Born on 20 December 1874 in Waterloo, Quebec - husband of Margaret Lauzon, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith and farrier; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410532) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 31 August 1917 - wounded on 28 October 1917.
(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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