Friday, May 2, 2008

Private Frederick Hazeltine Howard Davis

Born on 13 December 1873 in Devonport, Devonshire, England - husband of Alice Maria Davis, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, tradeas bookbinder, married, no current military service, previously served five years in the 2nd Devon Garrison Artillery, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 190101) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 20 or 21 October 1916 - attached to the CCC Co.[?] on 8 December 1916 - transferred[?] to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 30 January 1918.

Private Alfred Stanley Davis

Born on 8 March 1895 in Kent, England - son of Alfred John Davis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410073) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 24 May 1918.

Private Albert Davis

Born on 19 March 1892 in Strafford, London, England - brother of Fred Davis, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque West, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served three years in the 8th Field Artillery, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 639976) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Labour Pool on 20 March 1918.

Captain Reginald David Davies

Born on 13 November 1875 in Wiltshire, England - husband of Helen Davies, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as real estate, Church of England, currently a member of the 23rd Alberta Rangers, previously served five years with the Army Service Corps and served with the Natal Mounted Police.

Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Regiment as a captain in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on 23 November 1915 - reverted to temporary rank of lieutenant on 23 July 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 13 May 1918 - appointed acting captain while officer commanding a company of the 3rd Canadian Command Depot, Seaford, on 15 December 1918 - promoted to temporary captain on 15 June 1919.

Private Michael William Davies

Born on 18 January 1896 in Swansea, Wales - son of Albert Davies, Swansea, Wales - brother of Miss [?] Davies, Swansea, Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410258) - 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 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 July 1917 - later served with reserve units.

Private James Henry Davies

Born on 19 June 1895 in Haliburton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Katherine Wilson, Haliburton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057605) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Harry Davies

Born on 1 October 1891 in Cheshire, England - son of Mrs. E. Simmonds, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Methodist, trade as oil expert, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 18 January 1918 (number 257660) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Robert B. Davidson

Born on 16 June 1895 in Ayrshire, Scotland - son of William Davidson, Bright Sand, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256706) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Lance-Corporal Harwood Davidson

Born on 9 January 1895 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of John and Mary H. Davidson, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 410839) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 11 February 1916 - died of his wounds on 10 September 1916 - buried in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (grave VI.A.8), France.

Private George Davidson

Born on 26 April 1896 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Elizabeth Davidson in Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as electric plater, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 June 1916 (number 237953) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave II.B.35), France.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Corporal Douglas MacKenzie Davidson

Born on 30 April 1897 in Woodstock, Ontario - next of kin listed as Donald Davidson, Woodstock, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 727208) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 March 1918.

Private Bertram Ogilvie Davidson

Born on 7 May 1892 in Belleville, Ontario - son of James Davidson in Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Belleville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as machinist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 4020774) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strenth of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private André David

Born on 7 May 1893 in Bois Franc, Quebec - son of Mrs. L. David, Bois Franc, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium/dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1918 (number 3320898) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

Private Edwin Emmanuel Davey

Born on 19 June 1896 in Devonshire, England - son of Mrs. Eliza Davey, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served in the Territorials for two years, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775052) - taken on the strength of the 38h Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 or 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 22 April 1917.

Private Henry Davenport

Born on 26 August 1888 in Manchester, England - son of William Davenport, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410722) - 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 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - [either] later served with reserve units [or was] wounded on 10 April 1917.

Private Edward Albert Davely

Born on 15 April 1891 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Phillip Davely, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 26 January 1915, previously served three years with the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and one year with the Army Medical Corps, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410949) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 9 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 April 1919.

Private Frederick Darbyshire

Born on 10 March 1889 in Carmarthen, South Wales - brother of Mrs. [?] Theriau in Sturgis, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Sturgis, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1918 (number 256743) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private Joseph Thomas Danis

Born in Canada on 26 May 1882 - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Danis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 12 February 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410169) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 2 September 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery (grave B.2), Sunken Road, Contalmaison, France.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Corporal Willard Crossley Hunter Daniels

Born on 26 April 1894 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Franklin C. and Marg Daniels, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Ben F. Daniels, Schreiber, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as accountant, single, currently a company sergeant-major in the Canadian Army Service Corps, no previous military experience, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 February 1917 (number 2003623) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.17), France.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Private Stanley Daniells

Born on 11 July 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as William J. Daniells, Tottenham, London, England - 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 (since 23 April 1915), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410072) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.