Friday 30 November 2012

Private William John Wallace

Born on 25 March 1886 in Caledon, Ontario – next of kin listed as John Wallace, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as attendant; single; no current or military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 775219) – embarked onboard SS Empress of Britain at Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 14 August 1916 – disembarked in Liverpool, England, on 24 August 1916 – appointed acting lance-corporal on 14 September 1916 – transferred to the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Bramshott, England, on 15 October 1916 – admitted to Connaught Hospital in Bramshott, England, on 21 October 1916 – discharged from Connaught Hospital on 25 October 1916 – reverted to the rank of private to go overseas on 2 December 1916 – proceeded overseas for service with the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 December 1916 – admitted to No. 39 General Hospital in Le Havre, France, on 28 December 1916 – discharged to Canadian Base Depot in Le Havre, France, on 14 January 1917 – joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in the field on 14 February 1917 – admitted to No.7 General Hospital in St. Omer, France, on 6 March 1917 with the mumps – discharged on 19 March 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1917 – “dangerously” wounded on 26 May 1917 with a gunshot wound to the chest and right lung and admitted to No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station – as of 29 May 1917 “Still Dangerously wounded condition improved” – invalided to England and posted to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot, CEF, on 2 June 1917 – transferred to Lord Derby Hospital in Warrington, England, on 15 June 1917 – transferred to Canadian Convalescent Hospital Woodstock Park in Epsom, England, on 14 September 1917 – discharged on 29 October 1917 – repatriated to Canada from Liverpool, England, onboard SS Saxonia on 17 November 1917 – discharged from “D” Unit, MHCC [Military Hospitals CC???] in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 “being no longer fit for war service” – present condition: “Right side is so weak that he cannot life [sic] ordinary weights. Cannot walk rapidly more than 100 yards. Cannot sleep on right side without pain. On sitting upright for half an hour feels pain in lower part of the right chest.”

Died on 30 January 1964 in Collingwood, Ontario.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), military service file, William John Wallace, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, box 10043-24; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Thursday 29 November 2012

Private Hugh Morrison Wallace

Born on 31 March 1890 in Ramseyville, Ontario – son of Mr. G. Wallace, Ramseyville, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as carpenter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; gray eyes; dark gray hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3320420) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 – invalided to England on 7 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private George Leslie Wallace

(alias George Leslie Williams)

Born on 24 May 1898 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia – nephew of Mrs. G. Jefferson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lawrencetown, Ontario; trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.875 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, as a corporal on 28 September 1916 (number 1260700) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 – wounded on 27 September 1918 – invalided to England on 29 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Sergeant William Albert Walkey

Born on 22 February 1884 in Toronto, Ontario – husband of Emma Dalton Walkey, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith; married; no current or previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 March 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410911) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 2 or 4 January 1917 – invalided to England on 6 February 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Private William Walker

Born on 8 June 1880 in Pictou, Nova Scotia – husband of Bessie M. Walker, Somerville, Massachusetts – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 September 1917 (number 3030529) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 – invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Monday 26 November 2012

Private John Walker

Born on 18 June 1895 in London, England – brother of Miss K. Walker, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1919: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as lineman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 38th Battalion, CEF (four years and two months [sic]); height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 April 1915 (number 410217) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 – wounded on 4 November 1918 – joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Sunday 25 November 2012

Private Dougal Emerson Walker

Born on 9 August 1898 in Renfrew County, Ontario – son of Mrs. Christiena Walker, Rutherglen, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Rutherglen, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 15 April 1916 (number 649170) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 – invalided to England on 9 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Henry Wakeman

Born on 5 August 1872 in Brownsgrove, Worcestershire, England – husband of Emily Wakeman, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as plasterer and cement worker; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775410) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 19 February 1918 – transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 May 1918 – transferred to the 6th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 26 July 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Saturday 24 November 2012

Private William Gad Waite

Born on 9 April 1870 in Caledonia Township, Ontario – husband of Mary Waite, Vankleek Hill, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; married (with two children); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410653) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Thomas Henry Waite, MM

Born on 31 August 1890 in Toronto, Ontario – son of May Waite, Owen Sound, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Niagara, Ontario, on 18 June 1916 (number 839127) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded on 27 August 1917 – invalided to England on 14 September 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 – killed in action on 27 September 1918 – buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.4), France.

Awarded the Military Medal – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: “For courageous conduct during operations between Haugard and Hallu Aug 8th to 11th, 1918.”

