Born on 13 July 1894 in Scotland - nephew of William Heard, Tackley Crossing, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lineman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410284) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 June 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918.
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