Born on 12 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of William Dawler and Mary A. Morris, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as university student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410512) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, France.
Awarded the Military Cross.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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