Born on 22 April 1894 in Wellington County, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.B. Dickson, Guelph, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 411016) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
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