Born on 29 January 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Miss Elizabeth Ewing, Detroit, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided injured to England on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
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