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Friday 23 November 2012

Sergeant Ernest Waines

Born on 3 May 1892 in Middlesboro, England – son of John Waines – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410652) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 October 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 November 1916 – wounded on 13 August 1917 – invalided to England on 16 August 1917 – later served with reserve units.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Archie Frank Wagner

Born on 12 July 1895 in Essex, Ontario – son of David and Elizabeth Wagner, Essex, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with cadets (four years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Essex, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 411111) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 – killed in action on 9 April 1917 – buried in Bois-Carre British Cemetery (grave IV.A.5), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Lance-Corporal George Alfred Cullen Reynolds

Born on 28 December 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of Frederick A. and Mary Reynolds, Hull, Quebec (later Rochester, New York) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as newspaper work; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410600) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Reynolds's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Walter Ravenscroft

Born in June 1897 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Walter Ravenscroft, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as nil; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410864) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ravenscroft's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Ralph Quinn

Born on 15 October 1894 in Rainy River, Ontario - son of James and Margaret Quinn, Battleford, Saskatchewan - nephew of Mrs. Mary F. Press, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410597) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Quinn's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private James Walton Quinn

Born on 24 August 1894 in Newington, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Quinn, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Newington, Ontario; trade as railroad brakeman; single; currently a member of the Canal Patrol (four months); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 39.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 633353) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 26 April 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Upated with a photo of Pte Quinn's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Clarence John Pringle

Born on 28 June 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Pringle, Dunsford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dunsford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 725112) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Pringle's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John Thomas Price

Born on 23 November 1895 in Manchester, England - son of late John Thomas Price and Mrs. Winifred Davie, Pudsey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmhand; single; no current military service; previously served with No.2 Canadian Field Ambulance (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 or 26 April 1915 (number 410383) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 2 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Price's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Sergeant Moise Leo Prevost

Born on 30 August 1896 in Plantaganet, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emily Prevost, Plantagenet, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF,in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 January 1915 (number 410177) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 23 October 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Sgt Prevost's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Arthur George Poynter

Born on 13 January 1894 in England - son of William and Julia Poynter, Montreal, Quebec - brother of Private Harold Cecil Poynter, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm hand; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (fourteen days); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1915 (number 410176) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Poynter's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Jerome Poulin

Born on 3 July 1893 in St. Raphael's, Ontario - son of Jerome Poulin, Green Valley, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410587) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Poulin's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Harry Thomas Porter

Born on 8 August 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Thomas Porter, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: single; no current military service; previously served with the 36th Regiment; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Porter's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Thursday 22 November 2012

Acting-Corporal William Wilson Wade

Born on 13 March 1899 in Brighton, Ontario – son of Lillie M. Wade, Brighton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brighton, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; flaxen hair.

Joined No.2 Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Brighton, Ontario, on 28 November 1916 (number 2003541) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 – struck off strength to England as a minor on 6 August 1917 – later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Sandford Robertson Waddell

Born on 8 March 1882 in Kilsyth, Ontario – brother of Mary Waddell, Detroit, Michigan – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as silk cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 669443) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 – struck off strength to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 24 August 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Private Robert Hugh John Wabb

Born on 21 November 1898 in French River, Ontario – son of late Samuel A. and Mary Wabb, Massey Station, Ontario – brother of Private Arthur Clarence Wabb, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Massey, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 227th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, on 10 November 1916 (number 1004013) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – killed in action on 27 September 1918 – buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.11), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Arthur Clarence Wabb

Born on 31 May 1896 in French River, Ontario – son of late Samuel A. and Mary Wabb, Massey, Ontario – brother of Private Robert Hugh John Wabb, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in French River, Ontario; trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 119th Battalion, CEF, in Massey, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 754948) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 2 September 1918 – invalided to England on 12 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Acting Staff-Sergeant Remsen Sheldon Voorhis

Born on 3 December 1881 in Raritan, New Jersey – son of Sarah R. Sheldon, Somerville, New Jersey – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 71st New York Volunteers; Church of England; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 39.1 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 March 1915 (number 410981) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Lorenzo Vizina

Born on 29 December 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Eugene and Alphonsine (Alfimiex) Vizina, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 3rd Field Company, Canadian Engineers (Ottawa, three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410423) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Monday 19 November 2012

Private George Emmerson Vipond

Born on 2 January 1884 in Durham, England – husband of Margaret Vipond, Enstone, Oxfordshire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Hawthorn Farm, Libertyville, Illinois; trade as coachman; married; no current military service; previously served with the Oxfordshire Hussars (yeomanry, three years, lance-corporal); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 July 1917 (number 225272) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 29 February of March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – killed in action on 2 September 1918 – buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.28), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Harry Vincton

