From A Soldier's Small Book, kept by Jimmy Black.
Enlisted at Aberdeen on 13 April 1911, at the age of 24 years, for 7 years in the army and 5 years in reserve.
Born in the parish of Old Machar, trade or calling Farm Servant.
Height 5 foot 5½ inches, complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair dark brown, religion Presbyterian.
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