Born on 26 June 1889 in Woolwich, Kent, England - husband of Bridget Eagle, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775055) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later promoted to acting-corporal and served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
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