Born on 18 November 1894 in Eardley, Quebec - son of Benjamin Bradley, Westboro, Ontario - attestation form provides the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410690) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
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