Born on 16 February 1896 in England - son of John Carson, Eastview, Ontario - brother of Peter Carson, Aylwin, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards (member of "E" Company) on 14 January 1915, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 March 1915 (number 410247) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
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