Born on 17 December 1887 in Aylmer East, Quebec - son of Mrs. Toty Sowter, Aylmer East, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1915 (number 410193) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 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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