Born on 30 July 1881 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Mrs. Martha Arnold, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as teamster, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, grey/brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 252nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1917 (number 1087163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 13 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 6 May 1918.
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