Born on 6 May 1897 in Barrie, Ontario - son of Robert A. Stephens, Barrie, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Barrie, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 35th Regiment G.F. [Grey Foresters?] (two years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.
Joined the 122nd Battalion, CEF, in Huntsville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 763245) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 14 October 1918.
(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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