Friday 14 May 2010

Private Clarence Egbert Latham

Born on 17 April 1896 in Maltory, Ontario - son of Edward and Mary Latham, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey-brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410804) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 October 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 19 April 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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