Born on 20 October 1881 in England - son of James and Lucy Barnett, husband of Mrs. Esther Harriett Barnett, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as stonecutter, married, previous served in the military for sixteen years including(?) three years in South Africa, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 2 February OR 5 March 1915 (number 410015) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 16 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery, France.
Monday 26 February 2007
Private Thomas Richard Barnes, MM
Born on 31 August 1896 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Alice Barnes, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 8 February 1916 (number 775747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 8 February 1916 (number 775747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
Tuesday 20 February 2007
Captain Frederick Horace Barnes, MC
Born on 21 January 1891 in Chelsea, Quebec - husband of Edith Barnes, Hull, Quebec - attestation paper notes trade as clothier, married, no current military service, formerly served three years with the 43rd Regiment and one year with the 22nd Field Battery, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 26 January 1916 (number 310852) - landed in France with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 14 July 1916 - sent to England for officer training on 23 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 October 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - wounded on 30 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Cross - citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry as intelligence officer during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, September 27th/30th, 1918. He was early wounded but continued at duty and on reaching the green line he assisted in reorganization of companies under very heavy shell fire. On the night 28th/29th, he made a valuable reconnaissance which greatly assisted the planning of the attack for the following morning. On September 29th, when the battalion was held up, he made another daring reconnaissance, during which he salvaged a Lewis gun and continued to fire it until it was put out of action. Throughout he did excellent work." - unit recommendation dated 6 October 1918: "For Gallantry as Intelligence Officer, during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th to 30th September 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross - citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion Intelligence Officer in operations at Valenciennes from 1st to 5th November, 1918. It was due to his personal reconnaissance, in face of heavy fire, that the battalion was enabled to cross the Canal de l'Escaut on the 1st November. Later on, when the battalion was held up and one company became partially demoralized by shell fire, he assisted in its reorganization and led it forward to its final objective. He made frequent reconnaissances, both by day and night, and his efforts throughout were untiring, and to all ranks he set a wonderful example of daring and conscientious devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Valenciennes from 1 to 5-11-18."
Joined the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 26 January 1916 (number 310852) - landed in France with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 14 July 1916 - sent to England for officer training on 23 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 October 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - wounded on 30 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Cross - citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry as intelligence officer during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, September 27th/30th, 1918. He was early wounded but continued at duty and on reaching the green line he assisted in reorganization of companies under very heavy shell fire. On the night 28th/29th, he made a valuable reconnaissance which greatly assisted the planning of the attack for the following morning. On September 29th, when the battalion was held up, he made another daring reconnaissance, during which he salvaged a Lewis gun and continued to fire it until it was put out of action. Throughout he did excellent work." - unit recommendation dated 6 October 1918: "For Gallantry as Intelligence Officer, during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th to 30th September 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross - citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion Intelligence Officer in operations at Valenciennes from 1st to 5th November, 1918. It was due to his personal reconnaissance, in face of heavy fire, that the battalion was enabled to cross the Canal de l'Escaut on the 1st November. Later on, when the battalion was held up and one company became partially demoralized by shell fire, he assisted in its reorganization and led it forward to its final objective. He made frequent reconnaissances, both by day and night, and his efforts throughout were untiring, and to all ranks he set a wonderful example of daring and conscientious devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Valenciennes from 1 to 5-11-18."
Tuesday 13 February 2007
Private Russell John Barnard
Born on 28 July 1889 in Redhill, Surrey, England - husband of Mrs. Wilhelmina Barnard, Lethbridge, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as grocer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Salvation Army.
Joined the 63rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 September 1915 (number 467231) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the 31st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 September 1917.
Joined the 63rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 September 1915 (number 467231) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the 31st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 September 1917.
Private Walter Charles Barkley
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410753) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915.
Private Ralph Frederick Barker
Born on 18 January 1877 in Brockville, Ontario - brother of Mrs. J.H. O'Neil, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fresh complexion, grey-blue eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410447) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served with Reserve Units and the CRTD.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410447) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served with Reserve Units and the CRTD.
