Born on 27 April 1897 in London, England - son of Mr. Sears, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 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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