Born on 1 May 1896 in Liverpool, England - son of Mary Reid, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 January 1915 (number 410342) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 November 1915 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 8 February 1917 - transferred to the 29th Battalion, CEF, on 17 October 1917 - wounded on 7 March 1918.
(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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