Saturday 15 May 2010

Private Michael Lauretti

Born on 20 September 1885 in Vallecrasa, Rome, Italy - son of Rosa Lauretti, Vallecrasa, Rome, Italy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Haulton, Maine; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 25 July 1916 (number 1033163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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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