Born on 20 August 1876 in Coteau Station, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. Camille Dumouchel, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details provided); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara, Ontario, on 7 June 1915 (number 408815) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 19 September 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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