Born on 6 December 1888 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Doughton, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, single, currently a member of D Company, 42nd Regiment, no previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410080) - transferred to the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 1 April 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 29 May 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410080) - transferred to the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 1 April 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 29 May 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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