Born on 27 February 1883 in London, England - next of kin listed as George Ind, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as varnish maker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 775639) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 January 1917 - buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave IV.B.6), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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Thankful for your efforts Ken. I'm researching the IND family tree. George Ind was my husband's great uncle.
Thank you for your interest, and this important contribution!
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