Born on 27 February 1885 in London, England - husband of Emily Churcher, Glenora, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Picton, Ontario, on 28 December 1915 (number 220337) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 8 or 9 August 1918 - invalided to England on 12 August 1918.
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