Born on 14 March 1893 in Kippewa, Quebec - son of Mrs. Lizzie Langevin, Crest, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bushman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 789108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.
(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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