Born on 17 September 1875 in Barrie, Ontario - husband of Charlotte Douglas King, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as motorman; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 775882) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 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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