Born on 16 June 1873 in Michigan, United States of America (but has lived in Canada for thirty-five years) - son of Robert Ritchie, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark, turning grey, hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (numbered 410815) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 May or 4 June 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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