Born on 11 November 1885 in Orkney, Scotland - son of James Arthur, Shetland, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as teamster, single, currently a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 35th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 405502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 3 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
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