Born on 19 March 1899 in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - son of James Reith, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Napinska, Manitoba; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 78th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 1 April 1916 (number 148797) - landed in France with the 78th Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 March or 1 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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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