May 19, 1890

Born in Quebec City, Quebec

Nov 5, 1914

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

Ø  Number 256

Ø  Next of kin given as W.H. McCoy, 216 East 45^th St., New York, USA

Ø  Previous occupation given as Clerk

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “B” Company

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant

May 6, 1915

Struck Off Strength 21^st Battalion as a Deserter