Born on 12 August 1895 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Carson Barr, Glasgow, Scotland - enlistment form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, florid complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410771) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 27 April 1916 - wounded on 11 July 1917.
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