Born on 15 May 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of D.G. Steele, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 246076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917.
(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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