Born on 25 January 1882 in Watertown, New York - husband of Maddie Washer, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410657) - 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 at duty on 28 June 1917 - accidentally injured on 21 December 1917 - accidentally gassed and invalided to England on 6 January 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 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410657) - 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 at duty on 28 June 1917 - accidentally injured on 21 December 1917 - accidentally gassed and invalided to England on 6 January 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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