Born on 11 February 1897 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of William Angiers, Coboconk, Ontario - enlistment form notes trade as farmer, single, not presently a member of the military, formerly served with the 45th Regiment, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, light blue eyes, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 February 1916 (number 726136) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 21 July 1918 - buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, France.
Saturday, 30 December 2006
Private Thomas William Angel
Born on 19 October 1875 or 1876 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Jennie Angel, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment form (1915) notes trade as [locomotive] engineer, married, presently a member of the militia (three years with the Governor General's Foot Guards, 1.5 years with the 2nd Canadian Field Artillery), height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410097) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - served with the 2nd Battalion for one year and six months before being discharged for a wound to his left ankle - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Ottawa on 20 December 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410097) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - served with the 2nd Battalion for one year and six months before being discharged for a wound to his left ankle - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Ottawa on 20 December 1918.
Private Herbert Henry Angel
Born on 29 April 1888 in Guernsey, Channel Islands - husband of Leota Mary Angel, Hamilton, Ontario - enlistment form notes present address in Hamilton, Ontario, married, baker by trade, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, very defective teeth, Church of England.
Joined the 205th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 March 1916 (number 240089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 28 April 1918 - sent to England for duty on 7 April 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 205th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 March 1916 (number 240089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 28 April 1918 - sent to England for duty on 7 April 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Samuel Ernest Andrews
Born on 27 July 1893 in Pakenham, Ontario - son of Adam Andrews, Pakenham, Ontario - draft form notes single, Presbyterian, farmer, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, weight of 150 pounds.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment on 26 February 1918 (number 3056853) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 4 March 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment on 26 February 1918 (number 3056853) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 4 March 1919.
Private Wesley Clarence Anderson
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 April 1916 (number 246140) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 January 1918.
Private Walter Michie Anderson
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 December 1915 (number 639167) - transferred to the 3rd Labour Battalion on 9 February 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 22 August 1917 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 September 1918.
Private William Russell Anderson
Born on 29 August 1895 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Janet Anderson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; 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 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144470) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 February 1917 - invalided to England on 9 February 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 23 January 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144470) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 February 1917 - invalided to England on 9 February 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 23 January 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Private Robert Erastus Anderson
Born on 29 February 1892 in Bobcaygeon, Ontario - son of William Henry Anderson, Richmond, Saskatchewan - draft form states single, Baptist, farmer, not presently nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Saskatchewan Regiment on 3 January 1918 (number 256349) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the battali on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Saskatchewan Regiment on 3 January 1918 (number 256349) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the battali on 16 June 1919.
Private John Franklin Anderson
Born on 13 July 1890 in Warkworth, Ontario - husband of Ellen Beatrice Anderson, Warkworth, Ontario - conscription form notes married, Presbyterian, farmer, not presently nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 20 March 1918 (number 3057483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - sick on 27 October 1918 - died of sickness on 29 October 1918 - buried in Ramillies British Cemetery, France.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 20 March 1918 (number 3057483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - sick on 27 October 1918 - died of sickness on 29 October 1918 - buried in Ramillies British Cemetery, France.
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
Private James Morris Anderson
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 June 1917 (number 246553) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 28 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Private Frank Anderson
Born on 9 January 1889 in Calabogie, Ontario - brother of Agnes Anderson, Calabogie, Ontario - draft form states trade as farmer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 9 January 1918 (number 3055851) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 9 January 1918 (number 3055851) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Private Conrad Cornelius Forbes Anderson
Born on 8 May 1894 in Cobden, Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mr. W.S. Anderson, Cobden, Ontario - husband of Marquerite W. Anderson, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form states trade as accountant, married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 9 November 1917 (number 2003685) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 9 November 1917 (number 2003685) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Lieutenant Alfred William Anderson
Born on 3 March 1893 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Archibald and Catharine Anderson, Renfrew, Ontario - attestation forms state trade as clerk, single, (summer of 1916) member of the 42nd Regiment, formerly a member of the Renfrew Cadet Corps, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair[?] hair, Methodist.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 February 1916 (number 788564) - transferred(?) to the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 7 November 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 February 1916 (number 788564) - transferred(?) to the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 7 November 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Private Alexander Anderson
Born on 20 August 1898 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs Jane Anderson, McKellar Townsite, Ontario - attestation form states trade as machinist, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 17 April 1917 (number 345954) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 17 April 1917 (number 345954) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Tuesday, 12 December 2006
Private John Amon
Born on 18 April 1887 in Parsboro, Nova Scotia - next of kin, Edith Amon, Lindsay, Ontario - attestation form gives trade as shoemaker, married, currently a member of the 93rd Regiment, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Baptist.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410671) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 October 1916.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410671) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 October 1916.