Born on 13 March 1888 in Niagara Falls, New York – son of Mrs. Emma Mary [Vincton?], Dubuque, [state?] – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Niagara Falls, Ontario; trade as painer; single; currently a member of the 44th Regiment; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 210927) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 September 1916 or 29 March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 – invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Sunday 18 November 2012

Private Joseph Adelor Vincent

Born on 21 March 1895 in Camel Chute, Ontario – son of Mrs. M. Vincent, Camel Chute, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Camel Chute, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1918 (number 3320808) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Frank Albert Vince

Born on 29 August 1893 in Whatfield, Ipswich, Suffolk, England – son of Mrs. Helen Vince, Whatfield, Ipswich, Suffolk, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 246107) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 26 September 1917 – wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 – invalided to England on 10 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Saturday 17 November 2012

Private Treffley Adolphus Villeneuve

Born on 18 February 1897 in Hogansburg, New York – son of Peter Villeneuve, Cornwall, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as paper maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 22 May 1917 (number 2098895) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 – wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 – invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Lieutenant Robert Bedford Viets

Born on 29 January 1880 in Digby, Nova Scotia – son of Mrs. J.M. Viets, Digby, Nova Scotia – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address with Finance Department, Ottawa, Ontario; trade as barrister, currently Private Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Church of England; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one-and-a-half years); no previous military service.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a captain in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 May 1916 – reverted to the temporary rank of lieutenant on 11 July 1917 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 September 1917 – invalided sick to England on 28 November 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 February 1918 – wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 – invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Friday 16 November 2012

Private Frederick Vickery

Born on 12 August 1892 in Somerset, England – son of Robert Vickery, South Fetherton, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lyn, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 639786) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Hector Viau

Born on 17 May 1896 in Hull, Quebec – son of Arsene and Rose Viau, Hull, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as jeweller; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 639733) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Gordon Maynard Porteous

Born on 1 January 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie Porteous, Buckingham, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (five weeks); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410175) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Porteous's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private George Pollitt

Born on 12 February 1895 in Altringham, England - next of kin listed as Joseph Bradley, Omemee, Ontario (no relations) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Omemee, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Pollitt's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Charles Hamnett Pinhey

Born on 29 April 1891 in March, Ontario - son of Harnett Kirkes Finhay, Dunrobin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (three years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 January 1915 (number 410173) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of CQMS Pinhey's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Esmond Osmond Peirce

Born on 6 February 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Gerald F. and Josephine C. Peirce, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as secretary; single; currently a member of the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers; previously served with the 181st Battalion, CEF (six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 May 1916 (number 208408) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Peirce's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Sergeant Benjamin Perry

Born on 15 July 1897 in Birmingham, England - husband of Jean Jardine Perry, Cambuslang, Scotland - brother of Amy Perry, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as silversmith; single; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 20 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410856) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Sgt Perry's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Cleveland Adair Parkes

Born on 17 September 1894 in Marisosa[?] Township, Ontario - son of John Parkes and Clara Houston Parkes, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; light brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 725077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Parkes's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John Henry Outhwaite

Born on 27 September 1896 in Shelbourne, Ontario - son of (late) George and Annie Outhwaite, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775148) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Outhwaite's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Acting-Lance-Corporal Franklin George Osborne

Born on 21 November 1893 in Iroquois, Ontario - son of Albert James Osborne, Iroquois, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410574) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 November 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of A/L/Cpl Osborne's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Corporal Patrick Joseph O'Neill

Born on 22 August 1882 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Thomas O'Neill, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410572) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl O'Neill's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Clifford James O'Neil

Born on 11 July 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Alex and Jane O'Neil, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36[?] inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410163) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte O'Neil's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Thursday 15 November 2012

Private Albert Joseph Vezina

Born on 25 August 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of A. Vezina [mother], Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 246745) – “not to be sent overseas til 19 years of age” [?] – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – wounded on 27 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 October 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Albert Sydney Verrall

Born on 26 July 1877 in England – husband of Mary Verrall, Hove, Sussex, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stationery engineer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Royal Sussex Regiment (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; iron grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410031) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 – transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 July 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Wednesday 14 November 2012

Private William Thomas Verral, DCM

Born on 9 April 1883 in Toronto, Ontario – son of Mrs. Annie Verral, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as traveller; single; no current military service; previously served with The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada (eight years), the 4th Battalion (fourteen months), and the 12th Reserve Battalion (two months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 775204) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal – official citation: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Valenciennes, from 1st to 5th November, 1918. On two separate occasions, when his company was held up, he carried out the capture of enemy strong points under intense machine gun and trench mortar fire, killing and wounding many of the enemy and capturing guns. Later, when all the officers and senior N.C.O’s had become casualties, he assumed command of the company, and led it to the objective.” – unit recommendation dated November 1918: “For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18.”

