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2007.127.001
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231st BATTALION CEF (2nd RESERVE BATTALION)
231e BATAILLON CEF (2e BATAILLON DE RÉSERVE)
Cpl T.R. Selkirk, 231st Battalion CEF in BC with 3 sisters
Corporal Thomas Robert Selkirk, 1015207 of the 231st Battalion CEF in British Coumbia with his three sisters. This photo appears to be from before he went overseas.
Selkirk was later transferred to the 72nd Battalion, was later promoted to sergeant and won the Military Medal in the Arras-Scape Operation in August / September, 1918.
1015207 Sgt Thomas Robert Selkirk arrived in France to the 72nd Battaion, CEF on 17 June, 1917. He was wounded on 2 September, 1918. He previously served in the 231st Battalion, CEF. He was awarded the Military Medal for actions during the Arras-Scarpe operation in August - September, 1918.

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