Private Charles Euclide Amirault
Born on 24 January 1894 in Neche, North Dakota, USA - brother of David Amirault, Meota, Saskatchewan - attestation form gives trade as painter, single, not know nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.75 inches, sallow complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, on 18 April 1916 (number 228207) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 25 September 1924.
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, on 18 April 1916 (number 228207) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 25 September 1924.
Private Alfred Vincent Amickons
Born on 10 July 1897 in Golden Lake, Ontario - son of Vincent Amickons, Golden Lake, Ontario - draft form gives trade as farmer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, scar on left cheek and left jaw.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 3 January 1918 (number 3055325) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 19 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 18 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 3 January 1918 (number 3055325) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 19 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 18 October 1918.
Private John Thomas Alpin
Born on 8 January 1897 in Simcoe, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Alpin, Allandale, Ontario - attestation paper states trade as farmer, single, never previously nor currently a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 157th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 December 1915 (number 643205) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
Joined the 157th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 December 1915 (number 643205) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
Lieutenant Ernest Norval Almas
Born on 24 March 1892 in Rychmans Corners, Ontario - son of George and Louise Almas, Hamilton, Ontario - attestation form states trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Body Guards for four months, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 5th University Company on 17 December 1915 (number 487438) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 September 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Joined the 5th University Company on 17 December 1915 (number 487438) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 September 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Thursday, 7 December 2006
Lance-Corporal Frederick Harding Allum
Born on 1 March 1895 in Ipswich, England - brother of Edith Smith, Ottawa - attestation paper gives trade as labourer, single, not a member of the military, never previously a member of the military, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 35.5 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1915 (number 410234) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1915 (number 410234) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Private Newton George Allen
Born on 20 March 1895 in Bowmanville, Ontario - son of George Allen, Toronto - attestation form gives trade as laborer, single, not a member of the military, never previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 (number 775600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 (number 775600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.
Lieutenant Lionel Arthur Singleton Allen
Born on 9 December 1898 in London, England - son of Herbert and Elizabeth Allen, England - attestation form gives trades as farming, single, not a member of the military, previously had one year of cadet training, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 November 1915 (number 189495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 August 1916 - sent to England to attend the Officer's Training Course on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion as a lieutenant on 23 August 1918 - died on 30 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery, France.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 November 1915 (number 189495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 August 1916 - sent to England to attend the Officer's Training Course on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion as a lieutenant on 23 August 1918 - died on 30 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery, France.
Private Frederick Roy Allin
Born on 10 December 1895 in Bowmanville, Ontario - son of Mary Allin, Bowmanville, Ontario - conscription form states trade as farmer, Methodist, never previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 9 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 2 March 1918 (number 3057033) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 19 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Eastern Ontario Regiment on 2 March 1918 (number 3057033) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 19 June 1919.
Private Ernest John Allen
Born on 24 July 1894 in Norton, Hamdon, England - son of Mary Allen, Hamdon - attestation paper gives trade as labourer, single, never previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 February 1916 (number 639617) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 February 1916 (number 639617) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Private Ernest Cecil Allen
Born on 19 November 1891 in Bowmanville, Ontario - husband of Beatrice Allen, Toronto - attestation form states trade as press hand, married, previously served nine years in the bugle band of The Queen's Own Rifles, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 32 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair, Baptist.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 (number 775802) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 3 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 9 January 1918.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 (number 775802) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 3 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 9 January 1918.
Private Clifford Allen
Born on 3 April 1895 in Cardiff, England - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Reynolds, Portsmouth, England - attestation form states trade as labourer, single, not previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1915 (number 410233) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 24 November 1916 - wounded on 28 October 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1915 (number 410233) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 24 November 1916 - wounded on 28 October 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918.
