Born on 30 November 1895 (1916 enlistment) / 1897 (1917 enlistment) in Birmingham, England - next of kin listed as John Joseph Cooper, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: trade as woodworker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue grey eyes, fair hair - at time of enlistment in 1917 (substantial differences from 1916): present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as machinist, previously served with 3rd Divisional Train, CASC, Methodist.
Joined No. 3 Company, 3rd Divisional Train, in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 January 1916 (number 511698) - discharged on ??? due to heart trouble - joined the Reinforcements, Army Service Corps, in Montreal, Quebec, on 9 November 1917 (number 2591302) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.
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