Born on 31 August 1885 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Janet McNicol, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakesman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 42nd Regiment (nine years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 4 January 1915 (number 410781) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 1 or 5 September 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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