Born on 8 May 1890 in England - fiancee of Miss Pearl Connolly, Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the active militia; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410939) - 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 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 7 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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