Born on 1 September 1893 in Jasper, Ontario - next of kin listed as William Connerty, Jasper, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411121) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916.
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