Born on 29 March 1896 in Stocton, England - brother of Mrs. Mary Sheridan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144121) - discharged as medical unfit on 6 July 1915 - joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 or 3 August 1917 - wounded on 14 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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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