Born on 23 December 1890 in Clifton, England - husband of Dora Cuff, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as farmer, married, no current military service, previously served four months in the 20th Battalion, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 775847) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - invalided to England on 7 March 1917.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Private Charles Elsworth Crummel
Born on 10 April 1888 in Bryan, Ohio - cousin of Will Crummel, Saganaw, Michigan - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address as none, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served four years with the Tennessee National Guard, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, light complexion, green eyes, brown with grey hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 207301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 or 5 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 29 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 207301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 or 5 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 29 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Warrant Officer Class II George Cruickshank
Born on 7 October 1883 in Dingwall, Scotland - husband of Annie Cruickshank, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as floor finisher, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Scotch Fusilliers, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, grey complexion, dark eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410479) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410479) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private Charles Edward Crowley
Born on 4 February 1896 in London, England - next of kin listed as Frank Crowley, London, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as finisher, single, no current military service, previous served with the 28th Regiment (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 727092) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery (grave IV.C.3), France.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 727092) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery (grave IV.C.3), France.
Private Charles Clifford Crowley
Born on 27 May 1894 [1915 enlistment] / 1896 [1916 enlistment] in Dublin, Ireland - next of kin listed as friend, Mrs. Quinn, Montreal, Quebec - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as friend, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 56th Battalion, CEF, on 23 March 1915 [attestation not signed] - joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 1 June 1916 (number 640159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Joined the 56th Battalion, CEF, on 23 March 1915 [attestation not signed] - joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 1 June 1916 (number 640159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
Friday, 25 January 2008
Lieutenant Kenneth Lee Crowell
Born on 10 August 1887 in Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. D.J. Morehouse, Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Digby, Nova Scotia, trade as civil engineer, Methodist, currently a member of the 76th Regiment, no previous military service,
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 12 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - seconded to the Vise[?] Officer, OMFC, from 19 December 1917 to 20 August 1919 - promoted to Temporary Captain on 29 July 1919.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 12 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - seconded to the Vise[?] Officer, OMFC, from 19 December 1917 to 20 August 1919 - promoted to Temporary Captain on 29 July 1919.
Lieutenant Horatio Conrad Crowell
Born on 27 October 1883 in Barrington, Nova Scotia - son of Emma J. Crowell, Halifax, Nova Scotia - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as journalist, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleay, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Joined the 85th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 18 September 1915 (number 222593) - tranferred to the 219th Battalion, CEF, on 10 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 February 1917 - wounded on 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - wounded on 26 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1919.
Joined the 85th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 18 September 1915 (number 222593) - tranferred to the 219th Battalion, CEF, on 10 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 February 1917 - wounded on 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - wounded on 26 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1919.
Private William Houghton Crotty
Born on 2 June 1892 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Mrs. Crotty, Dublin, Ireland - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.9 inches, chest of 38.1 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410964) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 29 February 1916 in order to be commissioned.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410964) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 29 February 1916 in order to be commissioned.
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Private Sydney George Crosswell
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, on 21 January 1916 (number 775620) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Captain Robert Stewart Cross
Born on 7 November 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. E.A. Cross, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as student, Church of England, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (three years), no previous military service,
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 February 1915 (number 410138) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion - joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 20 September 1915 - [fate?] - joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 50th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 6 November 1916 - transferred to the 35th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps, on 2 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 October 1917 - wounded on 19 or 20 March 1918 - wounded on 21 July 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 February 1915 (number 410138) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion - joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 20 September 1915 - [fate?] - joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 50th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 6 November 1916 - transferred to the 35th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps, on 2 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 October 1917 - wounded on 19 or 20 March 1918 - wounded on 21 July 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Monday, 21 January 2008
Private Edward John Cross
Born on 9 November 1872 in Whitchurch Reading, England - husband of Florence Cross, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as machinist, married, no current military service, previously served with the 56th Imperial Yeomanry, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 775869) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 6 November 1917 - wounded on 7 July 1918.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 775869) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 6 November 1917 - wounded on 7 July 1918.
