Born on 8 June 1880 in Pictou, Nova Scotia – husband of Bessie M. Walker, Somerville, Massachusetts – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 September 1917 (number 3030529) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 – invalided to England on 4 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)
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 September 1917 (number 3030529) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 – invalided to England on 4 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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