Born on 18 December 1896 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. James Costello, Cork, Ireland - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as trunk maker, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 18 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410057) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 or 14 June 1916.
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