Born on 13 February 1889 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England – son of John and Annie Terry, Blackpool, Lancashire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 April 1915 (number 410204) – 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 strength to England for demobilization on 30 January 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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