Apr 13, 1889

Born in Kingston, Ontario

May 31, 1912

Volunteered with the 14^th Regiment, Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

Ø  Number 1599

Ø  Posted to “E” Company

Apr 3, 1915

Attested into the 21^st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 1346

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. J Barrett, mother, Millhaven, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Carpenter

Ø  Previous military experience given as 3 years in the 14^th Regiment, Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “A” Company

May 3, 1915

Declared to be Absent Without Leave

May 5, 1915

Struck Off Strength as a Deserter

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