Born on 18 June 1894 in Regina, Saskatchewan - son of James Balfour, Regina, Saskatchewan - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 410089) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 5 May 1917 - commissioned and promoted to the rank of lieutenant - seconded to the Secretary of the Royal Air Force from 13 June 1917 to 17 January 1919.
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