Born on 18 May 1899 in Font Hill, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Carter, Font Hill, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Font Hill, Ontario, trade as machine hand, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, good teeth.
Joined the Divisional Signal Company, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 21 May 1917 (number 2265473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 28 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 1918.
Sunday 23 September 2007
Private George William Carter
Born on 15 February 1896 in London East, England - son of Albert Carter, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410466) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410466) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private George Palmer Carter
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1915 (number 410465) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1917 - wounded on 15 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 September 1918.
Private Frank Carter
Born on 24 June 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Ellen Carter, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as pressfeeder, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 July 1915 (number 144643) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 December 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 25 June 1919.
(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)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 July 1915 (number 144643) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 December 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 25 June 1919.
(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)
Acting-Corporal Leslie Eugene Carswell
Born on 28 March 1897 in Cobourg, Ontario son of W.P. Carswell, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as father, trade as post office clerk, single, no current military service, previously served one year with BCI Cadets, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, weight of 148 pounds, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 4 November 1916 (number 1042306) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Postal Corps.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 4 November 1916 (number 1042306) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Postal Corps.
Private Ernest Carswell
Born on 2 August 1872 in Chatham, England - husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Carswell, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as skilled laborer, married with a ten-year old child, joined the 42nd Regiment on 27 February 1915, previously served twelve years in the British Army, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, fair/red complexion, light brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410049) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 6 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 December 1917.
Died on 6 April 1927.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410049) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 6 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 December 1917.
Died on 6 April 1927.
Private John Carson
Born on 16 February 1896 in England - son of John Carson, Eastview, Ontario - brother of Peter Carson, Aylwin, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards (member of "E" Company) on 14 January 1915, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 March 1915 (number 410247) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 March 1915 (number 410247) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.
Private Harry Johnston Carson
Born on 23 April 1892 in Mountain County, Dundas, Ontario - husband of Jessie M. Carson, Kemptville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Kemptville, Ontario, trade as blacksmith, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639917) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 23 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.F.2), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639917) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 23 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.F.2), France.
Private Thomas Waters Carse
Born on 23 December 1883 in County Down, Ireland - son of Henry Carse, New Town Ards, County Down, Ireland - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as baker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 August 1916 (number 238102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 Mar 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 August 1916 (number 238102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 Mar 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918.
Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant Major) Timothy Carroll, DCM
Born on 24 July 1881 in Banagher, Kings County, Ireland - husband of Mrs. M. Carroll, Dublin, Ireland (1919 enlistment) - son of Margret Galvin, Dublin, Ireland - enlistment records provide the following: present address (1919 enlistment) in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as proof reader (1914 enlistment) / soldier (1919 enlistment), single (1914 enlistment) / married (1919 enlistment), no current military service (1914 enlistment), previously served with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards from 15 May 1902 to 14 May 1914, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, weight of 169 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the Canadian Permanent Army Pay Corps for three years' general service at sea on 15 May 1914 - [how did he transfer to the 38th???] - joined the 38th Battalion on 20 February 1915 (number 41002???) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 27 October 1918.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, from 25th February to 16th/17th September, 1918. During every tour in the front line he has superintended the distribution of rations, and every night has been subjected to enemy shell and machine-gun fire. In the operations in front of Amiens and the attack on the Drocourt-Queant line, he did most excellent work, having taken an officer's place in holding the line and repelling a counter-attack. His work has always been of the highest order." - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty at C.S.M. of "A" Coy and R.S.M. of the Battalion."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 8 October 1918: "Recommended for a Foreign Decoration."
Joined the ??? in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 April 1919.
Possibly a member of the regular force Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Manitoba following the war.
