Born on 27 August 1896 in Rutherglen, Scotland - son of Jeanette Elder, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in London, Ontario, trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served two years in the Canadian Army Service Corps and Signallers, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 147th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 802659) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 May 1917 [sic] - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
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