Mar 3, 1879

Born in Stockton on Lees, Durham, England

Nov 1, 1914

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

Ø  Number 8

Ø  Next of kin given as Margaret Birkett, mother, Ketley Bank Hall, Oakengates, Shropshire, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Mechanical, Motor and Aero Engineer

Ø  Previous military experience given as Royal Engineers in England for 4 ½ years

Ø  Religion given as Wesleyan

Ø  Posted to the Headquarters Company Transport Section

Attested with the rank of Sergeant

Dec 1, 1914

To receive extra duty pay as Motor Car Driver

Feb 6, 1915

Struck Off Strength of the 21^st Battalion and discharged for misconduct

Because he did not proceed to England, he did not receive a 59xxxx series service number