Lance-Corporal Wilbert Phillip Alldred
Born on 10 February 1897 in Galway, Bobcaygeon, Ontario - sone of Agnes Alldred, Bobcaygeon, Ontario - attestation paper gives trade as lumberjack, single, never previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 33 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Baptist.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 725527) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 2 July 1917 - wounded on 26 March 1918 - died of his wounds on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Cemetery, France.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 725527) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 2 July 1917 - wounded on 26 March 1918 - died of his wounds on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Cemetery, France.
Private Claude Alguire
Born on 14 March 1894 in Northfield Station, Ontario - son of Wesley and Anna (Annie) Alguire, Northfield Station, Ontario - attestation form gives trade as paper maker, single, never previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 19 March 1915 (number 410539) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 30 January 1916 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 and buried in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 19 March 1915 (number 410539) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 30 January 1916 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 and buried in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.
Private Thomas George Alexander
Born on 22 December 1892 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Hiram Pollock, Ottawa - attestation form notes his trade as farmer, never a member of the military previously, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, auburn hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410471) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 December 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410471) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 December 1915.
Monday, 20 November 2006
Private John Charles Alexander
Born on 26 September 1897 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of William Gordan and Janet Hartes Alexander, St. Thomas, Ontario - attestation form states trade as callboy, single, not now or previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 March 1916 (number 190044) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick on 18 November 1916 - died of sickness on 6 February 1917 - buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, France.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 March 1916 (number 190044) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick on 18 November 1916 - died of sickness on 6 February 1917 - buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, France.
Private William Aldrich
Born on 28 April 1884 in New Dublin, Ontario - son of Simeon Aldrich, Tincap, Ontario - recruitment form states trade as farmer, single, Methodist, not now or previously a member of the military.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 25 May 1918 (number 4021678) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 25 May 1918 (number 4021678) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1918.
Sunday, 19 November 2006
Private Ernest Floyd Alcock
Born on 4 January 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mary Alcock - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, mechanic by trade, single, not presently a member of the military, formerly one year as a private with the Canadian Army Service Corps and five months as a sapper with the Canadian Engineers, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 18 January 1917 (number 513699) - taken on the strength of 38th Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 December 1917 - invalided sick on 4 April 1918.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 18 January 1917 (number 513699) - taken on the strength of 38th Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 December 1917 - invalided sick on 4 April 1918.
Wednesday, 15 November 2006
Private John Aitken
Born on 6 January 1883 in Dumbarton, Scotland - son of James and Elizabeth Aitken, Dumbarton, Scotland - attestation paper states trade as laborer, single (Miss Irene Galvin listed as fiancee), never before served in the military, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Baptist.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 10 March 1915 (number 410004) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 17 February 1917 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 17 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 May 1917 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 11 June 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 10 March 1915 (number 410004) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 17 February 1917 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 17 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 May 1917 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 11 June 1918.
Private Hugh Aitken
Born on 1 September 1875 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin, Jennie Aitken, wife, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form states trade as bricklayer, married, never before a member of the military, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410325) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 8 May 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410325) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 8 May 1916.
Private Joseph Wallace Aitchison
Born on 27 March 1897 - son of William and Elizabeth Aitchison, Wingham, Ontario - attestation papers noted trade as butcher, single, never been a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 161st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 654001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 11 April 1917 - buried in Bruay Cemetery, France.
Joined the 161st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 654001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 11 April 1917 - buried in Bruay Cemetery, France.
Private Norman Aikin
Born on 20 April 1898 in Hamilton, Ontario - next of kin, Charles Aikin, father - attestation form gives trade as wiper, single, never been a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, red hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 96th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 January 1916 (number 207185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - later served with Reserve Units - promoted to Acting Sergeant.
Joined the 96th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 January 1916 (number 207185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - later served with Reserve Units - promoted to Acting Sergeant.
