Born on 31 August 1895 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England - next of kin listed as David Blackburn, Vonda, Saskatchewan - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 19 March 1915 (number 411100) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 September 1916.
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