Wednesday 13 June 2012

Private Sydney Spratt

Boron 16 February 1892 in Cumberland, Ontario - son of James Spratt, Cumberland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cumberland, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 July 1916 (number 246627) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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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