Born on 8 December 1894 in Sydney, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Cecille Doucet, Grant Etang, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1919: present address at YMCA, Ottawa, Ontario, trade as fireman, weight of 156 pounds.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 (number 410758) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 September 1916 - transferred as a sapper to the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 22 March 1917 - [released?] - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1919.
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