Born on 3 July 1893 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Laura McGregor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 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 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410554) - 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 21 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1917 - wounded at duty on 29 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 1 September 1917.
(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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