Sunday 2 December 2012

Private James Stanley Walsh

Born on 14 August 1893 in Canada – brother of Mrs. Evelyn Cousineau, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410096) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – wounded on 13 June 1916 – transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 1917 – transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 13 September 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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