Sunday 30 May 2010

Private William Henry LeClair

Born on 30 July 1883 in Worcester, Massachusetts - brother of Mrs. Nora Lewis, Brighton, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as groom; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 4th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 November 1914 (number 109443) - taken on the strength of the Fort Garry Horse, CEF, on 21 or 22 May 1916 - released on 21 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1917 - later reported sick.

(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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