Born on 25 February 1878 in Montreal, Quebec - friend of Moise Bausoleil, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 September 1915 (number 219406) - transferred to the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England on 21 June 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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