Born on 3 April 1895 in Cardiff, England - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Reynolds, Portsmouth, England - attestation form states trade as labourer, single, not previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1915 (number 410233) - 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 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 24 November 1916 - wounded on 28 October 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918.
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