Born on 9 October 1885 in Cleaveland, Somerset, England - no next of kin listed - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as plasterer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches, fair complexion, light hazel eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 December 1915 (number 775230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 23 January 1918 - wounded on 22 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery, France.
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