Born on 22 December 1876 in Montebelleau, Quebec - husband of Melina Laselle, Creighton Mine, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 September 1915 (number 219409) - taken on the strength of the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 51st Battalion, CEF, in England on 16 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 127th Battalion, CEF (later 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF), on 12 December 1916.
(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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