Saturday 19 November 2011

Private Francis Samuel Reynolds

Born on 23 May 1899 (lied on attestation paper, giving 1897) in Brockville, Ontario - son of James Reynolds, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 639143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917.

(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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