Born on 22 September 1888 in Buffalo, New York - no next of kin provided - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38[?] inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410586) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 11 July 1919): no recommendation text.
(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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