Born on 2 July 1897 in Pontapool, England - son of Mrs. Solton, Southshield, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Westport, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Westport, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 639927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 7 July 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 14 September 1918.
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