Sergeant Frederick Adams, MSM

Born on 10 December 1897 in Victoria, British Columbia - son of J.H. Adams (photographer), Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916 he gave his present address as Perth, Ontario, was a student, single, not currently or previously a member of the military, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighed 145 pounds, with a chest of 34 inches, with fair complexion, brown eyes, medium light hair, and was a Baptist.

Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Perth, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 787153) embarked onboard SS Lapland from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 23 September 1916 - arrived in Liverpool, England, on 6 October 1916 - struck off strength of the 130th Battalion the same day - taken on the strength of the 12th Battalion the same day - struck off the strength of the 12th Battalion on 14 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - absent without leave from 26 June to 2 July 1917 - in confinement awaiting trial on 2 July 1917 - tried by Field General Court Martial on 28 July 1917 for "When on active service, desertion", found not guilty of desertion, but found guilty of absence without leave and sentenced to twenty-eight days of Field Punishment No. 1 and forfeiture of seven days' pay - sentence confirmed by Brigadier-General J.H. MacBrien, officer commanding 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, on 29 July 1917 - granted leave from 28 November to 14 December 1917 - promoted to Sergeant on 10 May 1918 - granted leave from 20 November to 8 December 1918 - attached for duty to 3rd Echelon General Headquarters, Canadian Section, on 12 January 1919 - graded for pay and allowances as Sergeant Clerk on 12 February 1919 - transferred to 6th Reserve Battalion (unknown when) - taken on strength Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot on 18 April 1919 - posted to Canadian Area Records Clearing House in London on 1 May 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 May 1919 - sailed for Halifax onboard SS Olympic on 13 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 July 1919.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (announced by London Gazette 31370, 3 June 1919) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918 "for faithful services in capacity of Clerk in Battalion Orderly Room (Peace Despatch)".

(sources: Library and Archives Canada, personnel file, Adams, Frederick; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Andrew Osborne Bonsecour

Born on 20 June 1895 in Martintown, Ontario - son of Mrs. Matilda Bonsecour, Martintown, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Mille Roches, Ontario, trade as mill hand, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment for two years and three months, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 1 November 1916 (number 1042290) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 May 1918.

Private Max Bondaroski

Born on 15 June 1893 in Kirov, Russia - son of Mik and Katerina Bondaroski, Kiev, Russia - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410028) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 6 January 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV. A. 82), France.

Private Peter Bolyea

Born on 18 January 1900 in Oshawa, Ontario (originally wrote 1898 on his attestation form) - son of Mary Bolyea, Belleville, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 636745) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion as a "minor" on 17 June 1917.

Corporal Wallace Ross Bolton

Born on 20 December 1890 in Grenville, Ontario - son of Albert Bolton, Jellyby, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Merrickville, Ontario, trade as jeweller, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Methodist.

Joined the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column in Merrickville, Ontario, on 1 April 1917 (number 2043049) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.

Private John Smurthwaite Bolton

Born on 9 June 1877 in Yorkshire, England - husband of Louisa Bolton, Darlington, Durham, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as painter, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Congregationalist.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 669038) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.

Private Harold Bolton

Born on 12 April 1893 in Lancashire, England - husband of Ada Elizabeth Bolton, Toronto, Ontario - attestation paper notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as weaver, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, auburn hair, Church of England.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Alfred Boling

Born on 16 August 1887 in Finland (moved to Canada in 1906) - sister of Mrs. Anna Carlson, Port Arthur, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as trackman, single, currently a member of the militia (no unit named), no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Lutheran.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410458) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded (accident) on 29 September 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 27 February 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 24 August 1918.

Private George Gabriel Boland, MM

Born on 29 October 1870 in Wexham, North Wales - uncle of Patrick Flannigan, Wexham, North Wales - attestation form notes trade as sailor, single, no current military service, previously served nine months in 9th Infantry Regiment WSA[?], height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410457) - 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 Canadian Labour Pool on 26 April 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal (announced 13 March 1918) - no citation - unit recommendation undated: "For bravery in the Field".

Private William Bolan

Born on 15 August 1882 in Quyon, Quebec - brother of James Bolan, Eauclaire, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as river driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; dark brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 October 1915 (number 145270) - 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 - died on 17 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave IV. C. 3), 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)

Private Michael John Boisvert

Born on 10 May 1895 in Chapeau, Quebec - son of Alphonse Boisvert, Chapeau, Quebec - attestation form notes present address in Chapeau, Quebec, trade as brakeman, single, currently a member of 97th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion in North Bay, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 649350) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 January 1919.

