Born on 24 May 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mary Cox, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724611) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Friday, 28 December 2007
Private Alfred Charles Cox
Born on 31 March 1889 in Beckenham, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Mary Jane Cox, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, no current military service, previously served for two months with the Governor General's Foot Guards, Church of England, height of 5 feet, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410066) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion on 9 February 1917 - later served with the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410066) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion on 9 February 1917 - later served with the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Private David Cowley
Born on 26 October 1886 in Surrey, England - son of Mrs. George Seeley, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410254) - 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 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps - later promoted to acting-corporal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410254) - 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 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps - later promoted to acting-corporal.
Private Charles McKenzie Cowie
Born on 2 November 1887 in Dundee, Scotland - son of Edwin D. Cowie, Westmount, Quebec - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter, single, no current military service, previously served eighteen months in Royal Navy Volunteers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 May 1915 (number 411164) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
He died on 25 June 1923.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 May 1915 (number 411164) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
He died on 25 June 1923.
Private Alexander Cowie
Born on 13 February 1885 in Sterling Hill, Aberdeen, Ontario - husband of Margaret Cowie, Kenmore, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as clerk, married, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 633988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 633988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Saturday, 22 December 2007
Private William John Cowan, MM
Born on 4 May 1892 in Centreview, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie Cowan, Centreview, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, weight of 158 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 788219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services in dressing the wounded in Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 788219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services in dressing the wounded in Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Captain Robert Cecil Cowan
Born on 12 December 1892 in Oshawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as F.W. Cowan, Oshawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as manufacturer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 15 June 1915 - served as Staff Captain, Staff of MMD[?], Overseas Military Forces of Canada, from 21 October 1916 to 10 February 1917 - attached to 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters from 3 March to 7 November 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 June 1917 - sent to England on 7 November 1917 - served as Adjutant, No. 54 District, Canadian Forestry Corps, 20 November 1917 to 1 March 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Canadian Forestry Corps Headquarters, 19 May to 28 August 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Headquarters, Canadian Forestry Corps France, 9 September 1918 - served as Deputy Adjutant Quartermaster General, Headquarters Canadian Forestry Corps France, 29 August 1918 to 10 February 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 15 June 1915 - served as Staff Captain, Staff of MMD[?], Overseas Military Forces of Canada, from 21 October 1916 to 10 February 1917 - attached to 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters from 3 March to 7 November 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 June 1917 - sent to England on 7 November 1917 - served as Adjutant, No. 54 District, Canadian Forestry Corps, 20 November 1917 to 1 March 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Canadian Forestry Corps Headquarters, 19 May to 28 August 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Headquarters, Canadian Forestry Corps France, 9 September 1918 - served as Deputy Adjutant Quartermaster General, Headquarters Canadian Forestry Corps France, 29 August 1918 to 10 February 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Private Norman Cowan
Born on 7 April 1898 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Brock Cowan, Brockville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 639184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 639184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Private Frank Covington
Born on 20 August 1888 in Cardinal, Ontario - brother of Herbert Covington, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, trade as scholar, single, currently a member of the Canal Patrol (five months), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639719) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 1919.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639719) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 1919.
Private Frank Brillus Covey
Born on 10 January 1882 in Leeds, Ontario - son of Mrs. Caroline Covey, Athens, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Athens, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 640069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Died in 1935 - buried in Athens, Ontario.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 640069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Died in 1935 - buried in Athens, Ontario.
Private Cyrille Couvier
Born on 11 May 1897 in Gaspé, Quebec - son of Leon Couvier, Grand Rivière, Gaspé, Quebec - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Whitney, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as labourier, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1918 (number 3321148) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1918 (number 3321148) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Joseph Cousineau
Born on 9 November 1891 in Braedalbane, Ontario - son of Ena Cousineau, Braedalbane, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 634121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 634121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.
Private Thomas Court
Born in 1893 in London, England - next of kin listed as Lizzie Court, Oldham, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1915 (number 410065) - 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 25 or 26 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1915 (number 410065) - 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 25 or 26 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1919.
