tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474109923977587465.post-80601110377974957422008-07-24T10:46:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:46:00.483-04:00Born on 17 May 1884 in London, England - son of Eugene Desmond, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.<br /><br />Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 190007) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 17 September 1919 buried in Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, United Kingdom.Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005399692061772537noreply@blogger.com