Born on 12 August 1896 in Courtland, Ontario - son of John William Curtis, RR #1 Courtland, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Tillsonburg, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles of Canada, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 270600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 27th September 1918."
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