Born on 18 December 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of William Robertson, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lansdowne, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 639628) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 August 1917 - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.
(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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