Born on 4 February 1897 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Charles Leslie Messecar, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 322945) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(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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