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James Semple

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772231
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Scotland
Birth county: 
Lanarkshire
Birth city: 
Glasgow
Next of kin address: 
Grandview, P.O., Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Pattern maker
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
30

Letters and documents

BX December 14, 1917
 
Returned Men

Twelve months ago Sergeant James Semple Duncan of this city was blown up and wounded at Vimy Ridge. As a result he was invalided home and arrived here last evening. Expected with him were G.A. Cooper, 11 Esther Street; W.T. Hurley, 45 Alonzo, and E.M. Knowles. However, one of the other arrived. A number more returned veterans are expected today or tomorrow. Duncan’s home is at 47 Edgerton Street. He came home on the 6.25 G.T.R. train, which was nearly an hour late, and was met by Mr. George MacDonald, secretary of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission.

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