Corporal Clarence Earl Cross
Born on 31 December 1894 in Lewiston, Michigan - son of Mrs. Mary V. Cross, Calgary, Alberta - at time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as bookkeeper, single, no current military service, previously served in the 103rd Calgary Rifles, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 12 June 1916 (number 261580) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 27 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 12 June 1916 (number 261580) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 27 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private James Croskery
Born on 23 September 1881 in Belfast, Ireland - brother of Sophia Croskery, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410475) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410475) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Private James Wallace Crosbie
Born on 13 February 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Agnes Crosbie, Woodroffe, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410718) - 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 28 December 1916 - later served with reserve units - transferred to the Imperial Army on 27 March 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410718) - 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 28 December 1916 - later served with reserve units - transferred to the Imperial Army on 27 March 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Corporal George William Gordon Crosbie
Born on 30 November 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.H. Crosbie, Woodroffe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer, single, no current or previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 August 1915 (number 144691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave III.D.30), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 August 1915 (number 144691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave III.D.30), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Private Ross Cronkright
Born on 13 September 1899 [originally gave 1897] - son of Wm. J. Cronkright, Belleville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 220254) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 November 1918.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 220254) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 November 1918.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
Private John Cronin
Born on 16 July 1893 in Tiyenga, Ontario - son of Jerry Cronin, RR #1 Roslin, Ontario - at time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 3055796) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 3 March 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 3055796) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 3 March 1919.
Private William Frank Crofts
Born on 6 January 1897 in Wormingston, Wilkshire, England - son of Alice Davis, Peterborough, Ontario - at time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Church of England, trade as weaver, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 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 3 January 1918 (number 3055171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Corporal Frederick Critchley
Born on 17 September 1885 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - husband of Mrs. D. Critchley, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 404976) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 404976) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Hamilton Crisford
Born on 17 August 1886 in London, England - son of George Crisford, Kingshill House, Swindan Wills, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 February 1915 (number 410256) - 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 or 13 November 1916 - invalided to England on 16 November 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 February 1915 (number 410256) - 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 or 13 November 1916 - invalided to England on 16 November 1916.
Private Edward Crilley
Born on 18 July 1896 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Bertha Crillery, Belleville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1918: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 September 1918.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 September 1918.
Private Virgil Crichton
Born on 7 March 1895 in Paris, Ontario - son of Archie Crichton, RR #2 Paris, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, pale complexion, grey eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 31 May 1916 (number 270584) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 1 or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 1918.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 31 May 1916 (number 270584) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 1 or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 1918.
Sergeant William James Crick
Born on 20 July 1894 in Canada - next of kin listed as Miss Mary Crick, Shawville, Quebec - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith, single, no current military service, previously served two weeks with the 3rd Engineers, Baptist, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, brown eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410073) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF - transferred[?] to the 20th Battalion, CEF, on 3 February 1916 - wounded on 5 March 1917 - wounded on 26 or 30 August 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410073) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF - transferred[?] to the 20th Battalion, CEF, on 3 February 1916 - wounded on 5 March 1917 - wounded on 26 or 30 August 1918.
Lance-Corporal Ernest George Crick
Born on 2 April 1895 in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, England - son of William Jeremiah Crick, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sarnia, Ontario, trade as boot finisher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Sarnia, Ontario, on 29 December 1916 (number 844227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.
Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Sarnia, Ontario, on 29 December 1916 (number 844227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.
Private Stanley John Creighton
Born on 7 May 1892 in London, Ontario - son of Winnifred Creighton, London, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as student at Queen's, single, no current military service, had certificates as Cadet and Musketry instructor obtained at London and Ottawa, respectively, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411129) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411129) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
Sergeant Edward McDonald Creighton
Born on 1 May 1896 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Emma L. Creighton, Owen Sound, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as drug clerk, single, no current military service, previously served two years at Niagara, Ontario, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 838929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital on 31 March 1919.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 838929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital on 31 March 1919.
