Born on 8 October 1897 in Manchester, England - nephew of Mrs. Joseph Chiner, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 636524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - marked as bugler - wounded on 13 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 28 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1918 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - invalided to England on 24 August 1918.
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