Born on 25 June 1893 in Canada - next of kin listed as Mrs. Elizabeth Howse, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Protestant, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410120) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 September 1916 - wounded on 9 or 13 October 1916 - wounded on 6 November 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 August 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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