Born on 9 January 1884 in London, England - husband of Edith Annie Cushway, Smith Falls, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as brakeman, married with three children, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410608) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
This is my Great Grandfather.
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