Born on 15 May 1898 in Sydenham, Ontario - son of George Deare, Yarker, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 22 January 1917 (number 1042872) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (dated 7 September 1918): "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918".
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