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David James Goudie
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Son of: Joseph and Sarah (Blake) Goudie
Northwest River , Labrador
Enlisted: 11 Aug 1918
Age 25
Discharged on demobilization 21 Dec 1918
James was exempted from service under a regulation that recognized the need for a man to stay at home to support aged or ailing parents. There is a note on his file signed by Dr. Paddon which states that James "would have enlisted earlier but had to care for his ailing mother."