Born on 31 August 1896 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Alice Barnes, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 8 February 1916 (number 775747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
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