Born on 30 May 1881 in Deseronto, Ontario - husband of Violet Miller, New Liskeard, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Liskeard, Ontario; trade as shingle lawyer[?] married; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; previously served in the military (no details); Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 648634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 3 April 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)
2 comments:
Hi Ken! This is my great grandfather...my mom's Dad's Dad. I was actually searching for information on my grandpa's (Robert Eldon Miller) whereabouts during WW2, when I came across your blog. Quite the undertaking, I might add!
I remember from pictures my mom has, my great-grandfather lost his leg. I'll have to see if I can track down pictures, if that interests you.
Thanks for your time in helping us remember those who should never be forgotten.
Nicole McNutt Regehr
Hi Ken! This is my great grandfather...my mom's Dad's Dad. I was actually searching for information on my grandpa's (Robert Eldon Miller) whereabouts during WW2, when I came across your blog. Quite the undertaking, I might add!
I remember from pictures my mom has, my great-grandfather lost his leg. I'll have to see if I can track down pictures, if that interests you.
Thanks for your time in helping us remember those who should never be forgotten.
Nicole McNutt Regehr
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