Born on 27 October 1885 in Jackson's Point, Ontario - son of Maryanne[?] Martin, Barrie, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sarnia, Ontario; trade as barber; single; no current or previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Sarnia, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 643502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(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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