Thursday, 20 December 2007
Private Richard Charles Court
Born on 17 October 1874 in Birmingham, England - husband of Elizabeth Court, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410715) - 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.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410715) - 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.
Private Charles Henry Court
Born on 28 March 1897 in Liverpool, England - brother of Mrs. John Smith, Liverpool, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown reddish hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 636497) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 636497) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Lance-Corporal John Abraham Courrier
Born on 4 November 1885 in Kemptville, Ontario - husband of Mabel Courrier, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader, married, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 7 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410368) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410368) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Private Paul Courneya
Born on 15 February 1892 in Tweed, Ontario - son of Dennis Courneya, Tweed, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Tweed, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 March 1918 (number 3057216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 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 7 March 1918 (number 3057216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Samuel Milford Coupland
Born on 23 December 1891 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Samuel Alfred Coupland, Port Hope, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Port Hope, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as tinsmith, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056417) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056417) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Private Elmer Milton Coupland
Born on 7 June 1896 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of S.A. Coupland, Port Hope, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Port Hope, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as section man on railroad, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056656) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056656) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Sergeant Gordon George Countryman, MM and Bar
Born on 30 May 1897 in Morewood, Ontario - son of Ezra Countryman, Morewood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Morewood, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."
Private Russell Crossley Coulter
Born on 8 December 1884 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Ellen Coulter, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - later served in reserve units and the Canadian tank corps.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - later served in reserve units and the Canadian tank corps.
Private Gordon Jack Coulter
Born on 18 May 1888 in London, Ontario - son of Mrs. Fleury, London, Ontario - brother of Mary Belle Coulter, Spencer Port, New York - at time of enlistment in January 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair - at time of enlistment in November 1915 (substantial differences only): present address same as mother, trade as piano finisher, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 33rd Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 400662) - [what happened?] - joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 189036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 12 April 1918.
Joined the 33rd Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 400662) - [what happened?] - joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 189036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 12 April 1918.
Private Jeremiah Earl Maxted Coulson, MM
Born on 15 December 1896 in Sunnydale, Simcoe City, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.E. Coulson, Embro, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in RR #3 Embro, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11.25 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 May 1916 (number 190322) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 October 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "Performed valuable work as linesman in keeping up communication between B.H.Q. and advanced position during operation of Apr. 9/17."
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 May 1916 (number 190322) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 October 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "Performed valuable work as linesman in keeping up communication between B.H.Q. and advanced position during operation of Apr. 9/17."
Lance-Sergeant William Coulby
Born on 13 September 1896 in Nottingham, England - next of kin listed as Thomas Coulby, Nottingham, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410714) - 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 22 or 24 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 15 September 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410714) - 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 22 or 24 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 15 September 1918.
Private Frank Coulby
Born on 9 October 1897 in Nottingham, England - brothe rof Susan Coulby, Nolton Home, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Chesterville, Ontario , trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 27 October 1915 (number 455727) - transferred to the 80th Battalion, CEF, in 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 27 October 1915 (number 455727) - transferred to the 80th Battalion, CEF, in 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private William Thomas Joseph Coughlin
Born on 27 March 1889 in Eganville, Ontario - son of Owen Coughlin, Eganville, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in RR #2 Eganville, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 March 1918 (number 3056979) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 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 1 March 1918 (number 3056979) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Alonzo Coughlin
Born on 1 November 1897 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan - son of Mrs. Ellen Coughlin, Peterborough, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Roman Catholic, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056068) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 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 11 January 1918 (number 3056068) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sergeant Joseph Clare Coughlan
Born on 29 August 1885 in Hastings, Ontario - brother of Miss G. Coughlan, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill Student, single, no current military service, previously served for two years with the Norwood, Ontario, high school cadets, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411039) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411039) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Corporal Valentine Deacon Cottrill
Born on 24 September 1897 in Gresham, Bruce Township, Ontario - son of James Brown Cottrill, Port Elgin, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as banker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 28 March 1916 (number 643213) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 28 March 1916 (number 643213) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sergeant Sydney Charles Cotterell
Born on 11 May 1887 in Bury, Lancashire, England - husband of Louisa N. Cotterell, Edmonton, Alberta - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 5 January 1915 (number 436133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - later promoted to Acting-Company Quartermaster-Sergeant.
Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 5 January 1915 (number 436133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - later promoted to Acting-Company Quartermaster-Sergeant.
Corporal John James Cotter, MM
Born on 30 September 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mrs. George Tremble, Pembroke, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as blacksmith, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 28 March 1916 (number 788610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 6 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 1917 - later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-company sergeant-major.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 28 March 1916 (number 788610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 6 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 1917 - later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-company sergeant-major.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."
Private Bertram Oswald Washington Michael Cotter
Born on 5 February 1888 in London, England - son of Thomas and Delia Cotter, Hornsey, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as bookkeeper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 June 1915 (number 410713) - 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 5 January 1917 and died of those wounds the following day - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV.A.83), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 June 1915 (number 410713) - 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 5 January 1917 and died of those wounds the following day - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV.A.83), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Earle Cotey
Born on 21 January 1894 in Lindsay, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Florence Cotey, Lindsay, Ontario (later remarried as Boisseau, Chicago, Illinois - son of John B. Cotey - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, married, no current military service, previously served two years with the 45th Victoria Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 (number 454608) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 March 1917 and died of those wounds the next day - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.D.2), France.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 (number 454608) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 March 1917 and died of those wounds the next day - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.D.2), France.
Private Frederick Walter Costin
Born on 3 or 30 March 1892 in West Farley, Kent, England - husband of Ethel Jane Costin, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as gardener, married with an eight-month old son, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410064) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF as medically unfit due to malaria - joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 October 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410064) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF as medically unfit due to malaria - joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 October 1918.
Private Patrick Costello
Born on 17 March 1875 (1915 enlistment) / 1869 (1918 enlistment) in Galway, Ireland - husband of Mary Costello, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, married, currently a member of the 109th Regiment, previously served ten years with the Leinster Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair - at time of enlistment in 1918 (substantial changes only): trade as iron worker, previously served in the United States Army for three years as a sergeant, chest of 42 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 (number 411152) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - served with the PPCLI for one year - joined the "Special Service Company" in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 June 1918 (number 41152 [sic]).
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 (number 411152) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - served with the PPCLI for one year - joined the "Special Service Company" in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 June 1918 (number 41152 [sic]).
Private John Patrick Costello
Born on 18 December 1896 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. James Costello, Cork, Ireland - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as trunk maker, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 18 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410057) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 or 14 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410057) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 or 14 June 1916.
Private James Costello
Born on 12 August 1883 in Kenfrew, Ontario - son of James Costello, Gladstone, Manitoba - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Lanigan, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256681) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 25 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256681) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 25 October 1918.
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Private John Thomas Corrigan
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320205) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 23 September 1918.
Private Joseph Levi Corrier
Born on 18 March 1887 in Lancaster, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Levi Corrier, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, trade as tinsmith, married, no current military service, previously served two years with the 59th Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 639853) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 639853) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Corporal Lawrence Francis Corr
Born on 21 October 1894 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Hannah Corr, Carleton Place, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk / office man, single, currently a member of "B" Company, 42nd Regiment, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410477) - 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 and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 14 December 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died in 1973 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410477) - 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 and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 14 December 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died in 1973 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
Private Alfred William Cornford
Born on 28 December 1877 in London, England - husband of Blanche Cornford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served four years as a driver in the Army Service Corps, Church of england, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 669687) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 669687) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Private Suffel David Cornell
Born on 27 May 1894 in Winchester, Ontario - son of Mrs. Idella Jackson, Lyn, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410063) - 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 and captured as a prisoner of war on 11 August 1918 - repatriated on 3 December 1918.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410063) - 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 and captured as a prisoner of war on 11 August 1918 - repatriated on 3 December 1918.
