Born on 10 June 1892 in Asphodel, Peterborough, Ontario - son of John Elmhirst, RR #4 Campbellford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410266) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
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