Private William Crawford
Born on 9 May 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Jane M. Crawford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married with no children, currently a member of the 15th Regiment, previously served twelve years in the Imperial Army, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark grey eyes, dark, rather bald hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410069) - 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.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410069) - 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.
Private Thomas Crawford
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1915 (number 410757) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 December 1915 - wounded on 5 April 1916 - wounded on 25 or 26 April 1917 - wounded on 29 or 31 March 1918 - wounded on 30 August 1918.
Saturday, 12 January 2008
Private John Crawford
Born on 26 October 1893 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Susan Crawford, Cobalt, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 March 1915 (number 410767) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 or 23 December 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 7 June 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 March 1915 (number 410767) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 or 23 December 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 7 June 1918.
Private James Crawford
Born on 27 August 1880 in Penetang, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Crawford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410717) - 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 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410717) - 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 June 1919.
Lance-Corporal Georges Crawford
Born on 22 September 1894 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Crawford, Mattawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mattawa, Ontario, trade as guide, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11 inches, weight of 140 pounds, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 789191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 789191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Corporal Clayton Crawford
Born on 8 December 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Anna Barton, Brockville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as railway fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 February 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.I.6), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 February 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.I.6), France.
Private Archibald Crawford
Born on 10 June 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - sister of Isabelle Crawford, Orphans Home of Bridge of Weir - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Indian, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 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 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Friday, 11 January 2008
Private Edwin Crane
Born on 25 June 1899 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Louisa Chivers, St. Thomas, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - transferred to the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - transferred to the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917.
Private William King Craighead
Born on 31 December 1890 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Agnes Craighead, Glasgow, Scotland - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Territorials, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411107) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 April 1916 - buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery (grave I.J.19), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411107) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 April 1916 - buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery (grave I.J.19), Belgium.
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Acting-Sergeant Harold Allan Craig
Born on 20 June 1893 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Richard Craig, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously did cadet work, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411128) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 29 November 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411128) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 29 November 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Private Gordon Craig
Born on 7 February 1895 in Belfast, Ireland - son of R. Craig, Vancouver, British Columbia - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, red hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411167) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411167) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
Private Ernest Craig
Born on 15 September 1883 in Almonte, Ontario - husband of Nellie Craig, Almonte, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Almonte, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Almonte, Ontario, on 2 May 1916 (number 787949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Almonte, Ontario, on 2 May 1916 (number 787949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.
Private Benjamin M. Craig
Born on 29 July 1891 in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Craig, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320439) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 12 June 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 17 August 1918.
Died in 1966 - buried in Whyte Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320439) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 12 June 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 17 August 1918.
Died in 1966 - buried in Whyte Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario.
Private Sidney Crabtree
Born on 23 September 1884 in London, England - husband of Ella Irene Crabtree, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as driver, married, no current military service, previously served three years as a private in the 10th Royal Grenadiers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 134th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 799080) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 13 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 134th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 799080) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 13 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Frank Crabtree
Born on 8 January 1886 in Manchester, England - husband of Adelaide Crabtree, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as teamster, married, no current military service, previously served two months with the Manchester Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Hanford Coyle
Born on 27 December 1888 in Jordan Mountain, New Brunswick - husband of Ella Coyle, Saint John, New Brunswick - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Saint John, New Brunswick, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 140th Battalion, CEF, in Sussex, New Brunswick, on 27 October 1915 (number 817248) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 15 December 1918.
Joined the 140th Battalion, CEF, in Sussex, New Brunswick, on 27 October 1915 (number 817248) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 15 December 1918.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Private Sidney Cox, MM
Born on 2 August 1886 in Bedford, England - husband of Margaret Cox, Clarkson, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendated dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
Private Charles James Cox
Born on 21 November 1895 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan - son of William Cox, Grenfell, Saskatchewan - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Mervin, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farm labourer, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the Depot Battalion, 1st Saskatchewan Regiment in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 3 January 1918 (number 256594) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
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