Born on 1 January 1895 in Belfast, Ontario - son of Patrick Lawrence McAreavey, Dublin, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cambray, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 724096) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 16 August 1918.
(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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