Born on 1 June 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catherine Curzon, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144004) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 June 1916 - joined the ??? in Quebec, Quebec, on 7 June 1916 - joined the 235th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 10 July 1916 (number 1027156) - taken on the strength of the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, on 28 February 1918 - wounded on 17 September 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 12 March 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)
Sunday, 10 February 2008
Sergeant Vernon Arthur Curtis, MM and Bar
Born on 12 August 1896 in Courtland, Ontario - son of John William Curtis, RR #1 Courtland, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Tillsonburg, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles of Canada, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 270600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 27th September 1918."
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 270600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 27th September 1918."
Private John Henry Curtis
Born on 8 May 1880 in Dorset, England - son of Joseph and Mary Curtis, Dorset, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Sawyerville, Quebec, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 43 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Sawyerville, Quebec, on 29 November 1915 (number 177999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 8 February 1917 - invalided to England on 10 February 1917 - later served with reserve units - died in England of sickness on 8 August 1918 - buried in Seaford Cemetery (grave A.2987), England.
Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Sawyerville, Quebec, on 29 November 1915 (number 177999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 8 February 1917 - invalided to England on 10 February 1917 - later served with reserve units - died in England of sickness on 8 August 1918 - buried in Seaford Cemetery (grave A.2987), England.
Private James Curtis
Born on 1 May 1898 in Glasgow, Scotland - nephew of Mrs. Mary McLeod, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as aunt, trade as teamster, single, no current military service, previously served in the 43rd Regiment home guard, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 January 1917 (number 2043016) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Died in 1957 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa.
Joined 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 January 1917 (number 2043016) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Died in 1957 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa.
Private William Andrew Curry
Born on 1 April 1881 in Brockville, Ontario - next of kin lists as Mrs. Eliza Margaret Curry, Brockville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist (chauffeur), single, no current military service, previously served three years in the 41st Regiment band, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 March 1915 (number 410481) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 May 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 March 1915 (number 410481) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 May 1916.
Private Joseph Currier
Born on 30 June 1881 in Cobourg, Ontario - brother of Mrs. George Kelly, Lavock, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobourg, Ontario, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 December 1916 (number 246800) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 December 1916 (number 246800) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Private Howard Currier
Born on 8 April 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of late Paul and Katherine Currier, Cornwall, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 633139) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 July 1917 - died on 1 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.EE.14A), Belgium.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 633139) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 July 1917 - died on 1 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.EE.14A), Belgium.
Lance-Corporal John James Curns
Born on 26 October 1880 in New York City, New York - husband of A.B. Curns, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as head waiter, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 42.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 16 March 1916 (number 261031) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 26 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Died on 17 September 1926.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 16 March 1916 (number 261031) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 26 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Died on 17 September 1926.
Private John Victor Currie
Born on 25 December 1897 in Saint John, New Brunswick - brother of Mrs. H.B. Duke, Saint John, New Brunswick - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as sister, trade as paper ruler, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 7 July 1916 (number 1033076) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - invalided to England on 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 7 July 1916 (number 1033076) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - invalided to England on 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Private William Innis Cunningham
Born on 22 April 1893 in Troon, Scotland - next of kin listed as Mrs. Cunningham, Montreal, Quebec - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draughtsman, single, currently a private in the 5th Royal Highlanders, previously served six months in the Highlanders.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 (number 410920) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 (number 410920) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Saturday, 9 February 2008
Acting-Sergeant Harold Cunningham
Born on 4 March 1893 in Omemee, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Cunningham, Omemee, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tanner, single, currently a member of the 45th Victoria Regiment, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 3 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410720) - 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 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 3 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410720) - 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 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Private Daniel Joseph Cunningham
Born on 15 October 1876 in Stayner, Ontario - husband of Rose Cunningham, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as agent in agricultural implements, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, 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 31 March 1915 (number 410480) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1915 (number 410480) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916.
Private Bartholomew Cunningham
Born on 6 October 1897 in Gloucester Township, Ontario - brother of John Cummingham, Gaulette, Quebec - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue-grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410071) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 December 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410071) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 December 1916.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
Lance-Corporal Charles Augustus Cummins
Born on 13 October 1892 in Liverpool, England - husband of Violet Jane Cummins, Edmonton, Alberta - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, married, no current or previous military service, (religion) Brethren, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 66th Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 3 July 1915 (number 100383) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - died on 10 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.F.8), France.
Joined the 66th Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 3 July 1915 (number 100383) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - died on 10 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.F.8), France.
Private Wallace Cumming
Born on 20 March 1897 in Maxwell, Ontario - son of Mrs. William F. Cumming, Maxwell, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Eagle Point, Saskatchewan, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 249th Battalion, CEF, in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, on 13 April 1917 (number 1069739) - 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.
Joined the 249th Battalion, CEF, in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, on 13 April 1917 (number 1069739) - 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.
Private Harry Francis Culliford
Born on 21 November 1885 in London, England - husband of Alice Mary Culliford, Toronto, Ontario - son of Francis Henry and Mary Ann Culliford, London, England - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775033) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1917 - died on 8 October 1917 from those wounds - buried in Brighton (Extra-Mural) Borough Cemetery (grave 38945), England.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775033) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1917 - died on 8 October 1917 from those wounds - buried in Brighton (Extra-Mural) Borough Cemetery (grave 38945), England.
Lance-Corporal Walter Henry Cullen
Born on 16 October 1895 in Portsmouth, England - son of William Cullen, Paris, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Paris, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 772584) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 18 December 1918 - later served in reserve units.
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Paris, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 772584) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 18 December 1918 - later served in reserve units.
Sergeant Thomas George Cull, MM
Born on 27 May 1887 in Stratham, Surrey, England - husband of Magdelan Cull, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as driver, married, no current military service, previously served six years with the Volunteers as a corporal, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 775263) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 4 May 1918: "During raid by this Batt'n. on the Arleux Loop 26-4-18 this N.C.O. was in command of No.1 Section under Lt. J.D. Adams. He led his party with great gallantry and his work showed heroic devotion to duty."
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 775263) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 4 May 1918: "During raid by this Batt'n. on the Arleux Loop 26-4-18 this N.C.O. was in command of No.1 Section under Lt. J.D. Adams. He led his party with great gallantry and his work showed heroic devotion to duty."
Private Joseph William Palma Cuiellierrier
Born on 14 April 1898 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of William Cuiellierrier, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as workman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 633565) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 17 November 1917.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 633565) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 17 November 1917.
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