Born on 11 April 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Harry Herbert and Kate Spencer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Medical Corps (one camp); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410959) - 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 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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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