Born on 16 June 1895 in Fort Coulogne, Quebec - son of Thomas Anderson and Emmaline Proudfoot, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410956) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 27 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (grave 1.A.58), France.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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