Born on 1 September 1875 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin, Jennie Aitken, wife, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form states trade as bricklayer, married, never before a member of the military, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410325) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 8 May 1916.
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