Private John Callaghan

Born on 16 June 1882 in Kenmore, Ireland - brother of William Callaghan, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as paving, single, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 29 December 1914, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark and slightly grey hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410244) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 February 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 4 April 1918.