Born on 3 May 1895 in Aultsville, Ontario - son of Patrick and Nell Henophy, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 4th Hussars (three months), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410771) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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