Born on 8 January 1887 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England - husband of Elizabeth Charlotte Robertson, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as machinist; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 639363) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 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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