Born on 16 January 1885 in Trabane County, Galway, Ireland - son of Lawrence Farmer, Trabane, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 13 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410392) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 or 8 December 1915.
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