Was a member of the 24th Kent Regiment for some time.

After being enlisted in the Medical Corps at Chatham, Ontario September 3rd, 1915 ,  Girdon McDonald was transferred to London, Ontario to the 33rd Battalion C.E.F. and sailed to England February 1916.

He was trained at Shorncliffe, St. Martins Plains, and West Sandling Camps and then transferred to the 1st Canadian Battalion. He was engaged in the battles of Mount Sarle on the Ypres Front, the Somme Front, Corcelette, Poesierres and the Sugar Refinery engagement.

McDonald was wounded and returned to England September 1916. Returned to Canada November 1918. Received discharge at London, Ontario. December 12th, 1918.

Discharged at M.D.No.1 London, Ontario December 12th, 1918.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	Canadian
Birthplace	Orillia, Ontario
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	International Harvester Co., Chatham, Ontario
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 1st, 1918, Portsmouth, Hant, England
When Enlisted	September 3rd, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mr. & Mrs. McDonald McDonald, Parents

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