Wednesday 29 August 2012

Private Matthew Arnold Tester

Born on 7 May 1892 in England – son of Mrs. Mary Tester, Kiddington, Oxford, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410256) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – wounded on 8 April 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Died on 15 December 1922.

(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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