Wednesday 3 April 2013

Private George Albert Nash

Born on 27 June 1894 in London, England - son of Mrs. Mary Nash, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF (number 410087) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - wounded on 9 September 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)

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