Born on 12 March 1897 in Niagara Falls, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Percy Krell[?], St. Catharines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 157078) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 October 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
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