Private Albert Roy Bogart

Born on 25 September 1895 in Newmarket, Ontario - son of Herbert and Jennie Bogart (nee Creaser), Owen Sound, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as furnace mounter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 838018) - 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 (grave XXI. DD. 13).

Private Alfred Charles Bodenham

Born on 30 December 1898 in London, England - son of Minnie Bodenham, St. Mary's, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in St. Mary's, Ontario, trade as labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 1 inch, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 110th Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Mary's, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 727401) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

Private Gordon William Boddington

Born on 18 June 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William J. Boddington, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Baptist.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410464) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 October 1915.

Private Ernest Robert Blythe

Born on 23 March 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Nellie Blythe, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bootmaker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 77th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 3 August 1915 (number 144521) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion in France on 5 or 6 October 1916 - wounded on 29 July 1917 - invalided to England on 5 August 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Thomas Blyth

Born on 12 July 1892 in Brightlingsea, Essex, England - son of Thomas Blyth, Brightlingsea, Essex, England - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410456) - 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 4 December 1916.

Sergeant William Joseph Blowing

Born on 23 December 1891 in London, England - husband of Mrs. Ada Blowing, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bridgeman, married, one four year old child, one two year old child, currently a member of the Army Medical Corps in Toronto, Ontario, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 10 March 1915 (number 410027) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 22 March 1917 - invalided to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 27 October 1917 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

Private Stanley Phillip Blowing, MM

Born on 28 December 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Adela Blowing, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bridgeman (cook), single, currently a member of the Governor General's Body Guard, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410455) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 1 November 1917 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in carrying out his duties as Battn. runner, during the advance on Apr. 9th and the following days until Apr. 13/17."

Private Victor Kenneth Blewett

Born on 14 May 1892 in Dilton Marsh, Wilts., England - son of Alice Blewett, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wilts., England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as barber, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Baptist.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 669036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917.

Private Percy George Blatchly

Born on 28 May 1874 in London, England - brother of Maria Jane Blatchly, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as traveller, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 74th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 135103) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.

Private Frank Blank

Born on 17 September 1896 in Wilno, Ontario - son of Frank Blank, Wilno, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Wilno, Ontario, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 37 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Pembroke, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 788873) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 27 or 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 22 June 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.

Private George Frederick Blaney

Born on 2 June 1879 in [???], Ontario - son of James H. Blaney, Russell, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Russell, Ontario, trade as construction foreman, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Russell, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 633872) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - later promoted to Sergeant with the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment.

Private James Peter Blanchard

Born on 16 August 1890 in Charlottenburg, Glengarry Township, Ontario - son of Louie Blanchard, RR No.1 Cornwall, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Cornwall, Ontario, on 7 March 1915 (number 410240) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.

Sergeant Thomas Clifford Blakely

Born on 16 June 1892 in Dundalk, Ontario - son of Thomas A. Blakely, Flesherton, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Flesherton, Ontario, trade as tailor, single, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 2 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Methodist.

Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 838808) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - served as a tailor with the 38th Battalion - invalided sick to England on 28 February 1919.

Corporal John Blake

Born on 19 September 1891 in Margate, England - nephew of Mrs. Fagg[?], Kent, England - attestation paper notes present address 11th Regiment Irish Fusiliers of Canada, William St., Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as soldier, single, currently a member of the 11th Regiment Irish Fusiliers of Canada for 18[?] months, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 29 February 1916 (number 761100) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 5 January 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 8 January 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 2 October 1918.

Major Aristide Blais

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 16 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps in France on 30 December 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion as battalion medical officer from 14 to 30 January 1917.

Private Leonard McClure Blair

Born on 11 February 1883 in County Antrim, Ireland - husband of Nellie Blair, Lindsay, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as Grant Trunk Railway engineer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 25 June 1915 (number 454142) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917.

Acting-Lance-Sergeant Gordon Blair

Born on 6 March 1892 in Roxborough Township, Ontario - son of William Blair, Moose Creek, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 37.25 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410649) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 20 September 1916 - wounded on 6 November 1917.

Private Frank Alexander Blair

Born on 30 January 1893 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland - son of Mrs. A. Urquhart, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as engineering officer work, single, no current military service, previously served with 3rd Victoria Rifles from 1907 to 1908, height of 5 feet 9.7 inches, chest of 34 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 April 1915 (number 411028) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 3 June 1916.

