Born on 28 June 1894 in Slough, Buckinghamshire, England - son of Mrs. Susan G. Ball, Alexandria, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as printer, single, no current or former military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 31 July 1915 (number 410446) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.
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