Born on 25 March 1877 in Berley[?] Township, Ontario - husband of Mrs. E. Richman, Coboconk, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Coboconk, Ontario; trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Brethren; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 725089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Young Men's Christian Association on 27 August 1917 - transferred to the 9th Army Employment Company on 25 July 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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