Born on 4 September 1897 in Greenfield, Ontario – son of Alex Urquhart, Greenfield, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Greenfield, Ontario; trade as “farmers son”; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 633317) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 31 July 1917 – invalided to England on 10 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – sent to England for the Officers’ Training Course on 27 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: “For consistent good work during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 12th, 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 633317) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 31 July 1917 – invalided to England on 10 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – sent to England for the Officers’ Training Course on 27 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: “For consistent good work during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 12th, 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))