Tuesday 27 July 2010

Private Robert Egerton Lunney

Born on 17 November 1890 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Margaret H. Lunney, Elmwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 724713) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 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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