Born on 22 February 1891 in Canada - next of kin listed as Father Routhier "parish Priest", "Basilica" Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the military (no details); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410201) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - killed in action on 5 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410201) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - killed in action on 5 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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