Born on 23 December 1871 in West Chester, Pennsylvania - next of kin listed as Kathleen Boyle Bechtel, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes married, currently a member of the military, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 14 January 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of training in Canada - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 February 1916.
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