Born on 19 April 1897 in South Burgess, Ontario - son of Annie Dowsett, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coremaker, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 787334) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
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