Born on 13 February 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Agnes Crosbie, Woodroffe, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410718) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 December 1916 - later served with reserve units - transferred to the Imperial Army on 27 March 1918 in order to be commissioned.
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