Born on 10 August 1885 in Preston, Lancashire, England - brother of Miss Clara Beanland, Preston, Lancashire, England - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 January 1916 (number 760924) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 4 August 1917 - wounded on 24 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 10 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 1 May 1919.
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