Born on 2 March 1896 in Chippenham, Wilts, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Robert Brewer, Chippenham, Wilts, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, medium hair.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Prescott, Ontario, on 9 February 1915 (number 410036) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 May 1919.
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