Born on 31 March 1888 in Caterham Valley, Surrey, England - son of Mary Ann (Annie) Barden, Caterham Valley, Surrey, England - attestation form notes present address in Stroud, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 157th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 December 1915 (number 643220) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
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