Born on 30 January 1889 in Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Hobson, Lancashire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as spinner, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775083) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 24 April 1918 - invalided to England on 21 May 1918.
(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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