Born on 14 July 1893 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alice Cook, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as officeman / clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, greyish blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 410476) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
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