Born on 17 July 1891 oin St. Wenceslas, Quebec - son of late Zephir Demers and his wife Adele Oranchaud - next of kin listed as Eoilin[?] Demers, Sorel, Quebec - 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 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 8 January 1915 (number 410918) - 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 3 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.EE.18), 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
Monday, 30 June 2008
Private Martin Deloughry
Born on 21 April 1887 in Gratton, Ontario - son of Brigget Deloughry, Eganville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Eganville, Ontario, trade as bushman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 299160) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 27 January 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)
Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 299160) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 16 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 27 January 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)
Private Thomas Edward Delanty
Born on 1 July 1897 in Bradford, England - brother of Margaret Delanty, Bradford, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, weight of 127 pounds, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 4 November 1915 (number 787021) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - invalided to England on 23 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 4 November 1915 (number 787021) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - invalided to England on 23 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Friday, 27 June 2008
Private Stanley Albert Delaney
Born on 12 September 1891 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Maggie Delaney (later Sheney), Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as paper maker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 31 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320484) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.19), France.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320484) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.19), France.
Sergeant John Augustin Delaney
Born on 1 April 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Mary Florence Delaney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 February 1915 (number 410076) - 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 6 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 February 1915 (number 410076) - 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 6 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Private Frank Delaney
Born on 27 November 1869 in Grahamstown, South Africa - husband of Ann Delaney in Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician, married with four children (22, 20, 18 and 11 years old), no current military service, previously served one year with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, hazel eyes, iron grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1915 (number 410262) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1915 (number 410262) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Private William James Curren
Born on 4 May 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland - friend of Elit Watson, RR #2 Carp, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 11 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410721) - 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.
Unit recommendation for a Meritorious Service Medal dated 14 December 1917: "Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal for consistent good work with Batt'n. Transport Section." - no award made.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 11 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410721) - 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.
Unit recommendation for a Meritorious Service Medal dated 14 December 1917: "Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal for consistent good work with Batt'n. Transport Section." - no award made.
Private Jérémie Delage
Born on 7 July 1892 in Victoriaville, Quebec - son of Mrs. Leontine Delage, Victoriaville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 June 1915 (number 410724) - 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 15 February 1917 - invalided to England on 16 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - died on 14 March 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.E.29), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 June 1915 (number 410724) - 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 15 February 1917 - invalided to England on 16 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - died on 14 March 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.E.29), France.
Private Louis Alphone De Groote
Born on 1 May 1895 in Termonde, Belgium - son of Mrs. Melane De Groote, Termonde, Belgium - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served 3.5 years in the Belgian Army, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 20 March 1916 (number 410976) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 September 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 October 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 20 March 1916 (number 410976) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 September 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 October 1916.
Private Herbert Sylvester Degan
Born on 11 March 1896 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of John Degan, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as papermaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 - 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 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 23 November 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 27 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 - 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 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 23 November 1916.
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Lance-Corporal Henry Decoteau
Born on 19 July 1882 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Mrs. Liza Decoteau, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410526) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 11 March or August 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410526) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 11 March or August 1917.
Corporal Jelle de Boer, MM
Born on 13 October 1885 in Sloterdyk, Holland - son of S.J. de Boer, Den Haag, Holland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in RR #2 Woodlawn, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as teamster, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 January 1918 (number 3056109) - reenlisted[?] in Seaford, England, on 29 May 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Post-war address (c.1929) with The Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) in Calgary, Alberta.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (dated 5 October 1918): "For gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 29th September 1918."
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 January 1918 (number 3056109) - reenlisted[?] in Seaford, England, on 29 May 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Post-war address (c.1929) with The Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) in Calgary, Alberta.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (dated 5 October 1918): "For gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 29th September 1918."
Private William Louis Deavu
Born on 2 October 1884 in Inwood, Quebec - son of Mary Ann Deavu, Dunnville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 37th Haldimand Rifles, previously served three years in the American Hospital Corps, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Dunnville, Ontario, on 30 January 1916 (number 270630) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Dunnville, Ontario, on 30 January 1916 (number 270630) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Private Clifford William Deavy
Born on 28 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Nellie Deavy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144005) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 October 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 28 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)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144005) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 October 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 28 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)
Private Frank Bagil Deare, MM
Born on 15 May 1898 in Sydenham, Ontario - son of George Deare, Yarker, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 22 January 1917 (number 1042872) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (dated 7 September 1918): "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918".
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 22 January 1917 (number 1042872) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation (dated 7 September 1918): "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918".
