Born on 20 August 1888 in Cardinal, Ontario - brother of Herbert Covington, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, trade as scholar, single, currently a member of the Canal Patrol (five months), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639719) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 1919.
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