Friday 23 November 2012

Sergeant Ernest Waines

Born on 3 May 1892 in Middlesboro, England – son of John Waines – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410652) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 October 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 November 1916 – wounded on 13 August 1917 – invalided to England on 16 August 1917 – later served with reserve units.

(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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