Born on 30 October 1879 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane Bannerman, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as boiler maker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410013) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison dutry in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917.
Died on 13 May 1925.
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