Wednesday 16 November 2011

Private Joseph Peter Renaud

Born on 16 September 1878 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Kate Renaud, Aylmer, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single [?]; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1918: present address in Bellingham, Washington; father of Elford Joseph Renaud, Alymer, Quebec; trade as miner; widower; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 1.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 144522) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 1 June 1916 - [served in Canada only] - joined [???] in North Vancouver, British Columbia, on 7 January 1918 (number 2057341) - [then].

(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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