Born on 15 October 1895 in Shelburne, Ontario - son of Thomas Parkin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 776005) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 6 March 1917 - invalided to England on 15 May 1917.
(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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