Born on 21 February 1882 in London, England - husband of Mary Clarke, Shawville, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Scots (including South Africa, Queen's and King's Medals), Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 11.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410412) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 19 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.1), Belgium.
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