Born on 13 August 1891 in Lougron, England - next of kin listed as Thomas Smith, Indlow, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410624) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 June 1916.
(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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