Born on 8 December 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Anna Barton, Brockville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as railway fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 February 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.I.6), France.
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