Born on 28 January 1893 in Cobourg, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.B. Koyl, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk with the Department of the Interior; single; no current military service; previously served with the 45th Regiment (one year), 57th Regiment (one year) and 105th Regiment (one year); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.1 inches; chest of 37.3 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 April 1915 (number 411104) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 5 January 1916 - transferred to 4th Divisional Headquarters, CEF, on 18 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Gas Services, CEF, on 27 February 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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