Born on 16 February 1893 in Winchester, Ontario - son of Charles Albert Hutt, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410679) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 September 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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