Born on 10 November 1898 in Ingersoll, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emma Blakeman, Ingersoll, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ingersoll, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, bluish grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Park Hill, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 802859) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
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