Born on 24 November 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England – brother of Mrs. Mary Mason, Simcoe, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regimental guard in Petawawa; no previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410414) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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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