Born on 13 August 1888 in England - son of Mrs. Jane Arnison, Glasgow, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410164) - taken on the strength of the 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 16 September 1915.
Reported wounded in 1916:
ReplyDeleteFrom globeandmail.com:
The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Monday, July 3, 1916, page 3:
Canadian Casualties: Wounded
410,164: Pte Thomas Arnison, Scotland