Born on 22 October 1889 in New York, New York - next of kin listed as Mrs. W.A. Hoffman, New York City - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as next of kin, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Jewish, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, tan complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 August 1916 (number 1033237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 7 or 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 September 1918 - later served with reserve units.
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