Born on 4 September 1877 in Canada - son of Mrs. Catharine Bailie, Billings Bridge, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410009) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
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