Born on 7 March 1891 in Hromikj, Russia - son of Vasily Baranow, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - attestation form notes present address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Orthodox Catholic.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 May 1916 (number 640160) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 16 January 1918.
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