Born on 13 April 1890 in Chatham, England - son of Mendham Bernthal (mother), Chatham, Kent, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 207253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 June 1917 - wounded (accident) on 14 February 1918 - invalided to England on 4 March 1918.
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