Born on 29 January 1883 in Wingham, Ontario - husband of Ada Florence Reynolds, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as industrial engineer; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (five years).
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 - transferred to the 73rd Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1917 - transferred to the 78th Battalion, CEF - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major from 20 April 1917 to 26 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 May 1917.
(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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