Born on 22 February 1888 in Colchester, Essex, England - son of Albert and Ruth Lawrence, Colchester, Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Essex Regiment (six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; "incline dark" complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 (number 219736) - taken on the strength of the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 7 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.B.6), France.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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