Private George Thomas Blackhurst

Born on 30 July 1885 in Harrowsmith, Ontario - son of Alice Blackhurst, Hardington, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as harness maker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair, Methodist.

Joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Gananoque, Ontario, on 21 September 1915 (number 219589) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 29 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 19 April 1917.

Private George Alfred Arthur Blackburn

Born on 3 April 1874 in Hurray Bay, Quebec - husband of Rose Blackburn, Eastview (Ottawa), Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bartender, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 March 1915 (number 410688) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion in France on 9 February 1917.

Private Charles David Cecil Blackburn

Born on 31 August 1895 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England - next of kin listed as David Blackburn, Vonda, Saskatchewan - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 19 March 1915 (number 411100) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 September 1916.

Private Wilfred Bisson

Born on 13 January 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Bisson, Ottawa, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as splicer (rope), no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1918 (number 4025002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private John Bisset

Born on 14 January 1880 in Lochae, Dundee, Scotland - son of Mrs. Barbara Bisset, Lochae, Dundee, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as weaver, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, Presbyterian.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 12 November 1915 (number 760089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 26 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 26 October 1917.

Lieutenant Dewart McKenzie Bissell

Born on 28 May 1887 in Algonquin, Leeds, Ontario - son of Catharine Bissell, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as broker, Methodist, currently a member of the 41st Regiment for two years, no previous military service.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 12 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 3 or 23 February 1918 - invalided sick to England on 8 September 1918.

Private Alfred Samuel Bissell

Born on 15 February 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Alice Davison, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 775897) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 1 May 1919.

Private Howard Archibald Bishop

Born on 27 August 1874 in Wolfville, Ontario - husband of Mrs. M. Bishop, Vancouver, British Columbia - attestation form notes present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as grocer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 40 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 19 December 1915 (number 760590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - injured (accident) and invalided to England on 30 November 1918.

Private Frank Ernest Bishop

Born on 30 March 1876 in Birmingham, England - husband of Naomi Bishop, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as brass worker, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Methodist.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 February 1916 (number 669901) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 25 April 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 9 May 1918.

Sergeant Edwin Birnie

Born on 28 May 1889 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Kate Bernie, Aberdeen, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served with the Aberdeen Artillery, height of 5 feet 6.5[?] inches, weight of 140 pounds, chest of 39 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 (number 410452) - 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 Canadian Labour Pool on 3 April 1918.

Private William Joseph Birmingham

Born on 21 April 1885 in Innistallan Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Birmingham, St. Thomas, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as boilermaker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 189885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - died on 2 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery, France (III.E.33).

Private Frank Bird, MM

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 5 February 1916 (number 510672) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 31 December 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 27th to 30th Sept. 1918."

Private Arthur Thomas Birch

Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 648075) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917.

Private William Binks

Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 or 26 February 1915 (number 410915) - 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 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private Isaac Morton Bingham

Joined the 183rd or 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 March 1916 (number 1042345) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Frank Bilston

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 March 1916 (number 776027) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 25 or 27 July 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 23 September 1918 - transferred to the CGB[?] Depot on 19 November 1918.

Sergeant John Billings, DCM, CdeG

Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 April 1916 (number 788632) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 5 January 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 9 January 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - medal citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity of Douai-Cambrai Road in front of Bourlon, on 29th September, 1918. All officers of his company having become casualties he assumed command of the company and did fine work against an enemy counter-attack, rushing up three Lewis guns and himself operating a gun which was almost immediately destroyed by hostile fire. He brought a second gun to bear against the enemy, and this also was knocked out. He opened fire with the third gun, and, not withstanding heavy enemy machine-gun and sniping fire, kept the gun in action, with the result that the counter-attack never reached our line. Throughout he showed fine courage and determination." - unit recommendation 5 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."

Awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre - no citation - unit recommendation 5 October 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to Duty."

Private George Albert Billings

Born on 20 August 1883 in Township of Brighton, Ontario - next of kin listed as (?) Adelia Billings, Trenton, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as horseman, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Methodist.

Joined the 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Trenton, Ontario, on 8 May 1916 (number 637127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of those wounds on 16 November 1917 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, France (P.III.R.6B).

