Born on 8 February 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mabel Dowling, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as shipper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 669537) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and was promoted to acting-corporal.
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