Sunday 25 April 2010

Private Frederick Lambe

Born on 3 May 1893 in Midland, Ontario - husband of O. Lambe, Polegate, Sussex, England [appears to have married overseas during the war] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410799) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.

(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)

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