Born on 29 September 1890 in Port Williams, Nova Scotia - next of kin listed as John Donaldson, Port Williams, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as "Graduated B.A., B.S.A.", single, currently a member of the Guelph Officer Training Corps, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grayish brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411007) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 12 or 14 May 1916 - transferred to the 52nd Battalion, CEF, on 2 December 1916 - [unknown timing] commissioned as a Lieutenant and later served as an Acting-Captain - seconded as Gas Officer for Canadian Corps Troops and 2nd Canadian Division from 17 April 1918 to 20 January 1919.
Awarded the Military Cross.
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