Born on 16 September 1894 in Pointe Claire, Quebec - next of kin listed as George E.R. Milne, Pointe Claire, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as agricultural student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Macdonald College COTC; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.3 inches; chest of 38.8 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in St. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, on 9 March 1915 (number 410955) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915.
Awarded the Military Medal.
(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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