Born on 10 November 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of George B. Bailey, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment form notes present address in Cornwall, Ontario, single, Baptist, trade as machinist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 7 January 1918 (number 4020750) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Wednesday 31 January 2007
Private Hugh Courtnay Bailey
Born on 23 January 1894 in Hastings, Barbados - son of William Henry Bailey, Hastings, Barbados - attestation form notes trade as agricultural student, single, currently serving with McDonald College, COTC, for one year, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.3 inches, chest of 37.3 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1915 (number 410960) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 2 April 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 7 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 13 September 1918 and to be commissioned as an officer.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1915 (number 410960) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 2 April 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 7 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 13 September 1918 and to be commissioned as an officer.
Private Delmar Bailey
Born on 23 October 1891 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Claudina Merle Bailey, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as stationary engineer, married, no current military service, formerly five years' service with the 41st Brockville Rifles, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 February 1916 (number 639603) - transferred to the Labour Pool on 3 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion on 31 March 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 May 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 24 May 1918 - transferred to the CIDB on 10 July 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 February 1916 (number 639603) - transferred to the Labour Pool on 3 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion on 31 March 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 May 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 24 May 1918 - transferred to the CIDB on 10 July 1918.
Private Cecil Charles Bailey
Born on 15 February 1894 in Calabogie, Ontario - son of William Bailey, Earlton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as lumberman, single, currently member of 97th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 December 1915 (number 648046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool or the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 October 1918.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 December 1915 (number 648046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool or the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 October 1918.
Private William Ethelbert Bahm
Born on 23 September 1895 in Maynooth, Ontario - son of Mrs. Tena Bahm, Maynooth, Ontario - enlistment form notes single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 39 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 17 April 1918 (number 3057724) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 17 April 1918 (number 3057724) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Harry Edmond Bagsley
Born on 18 November 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Edmond Joseph Bagsley and M. Bagsley, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current military service, formerly served with Officer Training Corps Guelph, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 18 March 1915 (number 411008) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 10 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 18 March 1915 (number 411008) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 10 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery.
Private George Bagrie
Born on 18 December 1886 in Banffshire, Scotland - son of George Bagrie, Bucksburn, Scotland - attestation form notes presentat address in Ottawa, Ontario, dated as construction worker, single, no current military service, formerly three years service with 4 KBGH in Scotland, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37.75 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 April 1916 (number 246159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Signals Pool on 8 March 1918.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 April 1916 (number 246159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Signals Pool on 8 March 1918.
Private Louis Fortune Badelino
Born on 28 January 1886 in Fulham, England - son of Louis Eloi Fortune Badelino and Mary Ann Badelino, England - brother of Miss Bertha Badelino, Streatham, England - enlistment form notes present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as porter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 January 1918 (number 4020900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 January 1918 (number 4020900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Private Edward Gordon Backs
Born on 3 October 1893 in Leitrim, Ontario - son of Peter Backs, Leitrim, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410236) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 17 August 1916 - joined the 5th Ammunition Column on 3 January 1917 (number 2043003) as Edward Gordon (listed birthdate as 3 October 1895, birthplace as Manchester, England, next of kin as father Thomas Gordon, Manchester, England, trade as farmer, previous military service with 38th Battalion, CEF, physical attributes basically same as 1915).
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410236) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 17 August 1916 - joined the 5th Ammunition Column on 3 January 1917 (number 2043003) as Edward Gordon (listed birthdate as 3 October 1895, birthplace as Manchester, England, next of kin as father Thomas Gordon, Manchester, England, trade as farmer, previous military service with 38th Battalion, CEF, physical attributes basically same as 1915).
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Company Sergeant-Major Arthur Baber, MM
Joined the 38th Battalion on 25 May or 18 June 1915 (number 410675) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 18 August 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
Private William Charles Babcock
Born on 3 January 1889 in Olden, Ontario - brother of Miss Mary Babcock, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, currently a member of "G" Company, 14th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410444) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 15 September 1916 - later served with Reserve Units.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410444) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 15 September 1916 - later served with Reserve Units.
