Thursday 27 May 2010

Private John Leacock

Born on 30 July 1884 in Belfast, Ireland - brother of James Leacock, Marine Station, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as horseman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 27 February 1916 (number 639754) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 30 August 1917.

(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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