Born on 4 May 1894 in Truro, Nova Scotia - brother of Miss Julia Carter, Truro, Nova Scotia - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, weight of 137 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 28 September 1916 (number 1042162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 25 July 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
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