Born on 25 October 1893 in Pembroke, Ontario - aon of Mrs. E. Benkhe, Pembroke, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as munition worker, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 1 inches, chest of 37 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number3320476) - taken on the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 18 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918.
Saturday, 28 April 2007
Private Charles Morgan Benett
Born on 18 November 1894 in White Stone, Long Island, New York - next of kin listed Miss E.M. Wye, Brantford, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as electrical engineering, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles for three years, previously a member of the cadet corps at Lakefield Prep. School for three year and a member of the cadet corps at Brantford Collegiate Institute for two years, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411024) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 25 November 1915 in order to be commissioned.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411024) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 25 November 1915 in order to be commissioned.
Private William George Henry Bendall
Born on 23 April 1888 in London, England - son of M. and W. Bendall - husband of Ethelwyn L. Bendall, Sarnia, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as cooper, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 70th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Sarnia, Ontario, on 20 September 1915 (number 123569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Joined the 70th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Sarnia, Ontario, on 20 September 1915 (number 123569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Private Sylvain Belliveau
Born on 26 June 1895 in Rogersville, New Brunswick - son of Mrs. Susan Richards, Shediac, New Brunswick - attestation form notes present address in Shediac, New Brusnwick, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 12 August 1916 (number 1033249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 3 or 4 May 1917 - wounded (on duty) on 23 August 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 12 August 1916 (number 1033249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 3 or 4 May 1917 - wounded (on duty) on 23 August 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Private Arthur Belley
Born 11 September 1895 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. Rosina Belley, Hull, Quebec - attestation form notes present address in Hull, Quebec, trade as picture operator, single, no current or previous military service, height of 4 feet 11.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 633777) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 633777) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Private Pierre Bellefeuille
Born on 10 August 1895 in Hawkesbury, Ontario - son of Joseph Bellefeuille, Hawkesbury, 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 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 4 September 1915 (number 145226) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - transferred to the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 22 or 26 January 1916 - transferred to the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 28 June or 15 September 1916 - wounded on 16 September 1916 - wounded on 15 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1917 - rejoined the 22nd Battalion on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 February 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1918 - rejoined the 22nd Battalion on 27 May 1918 - killed in action on 27 August 1918 - buried in Quebec Cemetery (grave C.8), 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; 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 Alexandria, Ontario, on 4 September 1915 (number 145226) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - transferred to the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 22 or 26 January 1916 - transferred to the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 28 June or 15 September 1916 - wounded on 16 September 1916 - wounded on 15 December 1916 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1917 - rejoined the 22nd Battalion on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 February 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1918 - rejoined the 22nd Battalion on 27 May 1918 - killed in action on 27 August 1918 - buried in Quebec Cemetery (grave C.8), 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.177)
Private Deriva Bellefeuille
Born on 25 June 1896 in Lochire, [?] - son of Napoleon Bellefeuille, Green Valley, Ontario - attestation form notes current address in Green Valley, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently serving with the 59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 633135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 May 1918 - wounded on 19 October 1918.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 633135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 May 1918 - wounded on 19 October 1918.
Private Wilson Edward Bell
Born on 2 July 1899 in Yorkshire, England - son of Jean Bell, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the No. 2 Overseas Canadian Army Service Corps Depot in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918.
Joined the No. 2 Overseas Canadian Army Service Corps Depot in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918.
Sergeant Richard Bell
Born on 4 March 1893 in Dromeskin, Louth, Ireland - brother of James Bell, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as night watchman, single, no current military service, previously served sixteen days with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Regiment and twenty-seven days with the Royal Canadian Regiment, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410683) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Joined the 59th Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410683) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Friday, 27 April 2007
Captain Gerald Gordon Bell, DFC
Born on 11 June 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sydney Bell, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as engineer, single, currently a member of the military, no previous military service.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, 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 - sent to England and seconded to the Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force from 9 January 1917 to 6 May 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awarded the Legion d'Honneur.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (France).
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, 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 - sent to England and seconded to the Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force from 9 January 1917 to 6 May 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awarded the Legion d'Honneur.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (France).
