Born on 11 February 1891 in Brandon, Manitoba - son of Jane Seaton, Peachland, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Peachland, British Columbia; trade as powderman[?] (four years); single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, on 13 January 1916 (number 503144) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 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)
Soldiers of the 38th
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Friday, 16 March, 2012
Private Frank Seaton
Born on 26 June 1896 in London, England - son of Frank Seaton, Thorstonheath, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as millhand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 August 1915 (number 219218) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 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 Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 August 1915 (number 219218) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 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, 15 March, 2012
Private John Sears
Born on 1 October 1873 in Lyndon, Ontario - husband of Sarah Sears, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as cigar maker; married; no current military service; previously served with the 91st Canadian Highlanders Regiment (2.5 years) and the infantry regiment in Brantford (seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; pallid complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 240273) - transferred to the 164th Battalion, CEF, on 5 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 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)
Joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 240273) - transferred to the 164th Battalion, CEF, on 5 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 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 Harry Sears
Born on 27 April 1897 in London, England - son of Mr. Sears, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 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 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 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)
Wednesday, 14 March, 2012
Captain Archibald Arthur Sears
Born in November 1883 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William Norman and Justina Mackenzie Sears, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his commissioning in 1915: trade as broker; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (seven years); previously served with the 59th Regiment (eight years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - 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 Bapaume Post Military Cemetery (grave I.I.5), France.
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the image of Captain Sears' headstone).
(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 Lywnn Searle
Born on 29 July 1894 in London, England - son of William Thomas and Kate Searle, 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 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410882) - 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.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410882) - 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.
(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)
Tuesday, 13 March, 2012
Private George T. Seal
Born on 1 February 1879 in Middlesex, England - son of Sarah Seal, 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 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669372) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 March 1917 - transferred to the Artillery Pool on 11 January 1918 - later served with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps and the Canadian Artillery.
(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 28 January 1916 (number 669372) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 March 1917 - transferred to the Artillery Pool on 11 January 1918 - later served with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps and the Canadian Artillery.
(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 Charles William Seal
Born in January 1886 in Middlesex, England - son of William Seal, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669676) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 June 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669676) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 June 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, 12 March, 2012
Captain James Seager
Born on 13 December 1868 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Miss Annie Seager, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as physician; widower; currently a member of the Army Service Corps (four years); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as battalion medical officer in Prospect, Bermuda, on 10 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 3 or 4 March 1917 - later promoted to major.
(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, as battalion medical officer in Prospect, Bermuda, on 10 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 3 or 4 March 1917 - later promoted to major.
(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 Joseph Scully
Born on 16 November 1873 in Dowell, Massachusetts - son of Charles Scully, Accord, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec (also Norwell, Massachusetts); trade as shoemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 December 1916 (number 1042579) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - struck off strength to England on 23 November 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)
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 December 1916 (number 1042579) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - struck off strength to England on 23 November 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)
Sunday, 11 March, 2012
Private Lloyd Clifford Scriver
Born on 27 March 1897 in Victoria County, Ontario - grandson of William Scriver, Corsons Siding, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 December 1916 (nuber 513419) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - transferred to 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 November 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 No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 December 1916 (nuber 513419) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - transferred to 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 November 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 Ernest Richard Scrivens
Born on 11 September 1898 in Worcester, England - brother of Eve Clewer, Worcester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Scarboro Junction, Ontario; trade as farm hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined No.2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1917 (number 513619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 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 No.2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1917 (number 513619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 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)
Saturday, 10 March, 2012
Private Frederick Scowen
Born on 27 August 1896 in London, England - son of Annie Scowen, Mansingtree[?], Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: Mons Road, Peel County, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 775178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF - promoted to corporal.
(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 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 775178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF - promoted to corporal.
(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 John Scoular
Born on 1 August 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. William Foster, Newcastle on Tyne, England - brother of Mrs. Emerson Arbuthnot, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410188) - 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 21 December 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410188) - 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 21 December 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)
Friday, 9 March, 2012
Private William Scott, MM
Born on 30 October 1898 in Fournier, Ontario - son of Sarah Scott, Fournier, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Maxville, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 633441) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courage and devotion to duty during operations between Haugard and Hallu Aug. 8th to 12th 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; 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))
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 633441) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courage and devotion to duty during operations between Haugard and Hallu Aug. 8th to 12th 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; 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 Scott
Born on 3 March 1895 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Margaret Scott, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lather; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410399) - 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.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410399) - 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.
(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, 8 March, 2012
Corporal Walter Stanley Scott
Born on 25 February 1890 in Dershone[?] Township, Ontario - son of William S. Scott, Tillsonburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of Grey's Horse (sergeant); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Tillsonburg, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 675052) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 24 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)
Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Tillsonburg, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 675052) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 24 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)
Sergeant Walter Henry Scott
Born on 28 December 1891 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of W.H. and Dorothy Scott, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145284) - departed Canada 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 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 19 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.17), 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.141)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145284) - departed Canada 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 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 19 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.17), 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.141)
Wednesday, 7 March, 2012
Private Thomas Wilson Scott
Born on 12 February 1894 in Chesterville, Ontario - son of William L. Scott, Winchester, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410881) - 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 24 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 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410881) - 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 24 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 Stephen Bert Scott
Born on 27 April 1887 in Canada - husband of Margaret Scott, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married (with one child, aged 4); no current military service; previously served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (three years);
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410189) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410189) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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)
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