Born on 25 August 1862 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Grave MacNicol, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers (thirteen years, 140 days); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410842) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916.
(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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