Private George Joseph Cornell
Born on 2 February 1895 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. Minard, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 2 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410712) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 2 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410712) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917.
Saturday, 8 December 2007
Private Frederick Corneil
Born in 1895 in Victoria County, Ontario - son of Hiram E. Corneil, RR #3 Omemee, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as schoolteacher, single, no current military service, previous served one year in the 45th Victoria Regiment, Methodist, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 (number 725090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 (number 725090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Private William Lorne Corbett
Born on 29 July 1896 in Canada - son of Margaret Corbett, Cookstown, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 643226) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill Cemetery, France.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 643226) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill Cemetery, France.
Lieutenant Ross Hope Corbett
Born on 31 January 1883 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania - son of Robert Daniel Corbett, Carnegie, Pennsylvania - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba, trade as auditor, Protestant Episcopal, currently a member of the 13th Royal Regiment in Hamilton, Ontario, previous served at West Point Military Academy (1902), the 10th Infantry United States, as a Captain with the 14th Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, and Lieutenant with 97th Battalion, CEF, from 6 December 1915 to 28 March 1916.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 30 May 1916 - [when released?] - joined the 211th Battalion, CEF, in Sarcee Camp, Calgary, Alberta, on ??? - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 July 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 30 May 1916 - [when released?] - joined the 211th Battalion, CEF, in Sarcee Camp, Calgary, Alberta, on ??? - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 July 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918.
Private Arthur Lorne Corbett
Born on 13 December 1898 in Gravenhurst, Ontario - son of Frank and Ida Corbett, Midland, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Midland, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 132 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 177th Battalion, CEF, in Midland, Ontario, on 22 June 1916 (number 853593) - transferred to the 240th Battalion, CEF, on [26 April 1917?] - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Truro, Nova Scotia, on 26 April 1917 (number 853593) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 10 January 1919.
Joined the 177th Battalion, CEF, in Midland, Ontario, on 22 June 1916 (number 853593) - transferred to the 240th Battalion, CEF, on [26 April 1917?] - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Truro, Nova Scotia, on 26 April 1917 (number 853593) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 10 January 1919.
Private William Edward Cooper
Born on 5 February 1898 (June 1916 enlistment) / 17 November 1898 (December 1916 enlistment) in London, England - son of William Edward Cooper, London, England - at time of enlistment in June 1916: present address in Darlington, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair - at time of enlistment in December 1916 (substantial differences only): present address, Toronto, Ontario, trade as horse driver, no current or previous military service, Methodist.
Joined the 235th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 7 June 1916 (number 1027053) - [unknown release time and reason] - joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 December 1916 (number 226854) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Joined the 235th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 7 June 1916 (number 1027053) - [unknown release time and reason] - joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 December 1916 (number 226854) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Private William Cooper
Born on 30 December 1896 in London, England - son of Mrs. Cooper, Barnesbury[?], England - nephew of Mrs. Janet Sutherland, Ramseyville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 January 1915 (number 410062) - 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 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 January 1915 (number 410062) - 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 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Private William Cooper
Born on 30 November 1895 (1916 enlistment) / 1897 (1917 enlistment) in Birmingham, England - next of kin listed as John Joseph Cooper, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: trade as woodworker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue grey eyes, fair hair - at time of enlistment in 1917 (substantial differences from 1916): present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as machinist, previously served with 3rd Divisional Train, CASC, Methodist.
Joined No. 3 Company, 3rd Divisional Train, in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 January 1916 (number 511698) - discharged on ??? due to heart trouble - joined the Reinforcements, Army Service Corps, in Montreal, Quebec, on 9 November 1917 (number 2591302) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.
Joined No. 3 Company, 3rd Divisional Train, in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 January 1916 (number 511698) - discharged on ??? due to heart trouble - joined the Reinforcements, Army Service Corps, in Montreal, Quebec, on 9 November 1917 (number 2591302) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.
