Born on 1 January 1890 in Thurso, Quebec - husband of Mrs. E. Pomminville, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Presbyterian; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 April 1918 (number 3320521) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Died in 1969 - buried in Gore Cemetery, Thurso, Quebec.
(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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