Regimental Number: 904633
Rank: Private
Branch: 194th Battalion
Sylvester was born in Middleburg, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1872. He came to farm in Grande Prairie with his parents. At the time of his enlistment on March 13, 1916, Sylvester was a widower. He was discharged on June 5, 1916 for being medically unfit.