Born on 24 September 1897 in Gresham, Bruce Township, Ontario - son of James Brown Cottrill, Port Elgin, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as banker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 28 March 1916 (number 643213) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
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