert Gray

Born on 27 February 1898 in Dunvegan, Ontario - son of A. Gray, Dunvegan, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dunvegan, Ontario, trade as farmer's son, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, on 17 April 1916 (number 634062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

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