Tuesday 12 February 2013

Sergeant James Edwin Williamson

Born on 28 June 1891 in England - nephew of Mrs. Martha Avery, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as car repairer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410092) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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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