Born on 8 June 1891 in Maniwaki, Quebec - next of kin listed as George Dionne, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 805429) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 21 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Forestry Corps on 29 October 1918.
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