Private Stanley Elmer Barjarow
Born on 6 December 1896 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of Reuben and Jennie Barjarow, Coboconk, Ontario - brother of Private Tracy Edgar Barjarow - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 November 1915 (number 724519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 30 April 1917 - died on 27 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 November 1915 (number 724519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 30 April 1917 - died on 27 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Corporal George Frederick Barden
Born on 31 March 1888 in Caterham Valley, Surrey, England - son of Mary Ann (Annie) Barden, Caterham Valley, Surrey, England - attestation form notes present address in Stroud, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 157th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 December 1915 (number 643220) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Joined the 157th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 December 1915 (number 643220) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Monday 12 February 2007
Captain Gregor Barclay
Born on 19 January 1885 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Reverend James Barclay, DD, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as barrister, single, no current military service, formerly a member of the McGill University Canadian Officer Training Corps, height of 6 feet 2 inches, chest of 39 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - seconded to the Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Military Headquarters, on 24 October 1916 - seconded to the Deputy Judge Advocate-General for Siberia on 19 October 1918.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Slovakia) (as a lieutenant-colonel).
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - seconded to the Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Military Headquarters, on 24 October 1916 - seconded to the Deputy Judge Advocate-General for Siberia on 19 October 1918.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Slovakia) (as a lieutenant-colonel).
Private James Barcier
Born on 17 May 1897 in Bonville, Ontario - son of Jane [?], Bonville, 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 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 September 1915 (number 145210) - 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 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 31 December 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 Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 September 1915 (number 145210) - 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 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 31 December 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)
Lance-Corporal Arthur Wellington Barber
Born on 19 April 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Flora Barber, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hairs, Baptist.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1915 (number 775008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 September 1917 - later served with the CADC.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1915 (number 775008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 September 1917 - later served with the CADC.
Sunday 11 February 2007
Private Efrem Baranow
Born on 7 March 1891 in Hromikj, Russia - son of Vasily Baranow, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - attestation form notes present address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Orthodox Catholic.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 May 1916 (number 640160) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 16 January 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 May 1916 (number 640160) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 16 January 1918.
Private Stephen John Banville
Born on 28 January 1897 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Mary Banville, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmhand; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 March 1915 - transferred to the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 144640) - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded accidentally on 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 January 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 February 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 3 June 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 March 1915 - transferred to the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 144640) - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded accidentally on 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 January 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 February 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 3 June 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Corporal Alfred Joseph Bannister
Born on 28 October 1895 in Caseman, England - son of Mrs. Ada Bannister, London, England - attestation form notes trade as lumberman, single, no current military service, formerly served one year in 59th Regiment, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, dark eyes, fair hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1915 (number 410677) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 6 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 4 April 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery, France.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1915 (number 410677) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 6 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 4 April 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery, France.
Private Joseph Hugh Bannerman
Born on 18 December 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland - grandson of Hugh Bannerman, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, currently a member of 23rd Field Battery, previous service of one year in camp with 23rd Field Battery, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 40 inches, Presbyterian.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 7 June 1915 (number 410676) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 22 March 1916.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 7 June 1915 (number 410676) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 22 March 1916.
Private John Bannerman
Born on 30 October 1879 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane Bannerman, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as boiler maker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410013) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison dutry in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917.
Died on 13 May 1925.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410013) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison dutry in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917.
Died on 13 May 1925.
Private Alexander Bannatyne
Born on 10 July 1882 in Douglas, Scotland - husband of Alice Bannatyne, Lambton Mills, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as plasterer, married, no current military service, formerly served seven years as a private with Highland Light Infantry and three years as a private with the 48th Highlanders, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 204th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 12 June 1916 (number 237985) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 April 1918 - wounded on 26 July 1918 - invalided to England on 28 July 1918.
Joined the 204th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 12 June 1916 (number 237985) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 April 1918 - wounded on 26 July 1918 - invalided to England on 28 July 1918.
Monday 5 February 2007
Private James Henry Banks
Born on 13 February 1886 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Florence Banks, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as iron worker, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 January 1916 (number 669017) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 2 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 January 1916 (number 669017) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 2 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Lieutenant George William Banks
Born on 10 June 1889 in San Francisco, California, USA - husband of Francis Craig Banks, South Farmington, Nova Scotia - attestation form notes current address in South Farmington, Nova Scotia, trade as mechanic, currently serving with 69th [Regiment?], Church of England.
