Born on 17 November 1878 in York County, Ontario - brother of Mrs. F. Alright, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 725133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 18 June 1917 - invalided to England on 22 June 1917.
(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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