Private Norman James Babcock
Born on 23 February 1898 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Norman Stewart Babcock, Wilson, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as spinner, single, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, weight of 137 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 1042071) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 18 July 1918.
Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 1042071) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 18 July 1918.
Private Arthur Auty
Born on 12 September 1890 in Dewsburry, Yorkshire, England - husband of Nellie Auty, Appleton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as knitter, married, no current military service, previous military service of three years, eight months with 4th King's Own Light Infantry, Yorkshire, England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, bluish grey eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787655) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 11 December 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 14 January 1919 - sent to England on 22 February 1919.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787655) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 11 December 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 14 January 1919 - sent to England on 22 February 1919.
Private Harold Gilbert Austin
Born on 13 June 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. E. Austin, Ottawa, Ontario - conscription form notes single, Presbyterian, trade as mechanic, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Drafted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320147) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 12 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 8 January 1919.
Drafted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320147) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 12 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 8 January 1919.
Private Edwin Winfield Austin
Born on 26 November 1879 in Peterborough, Ontario - husband of Maud Austin, Haliburton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as merchant, married, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Methodist.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 December 1915 (number 726003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 3 May 1917.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 December 1915 (number 726003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 3 May 1917.
Private Paul Aumond
Born on 22 April 1880 (1914) / 22 June 1880 (1915) in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Aumond, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation forms note trade as saddler (1914) / carpenter (1915), single, not currently a member of the military, previously a member of the Prince of Wales' Dragoons for three years (1914) / Governor General's Foot Guards for four years (1915), height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, sallow complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Attempted to join an unnamed unit on 30 December 1914 (number 1288611) - joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410426) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 31 May 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 5 November 1918.
Attempted to join an unnamed unit on 30 December 1914 (number 1288611) - joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410426) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 31 May 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 5 November 1918.
Private Ward Ault
Born on 28 February 1897 in Iroquois, Ontario - son of George Ault, Iroquois, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no present or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 February 1916 (number 633410) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 6 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 February 1916 (number 633410) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 6 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Sunday 21 January 2007
Private Harry Faulconer Attwater
Born on 29 March 1894 in Devonshire, England - son of Eliza Attwater, Devonshire, England - attestation form notes present address as RR #5 Tillsonburg, Ontario, trade as farmer, single (married at time of death), not presently a member of the military, formerly served two years with the territorials in England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 168th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 February 1916 (number 675457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.
Joined the 168th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 February 1916 (number 675457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.
Private Tom Atkinson
Born on 8 October 1889 in Leeds, England - husband of Jennie Atkinson, Perth, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as motor mechanic, married, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, weight of 155 pounds, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 787126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 787126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Private John Atkinson
Born on 5 September 1892 in Lancashire, England - husband of Mrs. Olive Atkinson, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as tilesetter, married, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 December 1915 (number 775225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 or 20 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 December 1915 (number 775225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 or 20 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Private Fred Atkinson
Born on 2 October 1896 in London, England - son of James Atkinson, Auburn, USA - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 35 inches, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 October 1915 (number 633091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 7 April 1918.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 October 1915 (number 633091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 7 April 1918.
Private Arthur Edward Atkinson
Born on 5 May 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Harry Atkinson, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as laborer, single, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, auburn hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 January 1916 (number 669009) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 10 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 7 November 1917.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 January 1916 (number 669009) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 10 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 7 November 1917.
Private William Burton Atkins
Born on 25 January 1893 in Bromley, Kent, England - brother of Clara May Atkins, Bromley, Kent, England - enlistment form notes present address in Peterborough, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no previous military service, currently a member of the 77th Regiment, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 15 January 1918 (number 3055716) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 15 January 1918 (number 3055716) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private George Victor Atkins
Born on 15 June 1897 in Oakleaf, Ontario - son of Mrs. Rhoda Atkins, Oakleaf, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or past military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, ches tof 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 January 1916 (number 639490) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 27 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 January 1916 (number 639490) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 27 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Private Arthur Harry Atkins, MM
Born on 2 December 1886 in Kingston on Thames, England - son of Isabella Atkins, Kingston on Thames, England - attestation form notes current address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 January 1916 (number 669008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 6 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (undated): "For bravery in the Field."
