Born 16 December 1897 in Oakville, Ontario - son of Sarah Lawrence, Oakville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oakville, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Oakville, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 663062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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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