Born on 24 March 1893 in Macedonia, Greece - son of George Louie, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410536) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 17 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.21), France.
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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