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal - no award - unit recommendation 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 January 1916 (number 669008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 6 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (undated): "For bravery in the Field."
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal - no award - unit recommendation 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Private Edward Atfield
Born on 18 September 1894 in Brantford, Ontario - husband of Etta Atfield, Brantford, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Brantford, Ontario, trade as moulder, married, currently a member of the 38th D.R. of C., no previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 January 1917 (number 270635) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 12 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 January 1917 (number 270635) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 12 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Private John Aston
Born on 4 August 1881 in Northampton, England - husband of Mrs. Victoria Aston, Vancouver, British Columbia - attestation paper notes trade as storekeeper, married, not now a member of the military, served fifteen months in the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, dark complexion, grey-brown eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 November 1915 (number 760352) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 24 April 1917 - buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 November 1915 (number 760352) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 24 April 1917 - buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
Private Thomas Asslin
Born on 10 September 1892 in Madawaska, Quebec - son of Mrs. Delina Asslin, Manina [?], Quebec - attestation form notes present address in Timmins, Ontario, trade as lumberman, single, presently a member of 97th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.25 inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 February 1916 (number 648034) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 February 1916 (number 648034) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Stanley Asquith
Born on 11 October 1884 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Ivy Emily Asquith, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as shoemaker (March 1915) / stoveworker (August 1915), married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 32 inches (Mar 1915) / 36 inches (August 1915), fair (March 1915) / ruddish (August 1915) complexion, blue eyes, red (March 1915) / ruddy (August 1915) hair, Church of England.
Joined the 2nd Divisional Ammunition Park on 20 March 1915 (number 2833) - returned to Canada on 31 July 1915 - joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 August 1915 (number 219122) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion in France on 28 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - transferred to the 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 November 1917.
Joined the 2nd Divisional Ammunition Park on 20 March 1915 (number 2833) - returned to Canada on 31 July 1915 - joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 August 1915 (number 219122) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion in France on 28 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - transferred to the 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 November 1917.
Private William Edward Ashurst
Born on 6 March 1878 in Cheshire, England - husband of Helen Ashurst, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as painter, married, not now a member of the military, formerly served four years as a gunner with the 2nd Cheshire A.V., height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 208th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 October 1916 (number 249952) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 16 February 1918 - wounded on 2 April, 28 April, or 1 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 January 1919.
Joined the 208th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 October 1916 (number 249952) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 16 February 1918 - wounded on 2 April, 28 April, or 1 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 January 1919.
Lance-Corporal George Ashton
Born on 24 September 1892 in Liverpool, England - lists next of kin as employer, T.B. Anderson, RR #5 Pembroke, Ontario - attestation form notes present address as RR #5 Pembroke, Ontario, trade as farmer, widower, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches, weight of 127 pounds, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 March 1916 (number 788911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Possibly died in 1936 and buried in Wesley Cemetery, Pembroke, Ontario.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 March 1916 (number 788911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Possibly died in 1936 and buried in Wesley Cemetery, Pembroke, Ontario.
Private Frank Reginald Ashton
Born on 8 October 1896 in London, England - son of Susie Ashton, London, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 33 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the Divisional Signal Company, Signal Training Depot on 23 May 1917 (number 2265472) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 19 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918 - wounded on 11 September 1918.
Joined the Divisional Signal Company, Signal Training Depot on 23 May 1917 (number 2265472) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 19 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918 - wounded on 11 September 1918.
Acting-Sergeant Mansell Leroy Ashmore
Born on 7 February 1896 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of John G. Ashmore, Lindsay, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as student, single, not now a member of the military, formerly a member of the 45th Regiment, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Methodist.
