Born on 4 July 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. L. Neil, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 June 1916 (number 246422) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.11), France.
(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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