Born on 20 March 1882 in Greenwich, London, England - husband of Mrs. Florence Bethell, Westboro, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bricklater, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, light blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 June 1915 (number 410686) - 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 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 December 1916.
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