Born on 1 December 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. Agnes Turton, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410212) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – served as orderly room sergeant attached to General Headquarters, 3rd Echelon, from 21 November 1916 to 12 May 1919 – transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 May 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 – struck off strength to England on 12 May 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410212) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – served as orderly room sergeant attached to General Headquarters, 3rd Echelon, from 21 November 1916 to 12 May 1919 – transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 May 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 – struck off strength to England on 12 May 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)
2 comments:
Could you please correct the name of mother Agnes Turton not Turner
Correction made, thanks. Ken
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