Saturday 6 October 2012

Private Emile Tremblay

Born on 16 November 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Clercy Tremblay, Ottawa, Ontario (mother) – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 (number 640123) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 12 August 1918 – invalided to England on 15 August 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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