Born on 15 February 1898 [actually 1900] in Eau Claire, Ontario - next of kin, Thomas Adams, father - enlistment form gives trade as farmer, single, member of 97th Regiment, highet of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 June 1916 (number 649421) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - declared sick on 25 January 1918 - transferred to the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade Depot on 4 April 1918 - invalided to England as a "minor" on 23 April 1918.
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