Born on 12 August 1894 in Rutherglen, Scotland - son of Reverend John and Janet Elder, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as student, Presbyterian, currently a member of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps (since 1915), previously served with the CSC[?] from 1914 to 1915,
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - died on 30 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Douai British Cemetery (grave G.20), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - award citation: "During operations in the vicinity of Bourlon between September 27th and October 2nd, 1918, he, as battalion signalling officer, personally superintended the upkeep of communication under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The communication in the battalion was maintained throughout the entire operation in a most satisfactory manner, which made possible several quick changes in disposition necessary owing to enemy counter-attack. He showed great gallantry and energy throughout." - unit recommendation, dated 3 October 1918: "For Gallantry as Signal Officer during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept and 2nd Oct 1918."
Unit recommendation for an unnamed foreign dated 5 October 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty." - no award made.
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