Joined the No. 3 Section Divisional Ammunition Column on 7 March 1917 (number 2043028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 July or 12 August 1917 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 18 October 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Joined the No. 3 Section Divisional Ammunition Column on 7 March 1917 (number 2043028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 July or 12 August 1917 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 18 October 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Lance-Corporal Albert John Ashfield
Born on 21 July 1897 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of John Ashfield, Carleton Place, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as boilermaker, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36.25 inches, weight of 135 pounds, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 June 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 February 1918 - invalided sick to England on 2 April 1919.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 June 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 February 1918 - invalided sick to England on 2 April 1919.
Saturday 20 January 2007
Sergeant Patrick Terrence Harvey Ashby
Born on 17 October 1915 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England - son of Fred Ashby, Brighton, England - attestation form notes trade as student of agriculture, single, currently a member of the McDonald College COTC for one year, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 41 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 March 1915 (number 410944) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 20 May 1916 - wounded on 21 October 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 March 1915 (number 410944) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 20 May 1916 - wounded on 21 October 1917.
Private Henry Cooper Ash
Born on 20 January 1880 in Henley on Thames, Oxford, England - son of Elizabeth Ash, Henley on Thames, Oxford, England - attestation form notes present address as Hammond, British Columbia, trade as labourer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches, dark complexion, dark blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 11 May 1916 (number 761252) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 11 May 1916 (number 761252) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Thursday 18 January 2007
Private Charles Ash
Born on 26 August 1881 on Isle of Wight, England - husband of Annie May Ash, Eastview, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as butcher, married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 19 March 1915 (number 410530) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 19 March 1915 (number 410530) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915.
Company Sergeant Major William Stewart Arthur
Born on 11 November 1885 in Orkney, Scotland - son of James Arthur, Shetland, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as teamster, single, currently a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 35th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 405502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 3 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Joined the 35th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 405502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 3 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Lieutenant Wilfrid Stuart Arthur
Born on 20 January 1896 in Sudbury, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.H. Arthur, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment form notes present address as Toronto, Ontario, trade as student, Anglican, currently a member of the 97th Algonquin Rifles, no previous military service,
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 30 November 1916 - attached to the Canadian Corps Light Railway on 14 March 1917 - sent to England for RTC [?] on 28 August 1917.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 30 November 1916 - attached to the Canadian Corps Light Railway on 14 March 1917 - sent to England for RTC [?] on 28 August 1917.
Private Morris Ernest Aronovitch
Joined the 90th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 August 1915 (number 475004) - [discharged] - joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion under the alias of Morris Ernest Allen on 10 July 1916 (number 261634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 14 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917.
Private Norman Arnold
Born on 2 April 1891 in Wandsworth, England - son of Hurley and Elizabeth Arnold, Wandsworth, England - attestation form notes trade as fireman on railroad, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410674) - 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 and died of those wounds on 17 December 1916 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410674) - 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 and died of those wounds on 17 December 1916 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
Private Alexander Arnold
Born on 30 July 1881 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Mrs. Martha Arnold, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as teamster, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, grey/brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 252nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1917 (number 1087163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 13 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 6 May 1918.
Joined the 252nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1917 (number 1087163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 13 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 6 May 1918.
Private Thomas Arnison
Born on 13 August 1888 in England - son of Mrs. Jane Arnison, Glasgow, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410164) - taken on the strength of the 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 16 September 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410164) - taken on the strength of the 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 16 September 1915.
Private William Henry Armstrong
Born on 26 June 1893 in Huron County, Ontario - son of R.H. Armstrong, Parkhill, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, not now a member of the military, previously served with 26th Middlesex Light Infantry for one year, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, flaxen hair, Church of England.
Joined the 135th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 January 1916 (number 802816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 21 October 1918 - sent to England on 30 April 1919.
Joined the 135th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 January 1916 (number 802816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 21 October 1918 - sent to England on 30 April 1919.
Private Skelton Weldon Armstrong
Born on 2 April 1893 in Dexter, Ontario - son of Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, Dexter, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot on 4 December 1916 (number 513458) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 23 October 1918 - invalided to England on 26 October 1918.
Joined the No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot on 4 December 1916 (number 513458) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 23 October 1918 - invalided to England on 26 October 1918.
