Born on 13 December 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Lauchlin Dewar, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633059) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 23 August 1917 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.32), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."
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