Private Frederick Russell Bell
Born on 17 October 1894 in St. Vincent Township, Ontario - son of James E. and Margery Saphona (or Saprona) Bell (nee White), Meaford, Ontario (or Rocklyn, Ontario) - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Meaford, Ontario, on 26 March 1916 (number 838834) - transferred to the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 or 22 February 1917 - wounded on 2 or 26 October 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Anneux British Cemetery, France.
Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Meaford, Ontario, on 26 March 1916 (number 838834) - transferred to the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 or 22 February 1917 - wounded on 2 or 26 October 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Anneux British Cemetery, France.
Private Chester Nathaniel Bell
Born on 8 February 1897 - son of Mrs. Nellie Bell, Hamilton, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Dutton, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 30.25 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 189459) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 189459) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Lance-Corporal Charles Rudolph Bell
Born on 10 September 1888 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Lee Bell, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Baptist.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 410682) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, France.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 410682) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, France.
Private Burritt Bell
Born on 21 June 1894 in Smith, Ontario - son of Thomas George Bell, Peterborough, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in Peterborough, Ontario, single, Baptist, trade as butter maker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 4020587) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - killed in action on 4 November 1918 - buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery, France.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 4020587) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - killed in action on 4 November 1918 - buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery, France.
Private George Belk
Born on 28 February 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Belk, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as rubber worker, single, no current military service, previously served 1.5 years with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775603) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775603) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 April 1917.
Thursday, 26 April 2007
Private Lawrence Belfoy
Born on 26 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Robert and Louisa Gower Belfoy, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as steam engineer, single, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410531) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 29 July 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410531) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 29 July 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.
Private James Edward Belcher
Born on 7 October 1885 in Belleville, Ontario - husband of Beatrice Belcher, Belleville, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as boilermaker, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 July 1916 (number 637190) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 March 1918.
Died in April 1923.
Joined the 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 July 1916 (number 637190) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 or 9 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 March 1918.
Died in April 1923.
Private Emile Belanger
Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1915 (number 410022) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 1st Tram Company, Canadian Engineers, on 23 November 1917 - wounded on 2 May 1918.
Private Moses Belair
Born on 22 July 1894 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of David Belair, Alexandria, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the "Canadian Volunteers", height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410681) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 3 May 1918 - wounded on 30 July 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410681) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 3 May 1918 - wounded on 30 July 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Cleophas Belair
Born on 19 September 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Belair, Hull, Quebec - recruitment form notes present address in Hull, Quebec, single, Roman Catholic, trade as salesman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 3320613) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 3320613) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private John Courtney Beer
Born on 4 August 1895 in Swindon, England - son of Mrs. Margaret G. Forey[?], Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 21 January 1915 (number 410021) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 21 January 1915 (number 410021) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 1917.
Private Oliver Bee
Born on 19 August 1892 in London, England - son of Rose Bee, New Cross, England - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 77th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144499) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
[also An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926]
Joined the 77th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144499) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
[also An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926]
Private Edmond Bedard
Born on 18 March 1898 in St. Tite, Quebec - son of Delmar[?] Bedard, St. Tite, Quebec - recruitment form notes he was a "defaulter" under the Military Service Act, single, Roman Catholic, trade as lumberman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 May 1918 (number 4021653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 May 1918 (number 4021653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Private Delval Bedard
Born on 3 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son Mrs. A. Bedard, Westboro, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Westboro, Ontario, trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33.25 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 238th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 June 1916 (number 1036118) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 2 January 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 1 May 1919.
Joined the 238th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 June 1916 (number 1036118) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 2 January 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 1 May 1919.
Sunday, 22 April 2007
Private Robert John Beckett
Born on 26 January 1900 (originally entered 26 January 1898) in Toronto, Ontario - son of Alice Beckett, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 March 1916 (number 670012) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 1 or 2 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.
Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 March 1916 (number 670012) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 1 or 2 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.
Private Harold Edmond Beck
Born on 23 January 1897 in Strathcona, ??? - next of kin listed as Jemima Beck, Kingston, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previous military service of one year with 5th Field Battery, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 724661) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 12 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 August 1918.
