Born on 1 May 1895 in Termonde, Belgium - son of Mrs. Melane De Groote, Termonde, Belgium - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served 3.5 years in the Belgian Army, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 20 March 1916 (number 410976) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 September 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 October 1916.
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