Born on 16 January 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Theresa Emerson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 775279) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 31 August 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
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