Born on 12 April 1889 in Peterborough, Ontario - husband of Grace Giles, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as carpenter, married, no current military service, previously served with the 57th Peterborough Regiment (five years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 669908) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 16 September 1917 - invalided to England on 19 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 6 November 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
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