Born on 28 May 1889 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Kate Bernie, Aberdeen, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served with the Aberdeen Artillery, height of 5 feet 6.5[?] inches, weight of 140 pounds, chest of 39 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 (number 410452) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 3 April 1918.
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