Born on 13 August 1877 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Jennie Casselman, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as laborer, married with six children, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410468) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 51st Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1916 - transferred to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, in France on 14 February 1918.
Died on 20 January 1927.
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