Born on 22 April 1898 in Milltown, Maine - son of William Irving, Milltown, Maine - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Stephen, New Brunswick; trade as house painter; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist / Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, on 12 June 1916 (number 1033019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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)
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