Friday, 7 December 2007
Private William Arthur Cooper
Born on 29 May 1889 in Perth, Ontario - husband of Florence May Cooper, Perth, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Lanark, Ontario, trade as butcher, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 140 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Lanark, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 787105) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 1 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Lanark, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 787105) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 1 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sergeant Arthur Cooper
Born on 7 March 1891 in London, England - son of Walter F. Cooper, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 410060) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 May 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 410060) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 May 1917.
Private Raymond Clarke Cooney
Born on 3 December 1895 in Consecon, Ontario - son of Frank Cooney, Belleville, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Methodist, farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 22 January 1918 (number 4021364) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died of sickness in France on 28 October 1918 - buried in Queant Road Cemetery (grave I.B.6), France.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 22 January 1918 (number 4021364) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died of sickness in France on 28 October 1918 - buried in Queant Road Cemetery (grave I.B.6), France.
Private Herbert Harold Cooney
Born on 27 January 1891 in Peterborough, Ontario - husband of Daisy Cooney, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, married, no current military service, previously served with the 21st Battalion, CEF, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410710) - 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 26 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410710) - 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 26 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Lance-Corporal Charles Alfred Coombes
Born on 11 August 1891 in Isle of Wight, England - husband of Dorothy Coombes, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as packer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 669087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 669087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.
Private Charles Cooksey
Born on 20 March 1884 in Aldridge, England - son of Henrietta Cooksey, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 144451) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - transferred to Headquarters, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, on 9 or 12 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 8 September 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 13 May 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 29 July 1915 (number 144451) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - transferred to Headquarters, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, on 9 or 12 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 8 September 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 13 May 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)
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Lance-Corporal Lewis Richard Cooke
Born on 11 May 1888 in Ireland - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooke, Shannon Bridge, Kings County, Ireland - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as policeman, single, no current military service, previously served ten months with the Royal Grenadiers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 775045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 14 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 January 1918 - wounded on 3 April 1918 - invalided to England on 16 April 1918.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 775045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 14 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 January 1918 - wounded on 3 April 1918 - invalided to England on 16 April 1918.
Lance-Sergeant John Cooke, MM
Born on 7 October 1884 in Desertone, Londonderry, Ireland - husband of Sara J. Cooke, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as conductor, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410709) - 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 23 April 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave I.C.21), Belgium.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations, Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. displayed great coolness, judgement and leadership in taking ammunition parties through heavy hostile shell fire."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410709) - 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 23 April 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave I.C.21), Belgium.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations, Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. displayed great coolness, judgement and leadership in taking ammunition parties through heavy hostile shell fire."
Private Harry Cooke
Born on 27 July 1892 in Chelsea, England - son of Mrs. K. Cooke, York, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 5 July 1915 (number 410475) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 4 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 5 July 1915 (number 410475) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 4 November 1917.
Sergeant William Henry Cooke
Born on 24 March 1895 in Leicester, England - son of William S. and Mary J. Cooke, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as "Understands Horses", single, currently a member of "D" Company, 42nd C. & R., Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410736) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 June 1916 - died on 4 May 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.F.78), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410736) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 June 1916 - died on 4 May 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.F.78), France.
Sergeant Leonard Henry Cook
Born on 14 July 1893 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alice Cook, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as officeman / clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, greyish blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 410476) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 410476) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
Private Josh B. Cook
Born on 3 July 1895 in Meaford, Ontario - son of William and Sarah Alice Cook, Meaford, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Meaford, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current miliutary service, previously trained with the 31st Grey Regiment, Methodist, height of 6 feet 2 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Borden, Ontario, on 21 June 1916 (number 839132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.20), France.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Borden, Ontario, on 21 June 1916 (number 839132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.20), France.
Sergeant James Cook
Born on 15 February 1879 in Forfarshire, Scotland - husband of Annie G. Cook, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer, married, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 8 February 1915, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410417) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 August or 11 September 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410417) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 August or 11 September 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1918.
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