Born on 14 October 1894 in Haley Station, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha Lowe, Haley Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 115 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410962) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 10 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1917 - wounded on 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 5 March 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to acting Corporal.
(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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