Private Arthur Archibald Bigras

Born on 6 February 1888 in Cleveland, Ohio - husband of Mrs. Minnie Bigras, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as driver, married, no current military service, previously served three years with 2nd Field Battery, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410025) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, in France as a Sapper on 13 January 1917 - died on 29 July 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium (I.L.37).

Private Hilary V. Bignell

Born on 9 November 1889 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as C.A. Bignell, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as engineering student, single, currently a member of the McGill Canadian Officers' Training Corps, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.8 inches, chest of 37.8 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 24 February 1915 (number 410913) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 26 October 1916 in order to be commissioned as an officer.

Private John Biggs

Husband of Lily Mary Biggs, Toronto, Ontario - son of William and Ellen Biggs, Birmingham, England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 May or 22 June 1915 (number 410687) - 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 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium (X.25).

Private Etienne Samuel Bieler

Born on 3 February 1895 in Lausanne, Switzerland - next of kin listed as Rev. Dr. Charles Bieler, Westmount, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as student, single, currently a lance-corporal with the McGill Canadian Officers' Training Corps, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411022) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, on 23 February 1916 - transferred to the 12th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, on 28 June 1916 - wounded on 3 August 1916 - transferred to the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, on 20 March 1917 - wounded on 29 April 1917 - commissioned and promoted to Lieutenant at some point.

Private André Charles Bieler

Born on 8 October 1896 in Lausanne, Switzerland - next of kin listed as Charles Bieler, Westmount, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served as a cadet in school, height of 5 feet 6.6 inches, chest of 36.1 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410963) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - transferred to CAC[?] Headquarters on 30 January 1918.

Sergeant David Lowery Bevan

Born on 14 September 1894 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England - brother of Arthur Bevan, Dunsford, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Lindsay, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous service in the military, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 725031) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.

Private Arthur John Bevan

Born on 4 March 1898 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England - son of John and Agnes Bevan, Ilfracombe, Devon, England - brother of Kathleen Bevan, London, England - attestation form notes present address in Lindsay, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 April 1916 (number 724230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - died on 11 April 1917 of wounds received on 9 April 1917 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France (III.C.16).

Company Sergeant-Major William Betts

Born on 10 April 1885 in Rosliston, England - husband of Gertrude Betts, Brocket, Alberta - attestation form notes employee of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Department, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined No. 3 University Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 23 July 1915 (number 475773) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 or 13 February 1917 - attached to the Instructional Cadre on 16 March 1917 - transferred to the CCRC[?] on 22 February 1918.

Awarded Mention-in-Despatches [needs to be confirmed].

Private Edward William Bethell

Born on 20 March 1882 in Greenwich, London, England - husband of Mrs. Florence Bethell, Westboro, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bricklater, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, light blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 June 1915 (number 410686) - 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 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 December 1916.

Private Joseph Ralph Best

Born on 13 March 1893 in Picton, Ontario - son of William Best, Wellington, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, sallow complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Picton, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 (number 410024) - 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 27 or 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 7 March 1917.

Private Lorenzo Bertrand

Born on 27 November 1881 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. Z. Bertrand, Hull, Quebec - recruitment form notes present address in Hull, Quebec, single, Roman Catholic, trade as paper cutter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 38 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1918 (number 3320616) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 9 December 1918 - invalided sick to England on 1 May 1919.

Acting-Sergeant John FitzGerald Berton

Born on 7 September 1873 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - next of kin listed as Mrs. Maud Beatrice Berton, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as civil servant, married, no current military service, previously served fourteen years with 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, and nine years with 3rd Regiment, Canadian Artillery, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches, healthy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410453) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - [then?] - transferred to the Canadian Army Postal Corps on 14 June 1916.

Private Frank Berryman

Born on 25 December 1886 in Bristol, England - son of Charles Berryman, Totterdam, Bristol, England - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, greyish blue eyes, dark hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410769) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 18 March 1916.

Private Walter Samuel Berryessa

Born on 17 September 1886 in Martinez, California - next of kin listed as Lillian Berryessa, Cardston, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as printer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Latter Day Saints.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, in Cardston, Alberta, on 8 February 1915 (number 552488) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the 50th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 or 25 October 1917.

Private Thomas Berry

Born on 26 April 1881 in Yorkshire, England - husband of May Berry, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as mechanic, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 669029) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 7 March 1918.