Joined the 112th Canadian Infantry Battalion, serving with that unit for six months - transferred to the 237th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 March 1918.
Joined the 112th Canadian Infantry Battalion, serving with that unit for six months - transferred to the 237th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 March 1918.
Private Francis Charles Banks
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 11 January 1916 (number 775020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 January 1917 - invalided to England on 5 February 1917 - transferred to the 3rd Labour Battalion on 31 July 1917 - transferred to the 12th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 25 November 1917 - promoted to lance-corporal.
Private Arthur Bandy
Born on 6 May 1892 in London, England - husband of Ellen Bandy, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as driver, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 March 1916 (number 775962) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer. Although buried by shell-fire three times, he insisted on carrying on, going out in the open many times under heavy fire to help the wounded. His condition became such that his platoon commander ordered him in, but he pointed out the number of wounded and shortage of bearers, and remained at work till the battalion was relieved. Even then he went out to the areas held by other companies, and helped with their wounded." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "Throughout the operations from Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man set a wonderful example of devotion to duty and cheerfulness in carrying out his duties as S.B. He repeatedly went out in the open to dress the wounded and remained on duty after having been buried three times besides suffering from concussion."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation, award announced 12 July 1918 - unit recommendation undated, no text.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 March 1916 (number 775962) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer. Although buried by shell-fire three times, he insisted on carrying on, going out in the open many times under heavy fire to help the wounded. His condition became such that his platoon commander ordered him in, but he pointed out the number of wounded and shortage of bearers, and remained at work till the battalion was relieved. Even then he went out to the areas held by other companies, and helped with their wounded." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "Throughout the operations from Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man set a wonderful example of devotion to duty and cheerfulness in carrying out his duties as S.B. He repeatedly went out in the open to dress the wounded and remained on duty after having been buried three times besides suffering from concussion."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation, award announced 12 July 1918 - unit recommendation undated, no text.
Lieutenant Alfred John Ballinger
Born on 26 June 1886 in Croydon, Surrey, England - son of Mrs. E.S. Ballinger, Croydon, Surrey, England - attestation form notes trade as bookkeeper, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined No. 2 University Company on 17 June 1915 (number McG 266) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 23 or 24 August 1915 - sent to England for officer training on 28 February 1917 - commissioned as an officer - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France as a lieutenant on 14 July 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Joined No. 2 University Company on 17 June 1915 (number McG 266) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 23 or 24 August 1915 - sent to England for officer training on 28 February 1917 - commissioned as an officer - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France as a lieutenant on 14 July 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Sunday 4 February 2007
Sergeant John Stephen Percy Ball
Born on 28 June 1894 in Slough, Buckinghamshire, England - son of Mrs. Susan G. Ball, Alexandria, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as printer, single, no current or former military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 31 July 1915 (number 410446) - 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 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 31 July 1915 (number 410446) - 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 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.
Private Frederick Ball
Born on 17 November 1889 in Bedford, England - son of Arthur Ball, Col[?], England - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 November 1915 (number 724581) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 or 3 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 November 1915 (number 724581) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 or 3 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Private Charles Gilbert Ball
Born on 8 September 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. C. Ball, Bristol, England - attestation form notes trade as labor[er], single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 32.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1915 (number 410445) - 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 18 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 May 1917.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1915 (number 410445) - 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 18 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 May 1917.
Private James Stevenson Balfour
Born on 18 June 1894 in Regina, Saskatchewan - son of James Balfour, Regina, Saskatchewan - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 410089) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 5 May 1917 - commissioned and promoted to the rank of lieutenant - seconded to the Secretary of the Royal Air Force from 13 June 1917 to 17 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1915 (number 410089) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 5 May 1917 - commissioned and promoted to the rank of lieutenant - seconded to the Secretary of the Royal Air Force from 13 June 1917 to 17 January 1919.
Sergeant Frederick Pierce Baldwin
Born on 12 April 1898 in North Augusta, Ontario - son of Eli Baldwin, North Augusta, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in North Augusta, Ontario, trade as bank clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 0.125 inches, chest of 39 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, very light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 March 1916 (number 640030) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 May 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 March 1916 (number 640030) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 May 1918.
