Wednesday 9 November 2011

Private William George Reed

Born on 4 June 1888 in North Williamsburg, Ontario - brother of Arthur Reed, Seattle, Washington - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as storekeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 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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