Born on 16 April 1884 in Goule, Yorkshire, England - brother of Dora Mason, Goule, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 8 September 1915 (number 219230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to Acting-Sergeant.
(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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