Born on 27 July 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James Henry Reiffenstein, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 July 1915 - 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 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 24 December 1916 - assigned to the MHCC Discharge Depot Quebec on 15 April 1917 - assigned to the Branch, Deputy Adjutant General, Organization, Military Headquarters, on 10 May 1918 - served as District Record Officer, Military District No.6, from 22 June to 30 September 1920 - promoted to captain after returning to Canada.
(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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