Sunday 3 February 2013

Private James Lawrence Whitty

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 July 1915 (number 410424) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 17 November 1917 (number 3055071) - later served with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF.

(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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