(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; 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))
Joined the Canadian Permanent Army Pay Corps for three years' general service at sea on 15 May 1914 - [how did he transfer to the 38th???] - joined the 38th Battalion on 20 February 1915 (number 41002???) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 27 October 1918.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, from 25th February to 16th/17th September, 1918. During every tour in the front line he has superintended the distribution of rations, and every night has been subjected to enemy shell and machine-gun fire. In the operations in front of Amiens and the attack on the Drocourt-Queant line, he did most excellent work, having taken an officer's place in holding the line and repelling a counter-attack. His work has always been of the highest order." - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty at C.S.M. of "A" Coy and R.S.M. of the Battalion."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 8 October 1918: "Recommended for a Foreign Decoration."
Joined the ??? in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 April 1919.
Possibly a member of the regular force Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Manitoba following the war.
(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; 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 Joseph Carroll
Born on 10 April 1890 in Liverpool, England - son of Annie Carroll, Liverpool, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 83rd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 171054) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 June 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Joined the 83rd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 171054) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 June 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Private Bertrand Carroll
Born on 26 November 1888 in Sydenham, Ontario - foster child of Aldred and Emma Switzer, Sydenham, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, joined the 42nd Regiment on 13 February 1915, previously served with the 47th Regiment (c.1910), Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion with red face, light blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 1 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410246) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 February 1917 - invalided to England on 16 February 1917.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 1 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410246) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 February 1917 - invalided to England on 16 February 1917.
Private Arthur Carrière
Born on 20 February 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Napoleon Carrière, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as plumber, single, no current military service, previously served with 2nd Field Battery, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410468) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 October 1915 - killed in action on 3 March 1917 - buried in Hersin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.21), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410468) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 October 1915 - killed in action on 3 March 1917 - buried in Hersin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.21), France.
Private Robert Edward Carr
Born on 3 April 1896 (1915 enlistment) / 1898 (1916 enlistment) in Brockville, Ontario - son of Robert Carr, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as stove mounting (1915 enlistment) / driver (1916 enlistment), single, currently a member of the 41st Regiment (two years), no previous military service, Baptist (1915 enlistment) / Church of England (1916 enlistment), height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair (1915 enlistment) / medium (1916 enlistment) complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 58th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 23 August 1915 (number 453616) - served for four months (possibly underage) - joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 4 May 1916 (number 640129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 February 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 2 June 1918.
Joined the 58th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 23 August 1915 (number 453616) - served for four months (possibly underage) - joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 4 May 1916 (number 640129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 February 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 2 June 1918.
Private Harry Isaac Carr
Born on 4 March 1890 in Northumberland, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sara Carr, RR #1 Dartford, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address same as mother, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056371) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056371) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private John James Carpenter
Born on 30 September 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. E. Carpenter, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as wife, trade as sheet metal worker, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, (bugle band) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 246158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, (bugle band) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 246158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917.
Saturday 22 September 2007
Private Thomas Carney
Born on 23 June 1897 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Thomas and Brigette Carney, Arnprior, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as millhand, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 (number 219986) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 December 1917 - invalided to England on 28 December 1917.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 (number 219986) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 December 1917 - invalided to England on 28 December 1917.
Private Robert Clement Carney
Born on 27 March 1898 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Robert Carney, Peterborough, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as father, trade as soda water bottler, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 74th Battery, CFA, CEF, in Peterborough, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 344937) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 20 January 1919.
Joined the 74th Battery, CFA, CEF, in Peterborough, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 344937) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 20 January 1919.
Private Frederick William Carlson
Born on 3 October 1885 in Ostargotland, Sweden - son of Johanna Carlson, Holback, Godegerd, Ostargotland, Sweden - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as car inspector, single, no current or previous military service, Lutheran, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 669637) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 669637) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Lance-Corporal Harry Richard Carling
Born on 7 April 1891 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania - son of Margret Carling, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba [writing different from the rest of the form], trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 18 January 1916 (number 700852) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - invalided to England on 31 May 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 18 January 1916 (number 700852) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - invalided to England on 31 May 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Private Martin Leo Carlin
Born on 23 March 1897 in Burritts Rapids, Ontario - son of William Carlin, Burritts Rapids, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Burritts Rapids, Ontario, trade as school-boy, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, hazel hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 639201) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 August 1917 - died of these wounds on 14 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.E.16), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 639201) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 August 1917 - died of these wounds on 14 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.E.16), France.
