Born on 27 March 1897 - son of William and Elizabeth Aitchison, Wingham, Ontario - attestation papers noted trade as butcher, single, never been a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 161st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 654001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 11 April 1917 - buried in Bruay Cemetery, France.
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