Born on 1 January 1883 in Woodstock, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Parkinson, c/o Evening Journal, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as newspaper manager; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 22nd Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - served as battalion adjutant from 4 November 1916 [until?] - sent to England for leave to Canada on 6 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1918 - sent to England for duty on 10 June 1918 - seconded to the Canadian War Records Office from 26 September 1918 to 18 July 1919 and promoted to lieutenant-colonel.
Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - "New Year award, 1918", therefore, no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For distinguished services rendered."
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 1 June 1917): "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."
Awarded a second Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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