Born on 23 December 1886 in London, England - husband of Olive G. Barton, Cobourg, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as boilermaker, married, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 40.5 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1915 (number 410016) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 30 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
Recommended for a Military Medal - no award - unit recommendation 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Thursday, 29 March 2007
Private Guy Bartlett
Born on 5 November 1895 in Chichester, England - brother of Miss Olive Bartlett, address illegible (brother, Herbert Bartlett, Sherborn, Massachusetts, struck out) - attestation form notes trade as farmhand, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 20 May 1915 (number 410237) - 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 3 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 20 May 1915 (number 410237) - 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 3 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.
Private George Samuel Bartlett
Born on 19 March 1898 in England - next of kin unknown - attestation form notes present address at St. Georges Home, Ottawa, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 230th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 October 1916 (number 1012682) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 19 February 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 2 June 1919.
Joined the 230th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 October 1916 (number 1012682) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 19 February 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 2 June 1919.
Private Thomas Mackenzie Bartlett
Born on 23 August 1895 in Sidney Crossing, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Bartlett, Foxboro, Ontario - attestation form gives present address in Foxboro, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Methodist.
Joined the 254th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 November 1916 (number 1093028) - sailed with the battalion to England as a sergeant - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 24 July 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 254th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 November 1916 (number 1093028) - sailed with the battalion to England as a sergeant - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 24 July 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Arthur Barry
Born on 10 October 1897 in Bolton, Lancs, England - son of Mrs. Anne Watson, Hamilton, Ontario - attestation form notes he was living at home, trade as machine operator, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 33 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, good teeth, Methodist.
Joined the 205th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 October 1916 (number 240666) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 5 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 11 August 1918 - repatriated on 18 December 1918.
Joined the 205th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 October 1916 (number 240666) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 5 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 11 August 1918 - repatriated on 18 December 1918.
Sergeant Andrew Barry, MM
Born on 15 January 1884 in Nelson, New Zealand - brother of Mr. W. Barry, Nelson, New Zealand - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 42 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 December 1915 (number 760407) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - recommended by unit on 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 December 1915 (number 760407) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - recommended by unit on 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Private John William Barron
Born on 1 July 1897 in London, England - brother of Charles Barron, 126th Battalion, CEF - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 January 1916 (number 775602) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 14 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 January 1916 (number 775602) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 14 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Wednesday, 28 March 2007
Private Patrick Barrington
Born on 9 September 1893 in Ennistymon, Clare, Ireland - son of Peter Barrington, Carhuclough, Ennistymon - attestation form notes trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1915 (number 410680) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 25 or 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1915 (number 410680) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 25 or 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.
Private Henry George Barrie
Born on 11 October 1897 in Dalhousie, Ontario - son of Hames Barrie, Watson's Corner's, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 February 1916 (number 787129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 1 April 1918.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 February 1916 (number 787129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 1 April 1918.
Private Ernest Barrette
Born on 10 June 1897 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Arthur Barrette, Ottawa, 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 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144331) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 25 May 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 5 June 1916 - discharged from the CEF on 22 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; 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 Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144331) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 25 May 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 5 June 1916 - discharged from the CEF on 22 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Private William Barrett
Born on 2 October 1889 in Newfoundland - son of John Barrett, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410766) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410766) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916.
Tuesday, 27 March 2007
Private Walter Barrett
Born on 22 October 1889 in Kingston, Ontario - son of John Barrett, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 30 November 1915 (number 410449) - 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 28 November 1916 - invalided to England on 5 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 19 August 1917 - wounded on 14 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 17 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 30 November 1915 (number 410449) - 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 28 November 1916 - invalided to England on 5 December 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 19 August 1917 - wounded on 14 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 17 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.
Private Thomas Alfred Barrett
Born on 11 July 1886 in Chelsea, London, England - next of kin listed as Miss Ross Curron Francis[?], Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, light blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 26 May or 22 June 1915 (number 410679) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 5 June 1916.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 26 May or 22 June 1915 (number 410679) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 5 June 1916.
Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Private Harry Barrett
Born on 18 July 1887 in Dufferin County, Ontario - son of Frances William Barnett, Summerville, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Teeterville, Ontario, trade as cheesemaker, single, currently a member of 39th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 December 1915 (number 797523) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 15 October 1918.
Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 December 1915 (number 797523) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 15 October 1918.
Private John Barr
Born on 13 September 1886 in Bothwell, Scotland - husband of Jean Barr, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 20 March or 22 June 1915 (number 410678) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 13 or 14 October 1916 - invalided to England on 18 October 1916 - later served with Reserve Units and the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 20 March or 22 June 1915 (number 410678) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 13 or 14 October 1916 - invalided to England on 18 October 1916 - later served with Reserve Units and the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Saturday, 3 March 2007
Private Archibald Carson Barr
Born on 12 August 1895 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Carson Barr, Glasgow, Scotland - enlistment form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, florid complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410771) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 27 April 1916 - wounded on 11 July 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 April 1915 (number 410771) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 27 April 1916 - wounded on 11 July 1917.
Private Frank Barnhart
Born on 9 August 1895 in Dixon's Corners, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth Barnhart, Dundas, Dundas County - enlistment form notes trade as laborer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Methodist.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 March 1916 (number 633827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 March 1916 (number 633827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Angus Edmund Barnhart
Born on 6 February 1887 in Brockville, Ontario - son of John and Mary Anne Barnhart, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment form notes trade as brakeman, single, no current military service, previously served three years with 41st Regiment and three months with Royal Canadian Dragoons, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410448) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 15 July 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1915 (number 410448) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 15 July 1917.
Private George Allen Barney
Born on 16 February 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Jerry Barney, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment form notes trade as mill operator, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 January 1916 (number 633307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 January 1919.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 January 1916 (number 633307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 January 1919.
Private Harry Barnett
Born on 18 July 1887 in Dufferin County, Ontario - son of Frances William Barnett, Summerville, Ontario - enlistment form notes current address in Teeterville, Ontario, trade as cheesemaker, single, currently a member of the 39th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 40 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 133rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 December 1915 (number 797523) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 19 October 1918.
Joined the 133rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 December 1915 (number 797523) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 19 October 1918.