Born on 14 May 1892 in Dilton Marsh, Wilts., England - son of Alice Blewett, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wilts., England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as barber, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 669036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917.
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