Born on 21 October 1879 in Rockport, Ontario - husband of Mary Ann Lea, Lansdowne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lansdowne, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 24 September 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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