Born on 6 April 1892 or 1893 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of Charlotte Hill, New Edinburgh, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410109) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1918 to attend Officer's Training Course - did not receive a commission due to the signing of the Armistice - joined the Headquarters, Canadian Army Service Corps Service Company on 1 May 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario.
(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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