Born on 26 March 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of May Charbonneau, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, married with two children (twelve and seven years' old), no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410050) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on 18 January 1919 - no citation - unit recommended 21 September 1918: "For continuous good service as Shoemaker Sergeant."
Died in 1949 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa.
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