Born on 28 August 1891 in Fainfield, Ontario - son of James and Margret Graham, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411088) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 5 November 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - killed in action on 30 August 1917 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.P.17), France.
Awarded the Military Medal.
He was born in Saintfield Ontario. Not Fainfield as you currently have. Also do you happen to have or know where I could find the citation for his MM?
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