Born on 26 November 1888 in Elmsley Township, Lanark, Ontario – son of Mrs. Lois Thornton, Perth, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410639) – 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 18 November 1916 – invalided to England on 22 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 May 1917 – 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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