Born on 28 October 1894 in Addison, Ontario - son of William John and Mina Scott, Athens, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Athens, Ontario; trade as student; Church of England; currently a member of the 41st Regiment; no previous military service.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.5), France.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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