Biographie Lalonde Wilfrid

Nov 9, 1914: Attested into the 21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø  Number 59558 (temporary number 891)
Ø  Next of kin given as Francois-Xavier Lalonde, father, Curran, Ontario
Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer
Ø  No previous military experience given
Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic
Ø  Posted to “F” Company
o   This was later reorganized into “C” Company
o   Later posted to “D” Company
The 21st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.

Mar 28, 1919: Discharged from the CEF in Montreal, Quebec
Ø  Rank on discharge Private
Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 94839
Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Plantagenet, Ontario
Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Officer Commanding RCD (Royal Canadian Dragoons) Headquarters, Toronto, Ontario