According to his attestation papers January 31, 1916 at Mimico, James Hardie Blair of 49 Victoria Street, Mimico was born on June 17, 1885 at Carnoustie, Scotland. He listed his wife, Mrs. Joan Blair, 29 Victoria Street, Mimico as his next of kin. He was a lineman and was an active member of the 12th Regiment, York Rangers. He was 30 years and 7 months of age and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall. He had blue eyes, fair hair and complexion. He was a Presbyterian.
He enlisted the same day as his brother Edward.
In the 1914 Toronto City directory he is listed as a machinist living on the north side of Victoria Street, Mimico.
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