Born on 25 December 1894 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England - ward of Samuel Olmstead, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mill hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410608) - 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 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 21 January 1918 - invalided to England on 5 February 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, 28 January, 2012
Private George Russell Russell
Born on 22 June 1897 or 1898 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of George and Caroline Russell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade "just finished at High School, none"; single; no current military service; previously attended Officers' Training Corps (one year); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue gray eyes; brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; previously served with the 48th Regiment (two years as a private).
Joined the 92nd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 30 August 1915 (number 192954) - discharged circa January 1916 - joined the Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 2265671) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Joined the Permanent Force in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 July 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 92nd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 30 August 1915 (number 192954) - discharged circa January 1916 - joined the Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 2265671) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Joined the Permanent Force in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 July 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)
Friday, 27 January, 2012
Private George Robert Russell
Born on 2 November 1893 in Carleton County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Christine J. Russell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 30 October 1914 (number 48592) - landed in France with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps on 7 or 9 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.29), 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 Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 30 October 1914 (number 48592) - landed in France with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps on 7 or 9 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.29), 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 Edward Russell
Born on 15 May 1897 in Wishart, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Russell, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 633032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 28 January 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 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 633032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 28 January 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)
Thursday, 26 January, 2012
Sergeant David Russell
Born on 19 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Robert Russell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroad clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410187) - 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 26 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.F.11), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410187) - 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 26 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.F.11), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Harvey Austin Rusk
Born on 11 July 1891 in Waterdown, Ontario - son of Richard Rusk, Waterdown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Elora, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Elora, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 928728) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 30 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)
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Elora, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 928728) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 30 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)
Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
Private Walter Charles Rushton
Born on 8 August 1884 in Burton-on-Trent, Stafford, England - husband of Mrs. N.J. Rushton, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as decorator; married; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (four years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 246654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 246654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 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)
Private William John Rupert
Born on 30 November 1895 in Newington, Ontario - son of Mrs. H.O. Rupert, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Newington, Ontario; trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue-gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 15 June 1916 (number 261500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 15 June 1916 (number 261500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 24 January, 2012
Private Ernest David Ruffles
Alias Ernest Allan - born on 31 August 1892 in Broadstairs, Kent, England - foster son of Mrs. Mary Littlejohn, Mitchell, Ontario - friend of Mrs. W. Wilkins, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sawyer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark 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 410670) - 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 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410670) - 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 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.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)
Lance-Corporal William Ewart Rudrum
Born on 6 January 1886 in Hilverston, Norfolk, England - next of kin listed as Mary Ann Rudrum, Rockland, St. Mary's, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410874) - 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 10 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 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 59th Battalion, CEF, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410874) - 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 10 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 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)
Monday, 23 January, 2012
Private Max Rubin
Born on 10 January 1895 in Russia - son of Ida Rubin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 9th Mississauga Horse; no previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 August 1915 (number 144562) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 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 77th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 August 1915 (number 144562) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 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)
Lance-Corporal Telesphore Roy
Born on 10 July 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Auguste Roy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the artillery (in Ottawa, discharged for being too young); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; good complexion; blue eyes; chestnut hair - at the time of his conscription in 1918: trade as locomotive fireman; present address same as mother.
Joined the [?] Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 19 April 1916 (number 243424) - [then] - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1918 (number 3320650) - 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)
Joined the [?] Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 19 April 1916 (number 243424) - [then] - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1918 (number 3320650) - 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)
Sunday, 22 January, 2012
Private Joseph Henry Roy
Born on 18 May 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Victoria Roy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as teamster; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Army Service Corps (three months); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; dark brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 October 1917 (number 2591269) - 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)
Joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 October 1917 (number 2591269) - 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 John Wallace Rowney
Born on 3 October 1893 in Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland - son of Mrs. John Rowney, Darnmeen[?], Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as farm laborer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 18 January 1918 (number 257642) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(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, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 18 January 1918 (number 257642) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(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, 21 January, 2012
Major Frederick Arnold Rowlandson
Joined the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 28 October 1914 (number 73309) - landed in France with the 28th Battalion on 15 or 17 September 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant on 26 March 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 1917 - seconded to the Canadian School of Musketry from 23 March to 25 July 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 August 1918 - seconded to the Canadian Embarkation Camp as second-in-command from 7 March to 16 May 1919.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.31448, 8 July 1919) - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch'."
(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))
Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.31448, 8 July 1919) - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch'."
(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))
Sergeant Robert Rowlands
Born on 25 January 1895 in Herefordshire, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane Rowlands, Kingsthorpe, Hereford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rock laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, on 26 January 1915 (number 410827) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 6 September 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 Smiths Falls, on 26 January 1915 (number 410827) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 6 September 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, 20 January, 2012
Corporal Harold Elliott Rowlands
Born on 9 April 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as W. Rowlands, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Queen's University student; single; currently a member of the 13th Royal Regiment (in Hamilton, five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411120) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, as a captain on 3 July 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as a lieutenant on 8 January 1918 - wounded on 28 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411120) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, as a captain on 3 July 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as a lieutenant on 8 January 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Robert Clarke Rowland
Born on 21 April 1893 or 1894 in Walkerton, Ontario - next of kin listed as J. Rowland, Walkerton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411127) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 160th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, as a captain on 10 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 44th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross.
Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross.
(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 Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411127) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 160th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, as a captain on 10 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 44th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross.
Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross.
(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, 19 January, 2012
Private Ernest Beresford Rowland
Born on 25 December 1894 in Portsmouth, England - son of Dora Rowland, Portsmouth, 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 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410363) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410363) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 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)
Private Samuel Rowe
Born on 25 February 1892 in Dunrobin, Ontario - son of Mr. F. Rowe, Dunrobin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dunrobin, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 23rd Field Battery (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 246556) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 28 March 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 246556) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 28 March 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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