Born on 25 December 1894 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England - ward of Samuel Olmstead, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mill hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410608) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 21 January 1918 - invalided to England on 5 February 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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