Born on 24 April 1885 in Abingdon, Berkshire, England - son of George and Emily Humphrey, Abingdon, Berkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410781) - 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 listed on 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)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Private Arthur William Humphrey
Born on 10 November 1899 (gave 1897 on his enlistment paper) in Birch, Colchester, England - son of Robina Humphrey, Birch, Colchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sparta, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 190185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 October 1916 - 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)
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 190185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 October 1916 - 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)
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Private Ernest Arthur Edward Hume
Born on 16 September 1897 in London, Ontario - son of Alice Fleming Hume, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 207031) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 15 August 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 207031) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 15 August 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Private William George Hughes
Born on 5 January 1876 in Kent, England - husband of Alice Jane Hughes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served as a Private with the Royal Marines (twelve years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 669931) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 2 November 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)
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 669931) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 2 November 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, November 25, 2009
Private Wesley Hughes
Born on 3 April 1885 in Somerville [?], Ontario - son of Elizabeth Hughes, Burnt[?] River, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnt[?] River, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 45th Regiment (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark turning grey hair.Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 724057) - taken on the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IV.F.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)
Private Thomas Gordon Hughes
Born on 19 August 1895 in Kingston, Ontario - son of John Hughes, Kingston Mills, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston Mills, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current military service, previously served with the 5th Field Company, Canadian Engineers (one year), Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 (number 2265942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 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)
Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 (number 2265942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 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)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Private Thomas Hughes
Born on 21 July 1890 in Gravesend, Kent, England - husband of Katherine Hughes, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, no current or previous military service, Salvation Army, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 1 July 1915 (number 410782) - 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 - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks as a Sergeant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 1 July 1915 (number 410782) - 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 - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks as a Sergeant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 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 Percy Grenville Hughes
Born on 7 July 1895 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, currently a member of the 42nd Regiment Guard Detachment, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.12), 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)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.12), 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)
Monday, November 23, 2009
Private John Henry Hughes
Born on 21 September 1870 in County Kent, England - husband of Mrs. J.H. Hughes, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, currently a member of the 14th Regiment (bandsman), previously served with the Dorchester Regiment in England, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 2 July 1915 (number 410312) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 2 July 1915 (number 410312) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance 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 John Jesse Hughes
Born on 8 February 1887 in Somersetshire, England - husband of Laura Hughes, Durham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Durham, Ontario, trade as cabinet finisher, married, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 838526) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 June 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.21), 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)
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 838526) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 June 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.21), 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, November 22, 2009
Private Egbert Dolphin
Born on 30 June 1877 in Freckenham, Worcestershire, England - son of Mary Ann Dolphin, Freckenham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as car repairer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.G.7), 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)
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Dolphin's final resting place.)
Private Charles Anderson
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 27 March 1915 (number 410441) - 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 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.7), 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)
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Anderson's final resting place.)
Private Christopher Robert Hughes
Born on 9 April 1892 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Ellen Hughes, Liverpool, England - brother of Charles James Hughes, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410311) - 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 13 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410311) - 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 13 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - 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 Chester Hughes
Born on 21 March 1897 in Ballantrae, Ontario - son of Nathan and Mary Hughes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served with the Royal Grenadiers (seven months), Baptist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 775911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 1917 - died on 13 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.18), 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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 775911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 1917 - died on 13 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.18), 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)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Private Albert Hufton
Born on 28 January 1884 in Yorkshire, England - son of Robert Hufton, Leeds, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as foreman in Ottawa Construction Company, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3056195) - 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.
Died in 1952, aged 68 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3056195) - 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.
Died in 1952, aged 68 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(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 Frederick Charles Hudson
Born on 27 January 1898 in Suffolk, England - son of Mrs. A. Hudson, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 November 1915 (number 220180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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)
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 November 1915 (number 220180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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)
Friday, November 20, 2009
Captain Ernest Gilbert Hudgin
Born on 15 August 1895 in Picton, Ontario - son of Captain Nelson Hudgin, Picton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as bank clerk, Methodist, currently a member of the 16th Regiment, previously served with Camps of Instruction (four weeks), the 1st Contingent (eight weeks) and the 59th Battalion, CEF, (two weeks).
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 October 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Captain on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 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)
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 October 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Captain on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 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 Hugh Cecil Huckett
Born on 13 July 1890 in Antanarrivo, Madagascar - next of kin listed as Mrs. W. Huckett, Cuckfield, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently a member of the Active Militia, previously served with the Officers' Training Corps at Guelph, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411002) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411002) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 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)
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Private William Nicholas Huck
Born on 8 August 1885 in Bruce County, Ontario - father [son?] of Jacob Huck, Point Anne, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Point Anne, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as carpenter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057293) - 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.
(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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057293) - 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.
(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 Edward Charles Hoy
Born on 20 December 1896 in Prescott, Ontario - son of William James Hoy, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prescott, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as locomotive fireman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057243) - 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.
(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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057243) - 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.
(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)
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