Born on 26 May 1880 in Birmingham, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. J. Dixon, Ladywood, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as tinsmith, married, no current military service, previously served with the 12th Lancers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined ??? in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 23 December 1914 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April or 1 May 1915 (number 410184) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 22 or 23 November 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 27 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 May 1918.
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