Born on 18 October 1883 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Victoria Elizabeth Egan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom, single, currently serving in the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 10 February 1915), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410413) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 12 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
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