Born on 22 January 1895 in Brantford, England - son of Harry Long, Brantford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Elgin, Ontario; trade as cheese maker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Elgin, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 639446) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Company runner, during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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