Born on 15 October 1896 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Elizabeth Reid, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 838722) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 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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