Born on 1 January 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Angus Cameron, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775044) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 or 31 March 1917 - invalided to England on 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For excellent services during advance between Haugard and Hallu Aug. 8th to 12th 1918."
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