Born on 21 August 1878 in Lancashire, England - husband of Ada Mary Sanderson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 May 1916 (number 237862) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 September 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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