Born on 9 May 1895 in Chatham, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane Fowler, friend and guardian, Billings Bridge, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously a member of 2nd Canadian Field Artillery, Ottawa, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410008) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 February 1919 - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, (Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation issued 14 August 1918: "For gallant conduct in establishing touch with Flank Divn. during operations near Haugard Aug. 8/18."
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