Born on 26 January 1901 (lied on his attestation form, giving 1897) in South Mountain, Ontario - brother of Dalton Dillabough, Finch, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 410726) - 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 29 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 25 June 1917.
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