Born on 16 November 1873 or 1874 in London, England - husband of Eliza Gardner, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married with six children (aged 21, 18, 14, 10, 7 and 5), no current military service, previously served as a signaller in the Royal Navy (fifteen years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410099) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 May 1917 - [released] - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Kingston, Ontario, on 14 March 1919 - joined the Special Guard, CMPC (Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919.
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