Born on 11 February 1885 in Osnabruck, Ontario - husband of Regina Warner, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as driver; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 639345) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 4 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 639345) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 4 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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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