Sergeant Joseph Dean
Born on 20 March 1889 in Stockport, England - husband of Mary E. Dean, Stockport, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 15 February 1915, previously served with the 6th Chester's Volunteers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410455) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 1 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410455) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 1 June 1916.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Private Emerson Dean
Born on 31 July 1893 in Starks Corner, Quebec - son of Mrs. W. Dean, RR #2 Shawville, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Presbyterian, trade as carpenter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3320555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 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 1 February 1918 (number 3320555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Charles James Dean
Born on 30 March 1885 in Ann Arbor, Michigan - brother of Elmer Dean, Ann Arbor, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Port Arthur, Ontario, trade as freight hauler, single, no current or previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Port Arthur, Ontario, on 8 June 1917 (number 1013674) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Port Arthur, Ontario, on 8 June 1917 (number 1013674) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Adam Henry Dean
Born on 26 August 1899 (gave 1896 on enlistment paper) in Huntingdon, Ontario - son of Mrs. Nellie Dean, Ivanhoe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410723) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - invalided sick to England on 12 December 1918.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410723) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - invalided sick to England on 12 December 1918.
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Private Walter Charles Deal
Born on 30 November 1892 in Leytonstone, Essex, England - son of Charles Deal, South Hackney, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Harlem, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Delta, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 639394) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Delta, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 639394) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 September 1918.
Private George Deadman
Born on 23 March 1898 in Brentwood, Ontario - son of George Deadwood, Brentwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brentwood, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1916 (number 642654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1916 (number 642654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.
Lance-Corporal Samuel Deacon
Born on 1 June 1892 in County of Wexford, Ireland - brother of Joseph Deacon, Celhanon, County of Wexford, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as automobile expert, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 April 1915 (number 410840) - placed in "C" Company upon enlistment - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 February 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 August 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 April 1915 (number 410840) - placed in "C" Company upon enlistment - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 February 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 August 1918.
Monday, 9 June 2008
Private Nelson DeCorrey
Born on 10 February 1897 in Hull, Quebec - son of Florence DeCorrey, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.
Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 March 1917 (number 2157508) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 March 1917 (number 2157508) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Private Leo de Coeli
Born on 17 March 1897 in Anuhebik, [???] - son of E. de Coeli, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served in cadets, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, weight of 125 pounds, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, normal complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 787102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 787102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919.
Sergeant Joseph Alexander Day
Born on 11 November 1893 on the Isle of Wight, England - husband of Kate Anna Louise Day, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as hospital attendant, married, no current military service, previously served three years with the West Yorkshire (regulars), five years and one month with the Royal Army Medical Corps, and eight months with the PAMC, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410259) - 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 6 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410259) - 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 6 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1918.
Friday, 6 June 2008
Private Elvin Day
Born on 2 August 1889 in Port Sanilac, Michigan - brother of Private Robert A. Day (86540), 17th Battery, CFA - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchean, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 7 January 1918 (number 256779) - 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 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 7 January 1918 (number 256779) - 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 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 1918.
Private Merrick Knight Dawson
Born on 9 December 1892 in Dickinson's Landing, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alice Dawson, Dickinson's Landing, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as cheese maker, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment, previously served two years with the Canal Patrol as a corporal, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, weight of 192 pounds, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 19 October 1916 (number 1042234) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Railway Troops as an acting-corporal.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 19 October 1916 (number 1042234) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Railway Troops as an acting-corporal.
Private Louis Cecil Dawson
Born on 17 March 1897 in Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Louise Dawson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tea packer, single, currently a member of the Army Service Corps, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775621) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775621) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Private Francis Alexander Dawson
Born on 6 December 1897 in Bruce, Ontario - son of Mary Dawson, RR #5 Lucknow, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as sign writer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair.
Joined the #2 Canadian Army Service Corps in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1917 (number 513900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the #2 Canadian Army Service Corps in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1917 (number 513900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sergeant Harry Dawkins, MM
Born on 12 October 1891 in Lakefield, Ontario - son of George Dawkins, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman on railroad, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410260) - 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 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "This N.C.O. took forward his machine gun grew to reinforce another Battn. after all his Officers and senior N.C.O.'s had become casualties. His conduct and example throughout the operation was of the highest order."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 16 December 1917: "For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410260) - 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 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "This N.C.O. took forward his machine gun grew to reinforce another Battn. after all his Officers and senior N.C.O.'s had become casualties. His conduct and example throughout the operation was of the highest order."
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) - no citation - unit recommendation dated 16 December 1917: "For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign."
Acting-Sergeant (Private) John Bercovitch Davis
Born on 24 November 1890 in Romania - son of Mrs. Bessie Davis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as merchant, single, no current or previous military service, Jewish, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 July 1915 (number 410075) - 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 4 November 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 July 1915 (number 410075) - 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 4 November 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps.