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 27 or 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.
Recommended for a Meritorious Service Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 14 December 1917: "Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal for consistent good work in the capacity of Hdqrs. Q.M.S."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)
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 27 or 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.
Recommended for a Meritorious Service Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 14 December 1917: "Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal for consistent good work in the capacity of Hdqrs. Q.M.S."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)
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