Born on 29 June 1871 in Dublin, Ireland - husband of Bridget Reilly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown, slightly grey hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 145072) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916.
(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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