Private John Ralph Clewes

Born on 28 January 1898 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Katherine Clewes, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.