Private Robert Carlyle Armstrong
Born on 1 September 1895 (1916 attestation) / 1896 (1917 attestation) in Fort William, Ontario - son of Mrs. S.A. Johnston (1916) / T.A. Johnson (1917), Fort William, Ontario - attestation forms note trade as laborer (1916) / clerk (1917), single, not now a member of the military, (1917) served three months in 247th Canadian Infantry Battalion, CEF, (1917) was discharged from His Majesty's Forces with torn ligaments to right shoulder, height of (1916) 5 feet 11.5 inches / (1917) 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of (1916) 38.5 inches / (1917) 39.5 inches, (1916) dark complexion / (1917) fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 247th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1916 (number 1063072) - later discharged - joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, on 22 June 1917 (number 2265788) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 or 13 September 1918 - transferred to the 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 September 1918.
Joined the 247th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1916 (number 1063072) - later discharged - joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, on 22 June 1917 (number 2265788) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 or 13 September 1918 - transferred to the 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 September 1918.
Private John Backhouse Armstrong
Born on 11 May 1875 in Cumberland, England - son of Mrs. Martha Armstrong, Cumberland, England - attestation form notes trade as fisherman, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 760974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 26 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 2 January 1918.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 760974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 26 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 2 January 1918.
Lieutenant Gordon Francis Armstrong, MC
Born on 18 October 1889 in Vars, Ontario - husband of Mrs. G.F. Armstrong, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment paper notes trade as accountant, married, member of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards for five years and the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, for two years, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1915 - 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 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - seconded to the CTS [?] as an Assistant Instructor from 30 March 1917 to 6 May 1918 - seconded to the Air Ministry (War Office) from 7 May 1918 to 24 April 1919 during which time he was promoted to the rank of captain.
Awarded the Military Cross - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established and maintained communication under intense fire, repeatedly going into the open to repair wires which had been cut. He displayed great courage and determination throughout." (announced by The London Gazette 21 December 1916) - unit recommendation from 21 November 1916: "He performed valuable work in the attack on Desire Trench near Petit Miraumont, Nov. 18/16. He gathered information regarding the new position, kept up communication with the front line, also helped bring in a wounded man."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Library and Archives Canada, Honours and Awards Citation Cards, via www.ancestry.ca; 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 38th Battalion on 8 February 1915 - 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 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - seconded to the CTS [?] as an Assistant Instructor from 30 March 1917 to 6 May 1918 - seconded to the Air Ministry (War Office) from 7 May 1918 to 24 April 1919 during which time he was promoted to the rank of captain.
Awarded the Military Cross - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established and maintained communication under intense fire, repeatedly going into the open to repair wires which had been cut. He displayed great courage and determination throughout." (announced by The London Gazette 21 December 1916) - unit recommendation from 21 November 1916: "He performed valuable work in the attack on Desire Trench near Petit Miraumont, Nov. 18/16. He gathered information regarding the new position, kept up communication with the front line, also helped bring in a wounded man."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Library and Archives Canada, Honours and Awards Citation Cards, via www.ancestry.ca; 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))
Lance-Corporal Gibson Armstrong
Born on 3 October 1893 in Carleton County, Ontario - son of Mrs. H.W. Armstrong, RR #2 Edwards, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as civil servant, single, not now a member of the militia, previously a member of the 2nd Field Battery, Canadian Artillery, for one year, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 2 March 1915 (number 410528) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 June 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1917 - wounded on 6 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 2 March 1915 (number 410528) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 June 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1917 - wounded on 6 November 1917.
Wednesday 17 January 2007
Private Frederick Ross Armstrong
Born on 28 July 1898 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catharine Armstrong, Belleville, Ontario - attestation form gives present address as Belleville, Ontario, trade as student, single, currently a member of CASC, MD No. 3, for one year, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 37 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 5 January 1917 (number 2003590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 5 January 1917 (number 2003590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918.
Private Frederick John Armstrong
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 12 April 1916 (number 787171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918.