Died on 25 September 1922.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 December 1915 (number 724661) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 12 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 August 1918.
Died on 25 September 1922.
Lieutenant Cyril Lloyd Beck
Born on 9 January 1893 in Edmonton, Alberta - next of kin listed as Justice N.D. Beck, Edmonton, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as student at law, single, no current military service, previous military service as a lieutenant with 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1915 (number 411171) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 2 February 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1915 (number 411171) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 2 February 1916.
Lieutenant Benjamin Roberts Bechtel
Born on 23 December 1871 in West Chester, Pennsylvania - next of kin listed as Kathleen Boyle Bechtel, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes married, currently a member of the military, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 14 January 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of training in Canada - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 February 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 14 January 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of training in Canada - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 February 1916.
Private Avila Beaupre
Born on 27 September 1894 in Aylmer, Quebec - son of Mrs. Josephine Beaupre, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410019) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 14 or 15 August 1918 - invalided to England on 21 August 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1915 (number 410019) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 14 or 15 August 1918 - invalided to England on 21 August 1918.
Private Henry Beaulieux
Born on 21 February 1879 (1915) / 21 February 1878 (1916) in Walton, Quebec - husband of Chelina[?] Beaudet (1915), ???, Quebec (1915) / nephew of Jas. Viancare, Walton, Quebec (1916) - attestation form notes trade as cook (1915) / harness and shoemaker (1916), married (1915) / single (1916), no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches (1915) / 5 feet 5 inches (1916), chest of 41 inches (1915) / 45 inches (1916), robust complexion (1915) / medium complexion (1916), brown eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 69th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 August 1915 (number 120363) as "Henri Beaudet" - ??? - joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 May 1916 (number 246369) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Joined the 69th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 August 1915 (number 120363) as "Henri Beaudet" - ??? - joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 May 1916 (number 246369) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Private Arthur Beaulieu
Born on 12 July 1898 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Georges Beaulieu, Montreal, Quebec - recruitment form notes present address in Montreal, Quebec, single, Roman Catholic, trade as carter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 3 May 1918 (number 3321167) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 3 May 1918 (number 3321167) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 3 May 1919.
Private Willie Beaudin
Born on 16 August 1896 in Gaspé, Quebec - son of Mr. E. Beaudin, Hull, Quebec - recruitment form notes present address in Hull, Quebec, married, Roman Catholic, trade as mill hand, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 14 February 1918 (number 3320609) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 14 February 1918 (number 3320609) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Harold Arthur Beatty
Born on 1 June 1894 in Sarnia, Ontario - next of kin listed as J.C. Beatty, Walsh, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as graduate Agricultural College B.S.C., single, currently a member of Guelph OTC, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Wesleyan.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1915 (number 411005) - no subsequent record of service.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1915 (number 411005) - no subsequent record of service.
Private James Royal Beattie
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 January 1916 (number 788259) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 14 April 1919.
Private Gilbert Bear
Birth date unknown (was twenty-three at time of enlistment) in Corbertson Town - husband of Antonia Obey Bear, Standing Buffalo Reserve, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan - attestation form notes present address in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.
Joinbed the 217th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 8 December 1916 (number 276581) - taken on the strength of the 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Joinbed the 217th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 8 December 1916 (number 276581) - taken on the strength of the 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Private Thomas Beanland
Born on 10 August 1885 in Preston, Lancashire, England - brother of Miss Clara Beanland, Preston, Lancashire, England - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 January 1916 (number 760924) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 4 August 1917 - wounded on 24 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 10 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 1 May 1919.
Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 January 1916 (number 760924) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 4 August 1917 - wounded on 24 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 10 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 1 May 1919.
Saturday, 21 April 2007
Private Stanley Allen Beadle
Born on 24 February 1876 (1915) or 1877 (1917) in Brooklyn, New York - son of Mrs. Juliet Allen Beadle, Port Chester, New York - attestation forms note present address in (1915) Toronto, Ontario / (1917) New York City, New York, trade as advertising manager, (1915) Episcopalean / (1917) Church of England, widower, formerly served with New York State National Guard 74th Regiment, currently (1915) serving with 13th Royal Regiment, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 70th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 September 1915 - transferred to the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 December 1915 - retired as a Lieutenant having only served in Canada - enlisted in the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 13 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 4 January 1918.
