Born on 6 January 1883 in Dumbarton, Scotland - son of James and Elizabeth Aitken, Dumbarton, Scotland - attestation paper states trade as laborer, single (Miss Irene Galvin listed as fiancee), never before served in the military, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Baptist.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 10 March 1915 (number 410004) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 17 February 1917 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 17 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 May 1917 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 11 June 1918.
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