Born on 26 July 1900 (claimed 1898 in 1916 enlistment) in Tottenham, London, England - son of Emma Hooker, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639312) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 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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