Private Percy Berry

Born on 5 June 1892 in Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. Ester Berry, Stelybridge, Lancashire, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as conductor, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Methodist.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775024) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 March or 7 April 1917 - invalided to England on 21 April 1917.

Private Joseph Burgundy Berry

Born on 1 April 1898 in Lindsay, Ontario - nephew of Mrs. Elizabeth Meredith, Hamilton, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Hamilton, Ontario, trade as driver, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 724181) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1918 - killed in action on 4 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery, France (VI.J.6).

Private Arthur John Berow

Born on 2 March 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Nelson Berow, Cornwall, Ontario - attestation paper notes trade as painter, single, no previous or current military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410685) - 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 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium (XXXV.B.20).

Sergeant Ernest Robert Bernthal

Born on 13 April 1890 in Chatham, England - son of Mendham Bernthal (mother), Chatham, Kent, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 207253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 June 1917 - wounded (accident) on 14 February 1918 - invalided to England on 4 March 1918.

Private Wilfred Bernard

Born on 27 September 1882 in Grand Bay, Quebec - brother of Emile Bernard, Grand Bay, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as shoemaker, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, light blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 June 1915 (number 410684) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 73rd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 6 January 1917 - transferred to the 42nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 20 April 1917 - wounded on 9 June 1917 - transferred to the 22nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 April 1918 - later promoted to Corporal.

Private Henry Bermingham

Born in England - next of kin listed as Arthur Wilfred Bermingham, Redwharf Bay, Anglesey, Wales - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410119) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - transferred to the 6th Canadian Army Employment Company on 27 September 1917.

Private James Bergin

Born on 28 February 1891 in Sackville, Ontario - stepson of Mrs. James Bergin, RR #1 City View, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in RR #1 City View, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1918 (number 3320752) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private William John Bere

Born on 5 June 1892 in England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bere, Sherbourne, Dorchester, England - attestation paper notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410770) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 27 May 1916.

Lance-Corporal Frank Herbert Bentley

Born on 14 April 1896 in London, England - son of Bessie Bentley, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as fireman, single, no current military service, previously served as a private with the McGill Canadian Officers' Training Corps, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Church of England.

Joined No. 3 University Company in Montreal, Quebec, on 19 July 1915 (number 475771) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private William Joseph Bentham

Born on 5 March 1896 in Wigin, England - son of Mrs. Rose A. Bentham, Gananoque, Ontario - attestation paper notes present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Gananoque, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 639398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 or 25 May 1917 - wounded on 14 June 1917 - invalided to England on 4 July 1917.

Private William Clarence Bennett

Born on 30 June 1897 in Grey Township, Huron County, Ontario - son of Joseph Bennett, Walton, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Walton, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 161st Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brussels, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 654178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 24 April 1917.

Private William Austin Bennett

Born on 20 February 1892 in Prospect, Ontario - son of Alex Bennett, Smiths Falls, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in Smiths Falls, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, Church of England, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 3320652) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private John Levi (Jack) Bennett

Born on 21 December 1896 in Nippissing, Ontario - son of Clara Bennett, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches full expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 144641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 or 30 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 29 December 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 31 May 1917 - discharged on 31 December 1917 as medically unfit.

(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 Harold Austin Bennett

Born on 7 August 1896 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Charles S. Bennett, Carleton Place, Ontario - brother of Sergeant George Charles Bennett, 38th Battalion - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35.75 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410451) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916.

Sergeant George Charles Bennett

Born on 28 August 1895 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Chas. S. Bennett, Carleton Place, Ontario - brother of Private Harold Austin Bennett, 38th Battalion - attestation form notes trade as telegraph operator, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, blonde hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410239) - 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 1 December 1916.

Private Bert Bennett

Born on 5 May 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Zilda C. Lunney, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 144582) - 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 15 April 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 Andrew Carmichael Bennett

Born on 15 February 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin listed as Elizabeth Bennett, Stirling, Scotland - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served five years with the London Scottish Territorials, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 40 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411066) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

Lance-Corporal Christopher Arthur Benjamin

(No attestation form found for 1915, only the 1919 form). Born on 15 January 1877 in London, England - husband of Annie Benjamin, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as caretaker, no current military service, previously served with the 38th Battalion, CEF (1919), height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, no religion noted.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 9 or 22 February 1915 (number 410023) - 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 [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 June 1919 (no new serial number).

Was Mentioned-in-Despatches on 27 December 1918 (London Gazette #31089) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good work in charge of a Company kitchen".