Died on 20 October 1922.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private William Henry Verral

Born on 13 November 1879 in Hamilton, Ontario – husband of Margaret Verral, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as water works repair man; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 775675) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 11 or 13 April 1917 – invalided to England on 15 April 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Captain William Vernon, MC

Born on 10 December 1889 in Peak Frost[?], Derbyshire, England – son of Samuel and Hannah Vernon, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as commercial traveller; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.3 University Company in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 476053) – taken on the strength of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 30 November 1915 – wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 – invalided to England on 9 June 1916 – commissioned and promoted to lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 14 February 1917 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 9 July 1917 – invalided sick to England on 11 March 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 August 1918 – appointed battalion adjutant on 14 September 1918 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.1), France.

Awarded the Military Cross – official citation: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company during five days’ operations. He was at battalion headquarters when the enemy opened an intense barrage, and he passed through it in order to reach his company. His judicious disposition of his platoons from time to time was undoubtedly responsible for the small number of casualties.” – unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: “During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this Officer was in command of ‘A’ Company. He was Hdqrs 85th Bn. on duty when a heavy bombardment was put on apparently preparatory to a counter attack. He immediately returned to his Company through the barrage. His excellent example and entire disregard for personal safety had an excellent effect on his Platoon Leaders and men.”

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Joseph Vernier

Born in June 1895 in St. Amand, Quebec – son of Mrs. J. Vernier, Alexandria, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3320161) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 – invalided to England on 15 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Rudolph Nordin

Born on 9 April 1891 in Leonard, North Dakota - brother of Arthur Nordin, Success, Saskatchewan - present address in Success, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 6 feet 1 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 19 April 1916 (number 261237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Nordin's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Henry Nile

Born on 4 May 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Mary Gorman (wife of Gerald Gorman), Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: teamster; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1915 (number 410373) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 January 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work while acting as a Battn. runner during attack on La Coulotte and Avion."

(Updated with a photo of Pte Nile's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Basil John Myers

Born on 25 November 1897 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Joseph and Mary Myers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as student; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (one year); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 145450) - departed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Myers's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.127)

Private John Herbert Murphy

Born on 16 October 1897 in Dunborfro[?], Elgin, Ontario - son of Edward and Thursa Anna Murphy, Vienna, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Vienna, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 189927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for this image of Pte. Murphy).

(Updated with an image of Pte Murphy's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Reginald Mundy

Born on 3 July 1896 in London, England - brother of Annie Mundy, South End on Sea, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brinston, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 May 1916 (number 145862) - departed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Mundy's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.127)

Monday 12 November 2012

Private Joseph Vere

Born on 11 March 1893 in Butte, Montana – brother of Samuel Vere, Staffordville, Alberta – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Calgary, Alberta; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 207348) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 17 May 1917 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Ben Venasse

Born on 10 May 1894 in Stonecliffe, Ontario – son of Andrew Venasse, Stonecliffe, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; weight of 127 pounds; dark complexion (“half breed”); dark brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 788808) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Triangle Cemetery (grave C.20), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, “Debt of Honour” register, www.cwgc.org)

Sunday 11 November 2012

Lieutenant Ross Walker Veitch

Born on 5 May 1897 in Toronto, Ontario – son of George Malcolm Veitch, Plattsville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as student (“teacher in training”); single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark-hazel complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 727334) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 June 1917 – sent to England for Officers’ Training Course on 2 February 1918 – commissioned and promoted to lieutenant with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 6 August 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 September 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion due to sickness on 5 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private James Joseph Veasey

Born on 24 July 1893 in London, England – foster son of Mrs. Catherine O’Sullivan, Picton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as telegrapher and foreman with the Coca-Cola Company; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, in February 1915 (number 410957) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 25 or 28 October 1916 – invalided to England on 4 November 1916.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Howard Everett Morrow

Born on 23 May 1895 in Springfield, Illinois - son of Wesley W. and Alice M. Morrow, Prescott, Arizona (later Inglewood, California) - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Prescott, Arizona; trade as medical student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 May 1917 (number 2098899) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Morrow's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Acting-Corporal (Private) Gordon Earl Moore

Born on 18 July 1895 in Springfield, Ontario - son of J.L. and Mabel Moore, Springfield, Ontario - brother of Private Kenneth Harold Moore, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Springfield, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in Springfield, Ontario, on 24 November 1915 (number 189772) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - died on 4 May 1917 of wounds received that day - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Acting-Corporal Moore's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)