Corporal Percy Wainwright Carleton
Born on 18 September 1892 in County West Meath, Ireland - son of Dr. William and Charlotte Matilda Carleton, Montreal, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served with the 5th Royal Highlanders, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7.7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410970) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 11 October 1916 - killed in action on 10 November 1918 - buried in Cuesmes Communal Cemetery (grave A.3), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410970) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 11 October 1916 - killed in action on 10 November 1918 - buried in Cuesmes Communal Cemetery (grave A.3), Belgium.
Private Lionel Glanville Carleton
Born on 1 February 1889 in Delo[?], Westmeath, Ireland - son of William and Charlotte Carleton, Delvin, Westmeath, Ireland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as railroading, single, no current military service, previously served with Fort William 441 [F-2 Bat.???], Church of England, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411025) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 23 July 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916 - buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery (grave II.B.12), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411025) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 23 July 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916 - buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery (grave II.B.12), Belgium.
Private John Alexander Carleton
Born on 13 July 1889 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Robert Carleton, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410916) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 20 December 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410916) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 20 December 1917.
Friday 21 September 2007
Private Reuben Edson Cargo
Born on 3 April 1898 in Artenmesie Township, Ontario - son of James and Jeanette Cargoe, Flesherton, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 May 1916 (number 225798) - transferred to the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.8), France.
Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 May 1916 (number 225798) - transferred to the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.8), France.
Private Harry Carey
Born on 20 August 1886 in Goderich, Ontario - husband of Jennie Carey, c/o O.F. Carey, Goderich, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as tailor, married, currently a member of the 44th Regiment (for one week), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Hamilton, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 (number 411170) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 February 1916 - wounded on 16 or 18 April 1916 - wounded on 8 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Hamilton, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 (number 411170) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 February 1916 - wounded on 16 or 18 April 1916 - wounded on 8 June 1916.
Private David Arthur Carey
Born on 12 June 1891 in Perkins, Quebec - son of John G. Carey, province of Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as stationary engineer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410702) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 September 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410702) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 September 1916.
Private Albert Ernest Carey, MM
Born on 16 January 1894 in Perkins, Ontario - son of John Carey, Hull, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410701) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.4), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410701) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.4), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
Private Harry Ray Cantelon
Born on 6 June 1893 in Clinton, Ontario - son of David Cantelon, Clinton, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served as a cadet instructor, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411073) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - reenlisted in the military in Esquimalt, British Columbia, on 5 March 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411073) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - reenlisted in the military in Esquimalt, British Columbia, on 5 March 1918.
Private Ralph Cannons
Born on 7 April 1898 in East Dean, near Salisbury, England - son of Ellen Cannons, West Dean, near Salisbury, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410048) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410048) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Saturday 15 September 2007
Lance-Corporal John Alfred Cann
Born on 29 January 1898 in Plymouth, England - son of Ernest Heber and Mary Elizabeth Cann, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as father, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 725244) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Died of an accidental drowning in Canada on 11 September 1919 - buried in Prospect Cemetery (grave GWVA 377), Toronto, Ontario.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 725244) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Died of an accidental drowning in Canada on 11 September 1919 - buried in Prospect Cemetery (grave GWVA 377), Toronto, Ontario.
Private William Campbell
Born on 13 May 1876 in Queensberry, Scotland - son of Jane Campbell, Dunbar, Scotland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as baker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410047) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410047) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916.
