Born on 10 January 1895 in Dawsonville, Quebec - son of Mrs. Ethel Greer, Toledo, Ohio - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as sailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 1 December 1917 (number 2355770) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 26 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 October 1918 - 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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