Born on 5 March 1888 in Devonshire, England - husband of Mary Coles, Merton Abbey, Surrey, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brownish eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410055) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916.
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