Sunday 1 July 2012

Private Joseph Stevens

Born on 20 March 1890 in Woolwich, London, England - brother of Miss Stevens, Charlton, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 18 June 1915 (number 724253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 20 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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