Born on 2 June 1879 in [???], Ontario - son of James H. Blaney, Russell, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Russell, Ontario, trade as construction foreman, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Russell, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 633872) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - later promoted to Sergeant with the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment.
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