Born on 2 February 1894 in Manchester, England - nephew of Mrs. Mark Wood, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in St. Columban, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 654143 or 65443) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 4 September 1918.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 654143 or 65443) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 4 September 1918.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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