Born on 31 October 1880 in Birmingham, England - husband of Margaret Connolly Law, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 838904) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 19 September 1918.
(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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