Saturday 8 May 2010

Private Archibald Joseph Larocque

Born on 12 March 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of George Larocque, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as butcher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410528) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 January 1918.

(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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