Born on 23 September 1881 in Belfast, Ireland - brother of Sophia Croskery, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410475) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
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