Born on 26 September 1889 in Streetsville, Ontario - son of Mrs. S. Johnston, Mimico Beach, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 4 June 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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