Born on 27 March 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. J.N. Smith, Biggar, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician; single; no current military service; previously served with the 14th Regiment's band in Kingston; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410890) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade band on 22 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(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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