Possibly died in 1968, age 71 - buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Ontario.
Possibly died in 1968, age 71 - buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Ontario.
Lieutenant Edwin Herscheal Armstrong
Born on 7 June 1888 in Rochester, New York, USA - son of Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment form notes present address Springfield, Illinois, USA, trade of oculist, formerly member of "Militia Camp, Canada" for three years, currently member of 13th Royal Regiment, Church of England.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 5 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 July 1917 - sent to England on 25 September 1917.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 5 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 July 1917 - sent to England on 25 September 1917.
Tuesday 16 January 2007
Private Chadwick Armstrong
Born on 11 February 1872 in Manchester, England - son of Elizabeth Armstrong, Blackpool, England - attestation form notes present address Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as carpenter, widower, not now a member of the militia, formerly served eleven months with Nanaimo Light Infantry, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 40.5 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair - gray hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 March 1916 (number 761170) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - declared sick on 14 March 1917, and died of this sickness in France on 16 March 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, 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 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 March 1916 (number 761170) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - declared sick on 14 March 1917, and died of this sickness in France on 16 March 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, 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 Albert Sydney Armstrong
Born on 11 March 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William John Armstrong, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as sheet metal worker, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1915 (number 410673) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 24 or 25 August 1917 - invalided to England on 2 September 1917.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1915 (number 410673) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 24 or 25 August 1917 - invalided to England on 2 September 1917.
Private Albert John Armstrong
Born on 30 September 1892 in Otonabee Township, Ontario - son of Christopher Armstrong, RR # 7 Peterborough, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, not not nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Wesleyan.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 May 1915 (number 410672) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 May 1915 (number 410672) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sunday 14 January 2007
Private Hugh Armour
Born on 2 June 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. F. Armour, London, England - attestation form notes present address in Milton, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches, clear fair complexion, slate blue eyes, fair brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 164th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 January 1916 (number 663077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 September 1918.
Joined the 164th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 January 1916 (number 663077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 September 1918.
Sergeant William Joseph Archer
Born on 30 July 1884 in London, England - husband of Mrs. M.E. Archer, Eastview, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as D. Policeman, married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 July 1916 (number 246569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - sent to England on 5 May 1919.
Died on 19 March 1925 and buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 July 1916 (number 246569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - sent to England on 5 May 1919.
Died on 19 March 1925 and buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
Private Hector Archer
Born on 25 April 1891 in Liverpool, England - husband of Emma [?] Archer, Liverpool, England - attestation form notes trade as store keeper, married, not now nor previously a member of the military - height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 37.75 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 12 February 1917 (number 513910) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917 - wounded on 16 August 1918.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 12 February 1917 (number 513910) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917 - wounded on 16 August 1918.
Private Edward William Archer
Born on 6 January 1895 in England - son of Joseph James and Eliza Agnes Archer, London, England - next of kin listed as Catholic Emigration Association, St. George's Home, Ottawa - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410078) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - name listed on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410078) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - name listed on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Private Jean Baptiste Archambault
Born on 20 January 1888 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - husband of Mary Louise Archambault, Sudbury, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as carpenter, married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 41.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 227th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 March 1917 (number 1004178) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 28 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - sent to England on 3 May 1919.
Joined the 227th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 March 1917 (number 1004178) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 28 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - sent to England on 3 May 1919.
Lieutenant Frederick Appleyard
Born on 5 May 1896 in Southampton, England - son of Robert Appleyard, London, England - attestation paper notes trade as baker, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion as an other rank on 27 March 1915 (number 410442) - 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 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion in France on 14 April 1918 - seconded on a staff appointment as a Lewis Gun Instructor with the Canadian Corps Lewis Gun School from 3 June 1918 to 7 January 1919 - sent to England on 28 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion as an other rank on 27 March 1915 (number 410442) - 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 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion in France on 14 April 1918 - seconded on a staff appointment as a Lewis Gun Instructor with the Canadian Corps Lewis Gun School from 3 June 1918 to 7 January 1919 - sent to England on 28 January 1919.
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