Joined the 70th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 September 1915 - transferred to the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 December 1915 - retired as a Lieutenant having only served in Canada - enlisted in the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 13 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 4 January 1918.
Acting-Sergeant William Hume Beach
Born on 21 December 1896 in Beachburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Christina Beach, Pembroke, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Wesleyan.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 16 March 1915 (number 410238) - 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 1 January 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 July 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 16 March 1915 (number 410238) - 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 1 January 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 July 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
Private William Robert Baynham
Born on 15 October 1896 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Baynham, Prescott, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade as railroader, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 March 1916 (number 639999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 March 1916 (number 639999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Thomas Lee Bayley
Born on 13 March 1891 in Sydenham Township, Ontario – son of Mrs. Martha Bayley, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan – attestation form notes present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 March 1916 (number 838954) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded (on duty) on 1 November 1917 – wounded on 31 March 1918 – invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 March 1916 (number 838954) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded (on duty) on 1 November 1917 – wounded on 31 March 1918 – invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Friday, 20 April 2007
Private Robert Isaac Baxter
Son of Robert and Annie Baxter, Ottawa, Ontario
Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410025) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - promoted to lance-corporal - killed in action on 24 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.
Private Frederick Thomas Baulch
Son of the late John Thomas Baulch and Edith Hasler (formerly Baulch), Basingstoke, Hants, England
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 February 1916 (number 633562) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery, France.
Private Frank Bauford
Joined the 38th Battalion on 24 March 1915 (number 410296) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 October 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1917 - killed in action on 6 November 1917.
Sergeant Harry Bates, MM
Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, on 21 October 1915 (number 225503) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 29 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - 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."
Private Harold Kingdon Bate
Born on 7 May 1899 in Newcastle, New Brunswick - son of Wm. J. Bate, Newcastle, New Brunswick - attestation form notes present address in Fredericton, New Brunswick, trade as rough carpenter, single, no current military service, previously served three years as a Cadet company commander, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the Canadian Engineers on 16 May 1917 (number 2006041) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 10 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 5 June 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Private William Thomas Batchelor
Born on 26 August 1895 in Lingfield, England - son of Mrs. Eliza Batchelor, Owen Sound, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as finisher, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Church of England.
Joined the 147th Battalion on 27 November 1915 (number 838012) - 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 23 November 1917.
Corporal George Batch
Born on 24 April 1882 in London, England - son of Mrs. F. Batch, Chingford, Essex, England - attestation form notes trade as cement and steel bridge construction, single, no current military service, served two years with the 9th Battalion Welch Imperial Yeomanry during the South African War, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fresh complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 35th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 30 June 1915 (number 404996) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Captain Edward Bassett
Born on 2 November 1886 in Omagh, Ireland - next of kin, John Bassett, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as broker, single, no current military service, previously served with the Honourable Artillery Company, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38th inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 21st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 January 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 19 July 1916 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade as an Orderly Officer on 3 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Rep. General Headquarters as an Orderly Officer on 20 September 1916 - transferred to the 142nd Infantry Brigade as a S/Captain on 31 March 1918 - transferred to the 125th Infantry Brigade as a S/Captain on 10 April 1918 - sent to England on 31 July 1918 - served with the Military Headquarters in Ottawa from 11 September 1918 to 31 March 1919.
Private Albert John Bassett, MM
Born on 15 August 1890 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England - brother of Mrs. Emma Northy, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England - attestation form notes current address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 March 1916 (number 190182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 1 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommended 30 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations near Valenciennes."
Private Frederick Herbert Henry Barton
Born on 25 January 1892 in Grenville County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Henrietta Barton, Spencerville, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light auburn hair, Methodist.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 March 1916 (number 639945) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded (on duty) on 16 September 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918.
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