Born on 15 February 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin listed as Elizabeth Bennett, Stirling, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served five years with the London Scottish Territorials, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 40 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411066) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
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