Lance-Corporal Charles Wilfred Baldwin
Born on 9 October 1885 in Cleaveland, Somerset, England - no next of kin listed - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as plasterer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches, fair complexion, light hazel eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 December 1915 (number 775230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 23 January 1918 - wounded on 22 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery, France.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 December 1915 (number 775230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 23 January 1918 - wounded on 22 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery, France.
Private Andrew Baldwin
Born on 30 November 1887 in Brighton, Sussex, England - son of Charles Baldwin, Brighton, Sussex, England - attestation form notes trade as estimator and draughtsman, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1915 (number 411020) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 3 June 1916 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 12 May 1918 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1915 (number 411020) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 3 June 1916 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 12 May 1918 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 January 1919.
Private John Harry Baker
Born on 12 June 1893 in Dover, Kent, England - son of G.W. Baker, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous service in the military, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 January 1916 (number 775028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Trench Mortar Battery on 3 February 1918.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 January 1916 (number 775028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Trench Mortar Battery on 3 February 1918.
Private Horace Simon Baker
Born on 25 June 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth Baker, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as plasterer, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards for two years, formerly served seven years in the Royal Navy, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410508) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410508) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915.
Private Harry Albert Baker
Born on 7 March 1885 in La Salle County, Illinois, USA - brother of Mrs. Thoas Ware [?], West Fall, Oregon, USA - attestation form notes present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as locksmith, single, no current service in the military, formerly served four years, five months in US Navy, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 207857) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918 - later served with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada - promoted to Acting Corporal.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 207857) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918 - later served with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada - promoted to Acting Corporal.
Saturday 3 February 2007
Private Harry Baker
Born on 31 January 1882 in Kennington, London, England - brother of Frederick Baker, Kennington, London, England - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as miner, single, no current or previous service in the military, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 760967) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 June 1917.
Died on 17 May 1922.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 February 1916 (number 760967) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 June 1917.
Died on 17 May 1922.
Private George William Baker
Born on 1 July 1889 in Dover, Kent, England - son of George and Mary Anne Baker, Dover, Kent, England - attestation forms note present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as brakeman, single, not currently in the military, previous service of twenty months in the 38th Battalion, CEF (1917), height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1915 (number 410010) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 June 1916 - joined ??? in Toronto on 19 December 1917, medical portion of attestation noting "re-attested for further treatment".
Died on 14 October 1919 or 14 October 1924.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1915 (number 410010) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 June 1916 - joined ??? in Toronto on 19 December 1917, medical portion of attestation noting "re-attested for further treatment".
Died on 14 October 1919 or 14 October 1924.
Thursday 1 February 2007
Private James Bain
Born on 1 February 1894 in Crow Lake, Ontario - son of Louis Bain, Crow Lake, Ontario - attestation form notes trade farm labour, single, no current military service, formerly served one year with 47th Regiment, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, grey-brown eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410712) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 29 November 1916 - wounded on 14 September 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410712) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 29 November 1916 - wounded on 14 September 1917.
Private Gordon Baillod
Born on 29 January 1895 in Burks Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Baillod, South Porcupine, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in South Porcupine, Ontario, trade as teamster, single, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, brownish blue eyes, dark brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 February 1916 (number 648045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 February 1916 (number 648045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Private Robert James Dunbar Bailie
Born on 4 September 1877 in Canada - son of Mrs. Catharine Bailie, Billings Bridge, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410009) - 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 24 February 1915 (number 410009) - 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.
Private Reuben Peter Bailey, MM
Born on 9 May 1895 in Chatham, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane Fowler, friend and guardian, Billings Bridge, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously a member of 2nd Canadian Field Artillery, Ottawa, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410008) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 February 1919 - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, (Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation issued 14 August 1918: "For gallant conduct in establishing touch with Flank Divn. during operations near Haugard Aug. 8/18."
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410008) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 February 1919 - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, (Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation issued 14 August 1918: "For gallant conduct in establishing touch with Flank Divn. during operations near Haugard Aug. 8/18."
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