Wednesday 22 September 2010

Private George Harold Massey

Born on 10 October 1891 in Birmingham, England - son of George Henry and Sarah Jane Massey, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent, England - brother of Miss Gladys Massey, Barnsley, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410815) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.35), France.

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

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