Born on 15 July 1889 in Barrie, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alex Johns, North Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 November 1915 (number 177974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached or transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 5 September 1918.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation had no text.
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