Born on 16 February 1899 in Poltimore, Quebec - son of W.W. Davis, Carp, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carp, Ontario, trade as student, single, currently a member of the militia, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 November 1916 (number 246794) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Private Henry Davis
Born on 19 May 1897 in Yorkshire, England - brother of Annie Davis (Mrs. J. Jacques), Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1916 (number 633646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 16 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1916 (number 633646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 16 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Private Harry Walter Davis
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 28 May 1915 (number 410483) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 12 September 1916 of wounds suffered the previous day - buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord) (grave II.F.213), France.
Private George Graham Davis
Born on 16 July 1895 in New Bedford, Massachusetts - son of Peter Davis, New Bedford, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, trade as mill operator, single, no current military service, previously served in the Coast Artillery, Massachusetts, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, on 17 February 1916 (number 925371) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 May 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918 - transferred to the 7th Machine Gun Company, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 13 or 14 October 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, on 17 February 1916 (number 925371) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 May 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918 - transferred to the 7th Machine Gun Company, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 13 or 14 October 1918.
Private George Davis
Born on 9 April 1898 in Leicester, England - son of Frederick Davis, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as riveter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish hair.
Joined the 244th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 3 July 1916 (number 1054047) - [released from 244th?] - joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, on 10 July 1916 (number 1033110) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England on 6 January 1919.
Joined the 244th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 3 July 1916 (number 1054047) - [released from 244th?] - joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, on 10 July 1916 (number 1033110) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England on 6 January 1919.
Friday, 2 May 2008
Private Frederick Hazeltine Howard Davis
Born on 13 December 1873 in Devonport, Devonshire, England - husband of Alice Maria Davis, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, tradeas bookbinder, married, no current military service, previously served five years in the 2nd Devon Garrison Artillery, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 190101) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 20 or 21 October 1916 - attached to the CCC Co.[?] on 8 December 1916 - transferred[?] to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 30 January 1918.
Private Alfred Stanley Davis
Born on 8 March 1895 in Kent, England - son of Alfred John Davis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410073) - 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 to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 24 May 1918.
Private Albert Davis
Born on 19 March 1892 in Strafford, London, England - brother of Fred Davis, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque West, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served three years in the 8th Field Artillery, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 639976) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Labour Pool on 20 March 1918.
Captain Reginald David Davies
Born on 13 November 1875 in Wiltshire, England - husband of Helen Davies, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as real estate, Church of England, currently a member of the 23rd Alberta Rangers, previously served five years with the Army Service Corps and served with the Natal Mounted Police.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Regiment as a captain in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on 23 November 1915 - reverted to temporary rank of lieutenant on 23 July 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 13 May 1918 - appointed acting captain while officer commanding a company of the 3rd Canadian Command Depot, Seaford, on 15 December 1918 - promoted to temporary captain on 15 June 1919.
Private Michael William Davies
Born on 18 January 1896 in Swansea, Wales - son of Albert Davies, Swansea, Wales - brother of Miss [?] Davies, Swansea, Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410258) - 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 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 July 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Private James Henry Davies
Born on 19 June 1895 in Haliburton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Katherine Wilson, Haliburton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057605) - 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 Harry Davies
Born on 1 October 1891 in Cheshire, England - son of Mrs. E. Simmonds, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Methodist, trade as oil expert, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 18 January 1918 (number 257660) - 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 Robert B. Davidson
Born on 16 June 1895 in Ayrshire, Scotland - son of William Davidson, Bright Sand, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256706) - 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 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Lance-Corporal Harwood Davidson
Born on 9 January 1895 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of John and Mary H. Davidson, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 410839) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 11 February 1916 - died of his wounds on 10 September 1916 - buried in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (grave VI.A.8), France.
Private George Davidson
Born on 26 April 1896 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Elizabeth Davidson in Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as electric plater, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 June 1916 (number 237953) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave II.B.35), France.