Monday 23 January 2012

Private Max Rubin

Born on 10 January 1895 in Russia - son of Ida Rubin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 9th Mississauga Horse; no previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 August 1915 (number 144562) - 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.

(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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