Friday, May 3, 2013

Private Osip Zaveruha

Born on 23 February 1895 in Laogow, Russia - next of kin listed as Ekaterina Yaveruha, Seko Malazentov[?], Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as moulder; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775389) - 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 Zaveruha'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 Charles Douglas Hamlyn Yonge

Born on 2 April 1887 in Bishops Waltham, Portsmouth, England - son of Walter Scrymshire S. Vernon (deceased) and Alexandrina Sara Ada Yonge, Farsham, Hampshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as buffer and polisher; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 18 April 1916 (number 727779) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 17 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Yonge'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 Albert James Worrall

Born on 9 March 1888 in Liverpool, England - husband of Agnes Jane Worrall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as shipper; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 775221) - 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 Worrall'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)

Lance-Corporal Lawrence Albin Woodworth

Born on 24 February 1895 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Albin E. Woodworth, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as banker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 November 1915 (number 177928) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 16 August 1916 - killed in action on 6 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Woodworth'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 William Winkworth

Born on 10 October 1895 in Ontario - son of William and Eva Winkworth, Swansea, 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 10th Royal Grenadiers (two years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 669607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 13 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Winkworth'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 Allan Archibald Wilson

Born on 10 June 1892 in Galt, Ontario - son of Robert A. and Agnes B. Wilson, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as barber; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 730257) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

(sources: 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 Whitt

Born on 12 December 1877 in Battersea, London, England - son of John and Emma Jane Whitt, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Marines (twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410659) - 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 Whitt'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 William Henry Whitehead

Born on 5 June 1898 in Salford, England - son of Thomas Whitehead, Royal Navy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 725236) - 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 Whitehead'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 William White

Born on 7 June 1883 in Liverpool, England - son of the late William and Letitia or Jane White, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as railroader; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 725115) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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)

Friday, April 26, 2013

Private Peter Vincent White

Born on 24 May 1889 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Elrick H. and Josephine Simons White - brother of Mrs. Carrie Brady, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Peterborough, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 220502) - 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 - killed in action on 29 October 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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 John Dymond White

Born on 18 April 1898 in Silverton, Devonshire, England - son of Samuel and Lucy Harriet White, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as wood worker; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 270014) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 9 August 1918 of wounds received that day - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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 Leland Stanford Westover

Born on 14 May 1898 in Westmount, Montreal, Quebec - son of Oscar D. and Clara E. Westover, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 110 pounds; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 (number 410224) - 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 Westover'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 Kenneth Wells

Born on 4 April 1897 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Cornelius A. Wells, Morrisburg, Ontario - husband of late Cynthia Beatrice Garlough Wells - brother of Lance-Corporal Charles Wells, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 634017) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Wells'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 Leonard William Welch

Born on 6 September 1873 in Guildford, Surrey, England - nephew of James Beddoe, Guildford, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower (one child); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 12 February 1915 (number 410638) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 21 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Welch'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 Albert Webb

Born on 7 March 1873 in Birmingham, England - husband of Emily Webb, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as tinsmith; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches fully expanded; 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 669770) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 2 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Webb'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 Watkin

Born on 23 April 1887 in Belleville, Ontario - husband of Victoria Watkin (late Dykes) - son of Delos and Elizabeth Watkin, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk; married; no current military service; previously served with the 15th Regiment ("1 term"); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410430) - 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 - died of those wounds on 19 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Watkin'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 Earl Wilfred Warner

Born on 1 August 1897 in Lunenburg, Ontario - son of John Allen and Mary Warner, Lunenburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 633034) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Warner'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 Edward Wardhaugh

Born on 10 November 1878 in Barrie, Ontario – husband of May Wardhaugh, Belleville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as polisher; married; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 38th Regiment (two years); Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410654) – 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 Wardhaugh'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 William Henry Waller

Born on 18 December 1896 in Canada – son of the late John and Annie Florence Waller, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as surveyor; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410083) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – wounded on 7 December 1915 – killed in action on 9 September 1916 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Waller'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 William John Walker

Born on 27 January 1885 in Flesherton, Ontario – son of the late John and Martha Walker, Flesherton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Flesherton, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 838950) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – killed in action on 10 August 1918 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Walker'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)