Saturday, 11 November 2006
Private David Stephen Adamson
Born on 3 December 1892 in Scotland - next of kin, Mrs Mary Adamson, mother - attestation form gives trade as laborer, single, not a present member of the militia, previously served with 5th Black Watch Territorials, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 39 inches, florid complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410003) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 May 1918 - later served with the CMGRP[?], CCRC[?] and CGBD[?], and promoted to Acting-Sergeant.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410003) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 May 1918 - later served with the CMGRP[?], CCRC[?] and CGBD[?], and promoted to Acting-Sergeant.
Private Thomas Ray Adams
Born on 15 February 1898 [actually 1900] in Eau Claire, Ontario - next of kin, Thomas Adams, father - enlistment form gives trade as farmer, single, member of 97th Regiment, highet of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 June 1916 (number 649421) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - declared sick on 25 January 1918 - transferred to the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade Depot on 4 April 1918 - invalided to England as a "minor" on 23 April 1918.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 June 1916 (number 649421) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - declared sick on 25 January 1918 - transferred to the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade Depot on 4 April 1918 - invalided to England as a "minor" on 23 April 1918.
Lieutenant Joseph Dorney Adams
Born on 30 April 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of WJH and Minnie Dorney Adams - enlistment form gives journalist by trade, Roman Catholic, had been a member of the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards for the last three years.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 November 1917 - died on 2 September 1918 of wounds received that day, age 23 - buried in Aubigny Cemetery, France.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 November 1917 - died on 2 September 1918 of wounds received that day, age 23 - buried in Aubigny Cemetery, France.
Friday, 10 November 2006
Private Harold James Adams
Born on 5 December 1894 in Dover, England - next of kin listed as Mrs RD McDougall, Glen Roy, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 16 January 1915 (number 410547) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battlion in France on 25 August 1915 as part of a reinforcement draft - wounded on 4 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal.
(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 Alexandria, Ontario, on 16 January 1915 (number 410547) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battlion in France on 25 August 1915 as part of a reinforcement draft - wounded on 4 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal.
(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 George Aca Adams
Born on 27 November 1878 in the state of Kansas, USA - brother of Miss CH Deane, Halstead, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address as Mawer, SK; trade as farmer; single; was not currently a member of the Active Militia; served six months with North-West Mounted Police in South Africa; height as 5 feet 8 inches; chest as 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair; and a Presbyterian.
Joined the 128th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 6 March 1916 (number 782196) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Thursday, 9 November 2006
The idea behind this blog
For several years now I've been researching and writing a history of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, and its experience during the First World War. Throughout this time one of the things that's bothered / intrigued me is the amount of information I've been able to gather on individual members of the 38th but without any really feasible outlet for the information. In the back of my mind I've wanted to write a collective biography of these men, but I'm not sure that will ever happen. (I still have a lot of work left to do just writing the overall history). Putting the information slowly onto my website is also possible, but seems a lot of web-type work that I'm not really up for. So, what I have concluded is, why not use a blog to present this information? I'm already familiar with Blogger (from my other blog - The Cannon's Mouth) and it's a quick and easy means to get some information out onto the web and, hopefully, garner some feedback as I go along.
So, here's the plan. I will write individual posts on members of the 38th - hopefully one a day or so - using some of the basic information I've gathered. I will then consider each of these posts to be available for editing, in other words I will add more information as I find it - images, medal citations, newspaper blurbs, etc., etc. I will use labels (see the bottom of this message) specific to each unique family name (all the Smiths together, for example) and these will appear on the right sidebar as a type of index to the individuals. This will become unwieldy when I've written posts for hundreds of individuals, but I'll try to figure something out.
Feedback would be wonderful! Further information on one or more soldiers I've written about, fantastic!
So, here's the plan. I will write individual posts on members of the 38th - hopefully one a day or so - using some of the basic information I've gathered. I will then consider each of these posts to be available for editing, in other words I will add more information as I find it - images, medal citations, newspaper blurbs, etc., etc. I will use labels (see the bottom of this message) specific to each unique family name (all the Smiths together, for example) and these will appear on the right sidebar as a type of index to the individuals. This will become unwieldy when I've written posts for hundreds of individuals, but I'll try to figure something out.
Feedback would be wonderful! Further information on one or more soldiers I've written about, fantastic!
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