Born on 14 September 1891 in Hampshire, England - cousin of Miss Sarah Dunn, Elgin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cabinet maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 January 1915 (number 410521) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 September 1916 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 3 November 1917 - invalided to England on 15 November 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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