Friday 22 February 2013

Private Roy Wilson

Born on 2 October 1889 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Marie Wilson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410538) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 or 26 June 1916.

(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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