Joseph Franklin Almas


18 Jul 1895 - 24 Oct 1951

Nationality: Canadian
Country of Service: Canada
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 153rd Battalion; Canadian Army Veterinary Hospital
Final Rank: Private
Dates Served: 13 Mar 1916 - 3 May 1919
Where Served: France & Belgium
Comments: Served with the 153rd Battalion, and the Canadian Veterinary Hospital. There is much confusion over his date of birth: the range is from 15 Jun 1888 as shown on his Attestation paper to 1897, extrapolated from the age given on his marriage certificate (24) dated 13 Jul 1921. The date given above is taken from the official record of his birth.
  Here is a copy of Joseph Franklin Almas' service file.  

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