Born on 8 October 1889 in Leeds, England - husband of Jennie Atkinson, Perth, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as motor mechanic, married, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, weight of 155 pounds, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 787126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
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