Sergeant Wilfred Alexander Campbell
Born on 3 October 1897 in Cheltenham, (province) - next of lin listed as Alexander Campbell, Inglewood, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as livery stable employee, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 775254) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 775254) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Thomas Campbell
Born on 11 October 1885 in Soo City, Iowa - brother of Joseph Campbell, Calgary, Alberta - enlistment records provide the following: trade as bricklayer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, on 1 April 1916 (number 261090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, on 1 April 1916 (number 261090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private Quincy Elliott Campbell
Born on 13 April 1897 in Centerdale, Pictou, Nove Scotia - son of Martin L. Campbell, Dorchester, New Brunswick - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Dorchester, New Brunswick, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 145th Battalion, CEF, in Dorchester, New Brunswick, on 30 December 1915 (number 832042) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Joined the 145th Battalion, CEF, in Dorchester, New Brunswick, on 30 December 1915 (number 832042) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Private Joseph Howard Campbell
Born on 31 October 1897 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Bain, Elphin, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Elphin, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639478) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 16 September 1917 - invalided to England on 27 September 1917.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639478) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 16 September 1917 - invalided to England on 27 September 1917.
Acting-Sergeant John McDivit Campbell
Born on 14 August 1886 in Arnprior, Ontario - husband of Annie Campbell, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as locomotive engineer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 41st Regiment for six years, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, as a corporal on 24 June or 9 July 1915 (number 410464) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course and promoted to acting-sergeant on 27 or 30 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, as a corporal on 24 June or 9 July 1915 (number 410464) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course and promoted to acting-sergeant on 27 or 30 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private John Campbell
Born on 12 September 1896 in Scotland - brother of Alexander Campbell, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistments provide the following: trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 March 1915 (number 410285) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 4th Battalion, CEF, on 16 September 1915 - wounded on1 3 June 1916.
He died on 5 December 1923.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 March 1915 (number 410285) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 4th Battalion, CEF, on 16 September 1915 - wounded on1 3 June 1916.
He died on 5 December 1923.
Thursday 13 September 2007
Private Hilton Gilbert Campbell
Born on 10 October 1895 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Annie Campbell, Newman, New York - recruitment forms provide the following: present address in St. Eugene, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056346) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056346) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Lieutenant Colin Stanley Campbell
Born on 25 April 1892 in Sydenham, Ontario - son of Colin and Martha Jane Campbell, Owen Sound, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother's, trade as shoe salesman, Baptist, currently a member of the 31st Regiment, no previous military service.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.10), France.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.10), France.
Private Arthur Campbell
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055157) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - died on 5 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Duisans Cemetery (grave VII.B.22), France.
Private Reginald Alfonso Cameron, MM
Born on 1 January 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Angus Cameron, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775044) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 or 31 March 1917 - invalided to England on 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For excellent services during advance between Haugard and Hallu Aug. 8th to 12th 1918."
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775044) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 or 31 March 1917 - invalided to England on 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For excellent services during advance between Haugard and Hallu Aug. 8th to 12th 1918."
Sergeant John Cameron
Born on 4 August 1889 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland - son of Murdo Cameron, Nutana, Saskatchewan - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411070) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 16 April 1916 - wounded on 15 September 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411070) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 16 April 1916 - wounded on 15 September 1916.
Acting-Corporal Eli Cameron
Born on 17 September 1896 in Osnabruck, Ontario - son of John Cameron, Osnabruck, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Osnabruck, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment canal patrol, no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 633250) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - died of those wounds on 15 April 1918 - buried in Clacton Cemetery (grave C.236), United Kingdom.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 633250) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - died of those wounds on 15 April 1918 - buried in Clacton Cemetery (grave C.236), United Kingdom.
Private Donald James Cameron
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410910) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Private Donald Duncan Cameron
Born on 11 September 1890 in Alexandria, Ontario - next of kin listed as Duncan Cameron, Alexandria, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as surveyor, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410640) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 11 September 1916.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410640) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 11 September 1916.
Private Charles Neil Cameron
Born on 20 July 1893 in Greenoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland - son of Murdo Cameron, Nutana, Saskatchewan - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served six months with the 105th Regiment, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411071) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 22 August 1916.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411071) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 22 August 1916.
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