Born on 19 February 1885 in Newington, Ontario - son of Donald McMillan, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 46th Battalion, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 29 June 1915 (number 427343) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 June 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 13 September 1917 - wounded on 24 October 1917 - wounded on 24 or 25 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September or 3 October 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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