Born on 15 April 1896 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of David Lawson, Lyn, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as sailor; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (three years); Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; bluish gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 - [then what] - 156th Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 639651) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 or 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 July 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
(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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