Saturday 18 June 2011

Private William A. O'Neil

Born on 24 October 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Charles O'Neil, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as printer; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 310885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 March 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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