Born on 30 May 1897 in Morewood, Ontario - son of Ezra Countryman, Morewood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Morewood, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."
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