Born on 14 January 1895 in Oxford, Ontario - son of Charles William Cassady, Oxford, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Paris, Ontario, trade as plumber, single, currently a member of 24th Greys Horse (one year), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Pariso, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 270094) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 14 April 1918 - invalided to England on 2 May 1918.
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