Saturday 8 October 2011

Private Jesse Pringle

Born on 6 February 1891 in Flinton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Hester Pringle, Point Anne, Ontario - brother of Private Joseph Pringle - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410593) - 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 8 May 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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