Born on 9 July 1897 in Chesterville, Ontario - son of Zerney[?] Harper, Toy's Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toy's Hill, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 633336) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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