Born on 20 February 1895 in Waynetown, Indiana - son of Jessie Hollings, Folkestone, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 207469) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 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)
This is my Grandfather.
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