Born on 20 February 1898 in Pontiac, Quebec - son of Mrs. Henry Reid, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; brown complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1916 (number 1042493) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to the CLP[?] on 27 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; 240th Battalion, CEF, Sailing List)
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