Friday 19 November 2010

Private Herbey McGillis

Born on 13 January 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Angus and Maude Cumming McGillis, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 410368) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 7 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 27 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 12 or 14 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 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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