Born on 5 August 1897 in Perth, Ontario - brothers of Miss Bessie Devlin, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 April 1918 (number 3320895) - 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.
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Private William Franklin Deviney
Born on 12 September 1883 in Cobourg, Ontario - husband of Flosill[?] Deviney, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as chauffeur, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 775051) - 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.
Awarded the Military Medal [with CMGC?].
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 775051) - 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.
Awarded the Military Medal [with CMGC?].
Private Lawrence Charles Devine
Born on 27 June 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Edward Devine, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as glove cutter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 31.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, green eyes, medium dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 639133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 13 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-au-Bois (grave XI.A.10), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 639133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 13 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-au-Bois (grave XI.A.10), France.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Private Frederick Sparling Devine
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1915 (number 410754) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 or 6 November 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1918.
Lance-Corporal Joseph Edward De Varennes
Born on 22 December 1896 in Middle Sackville, New Brunswick - son of Stephen De Varennes, Middle Sackville, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Middle Sackville, New Brunswick, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Sackville, New Brunswick, on 14 January 1916 (number 832130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Sackville, New Brunswick, on 14 January 1916 (number 832130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1919.
Private John Thomas Devall
Born on 10 January 1895 in Lisle, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Devall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as porter, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 669814) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 13 November 1918.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 669814) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 13 November 1918.
Thursday, 24 July 2008
Private Hector Des Rosiers
Born on 18 January 1894 in Rhode Island - son of Celema Des Rosiers, Willow Punch, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greenish eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 128th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1916 (number 781863) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Joined the 128th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1916 (number 781863) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Private John Desmond
Born on 17 May 1884 in London, England - son of Eugene Desmond, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 190007) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 17 September 1919 buried in Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, United Kingdom.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 190007) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 17 September 1919 buried in Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial, United Kingdom.
Monday, 21 July 2008
Lance-Corporal Joseph Des Lauriers
Born on 6 January 1896 in Hull, Quebec - nephew of A. Deslauriers, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as uncle, single, Roman Catholic, trade as paper maker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1918 (number 3320089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1918 (number 3320089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Joseph Deslauriers
Born on 26 December 1893 in Hull, Quebec - son of Alex Delaurier, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 August 1915 (number 144306) - 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 22 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave IV.C.12), 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.179)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 August 1915 (number 144306) - 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 22 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave IV.C.12), 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.179)
Private Eugene Delaurier
Born on 1 November 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. K. Delaurier, 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 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1915 (number 144850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919 - discharged on demobilization on 24 July 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.179)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1915 (number 144850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919 - discharged on demobilization on 24 July 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.179)
Friday, 18 July 2008
Private William Felix Delaurier
Born on 21 September 1874 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Felix and Delimas Deslaurier, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Delimo Corrierre, Ottawa, Ontario - 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 38.25 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 29 April 1915 - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144334) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 47th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1916 - died on 24 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave III.F.7), 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.179)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 29 April 1915 - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144334) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 47th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1916 - died on 24 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave III.F.7), 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.179)
Private Napoleon Delaurier
Born on 26 August 1886 or 1885 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of William Deslauriers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in March 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 70th Regiment, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, brown complexion, blue eyes, brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in July 1915: brother of Cariere Delaurier, Ottawa, Ontario, trade as lather, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, as "Napoleon Deslauriers" on 8 March 1915 (number 416855) - [discharged?] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 144073) - 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 - wounded on 19 or 20 October 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916 - transferred to the 1st Labour Battalion on 12 September 1917 - wounded on 22 September 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 12 July 1918.
(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.179)
Joined the 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, as "Napoleon Deslauriers" on 8 March 1915 (number 416855) - [discharged?] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 144073) - 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 - wounded on 19 or 20 October 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916 - transferred to the 1st Labour Battalion on 12 September 1917 - wounded on 22 September 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 12 July 1918.
(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.179)
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Private Felix Desjardins
Born on 26 April or 10 August 1897 in Hull, Quebec - son of Ferdina Desjardins, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in February 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 70th Regiment, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, brown complexion, black eyes, brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in September 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current military service, previously served six months with the 41st Battalion, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 13 February 1915 (number 416216) - discharged - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 September 1915 (number 145166) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 27 September 1916 - wounded on 17 August 1917.
Joined the 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 13 February 1915 (number 416216) - discharged - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 September 1915 (number 145166) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 27 September 1916 - wounded on 17 August 1917.
Private Orville Deschamps
Born on 14 December 1879 in Valleyfield, Quebec - brother of Mrs. William Froats[?], Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario, trade as printer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 633961) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 September 1918.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 633961) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 September 1918.
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Private Alexandre Desarmeaux, Sr.
Born on 19 October 1871 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Josephine Desarmeaux, 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 8.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 144715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 August 1916 - transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot, CEF - repatriated to Canada on 6 November 1917.
(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.179)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 144715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 August 1916 - transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot, CEF - repatriated to Canada on 6 November 1917.
(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.179)
Private Alfred Desarmeau
Born on 24 May 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Josephine Desarmeau, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144045) - 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 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 7 December 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 17 February 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.179)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 144045) - 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 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 7 December 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 17 February 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.179)
Private Alex Desarmeaux, Jr.
Born on 7 December 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Amelia Desarmeaux, Ottawa Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: married, no current military service, previously served with the Engineers Company, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 July 1915 (number 144044) - 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 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1917 - wounded on 18 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 11 January 1919.
Died in 1956 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(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 15 July 1915 (number 144044) - 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 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1917 - wounded on 18 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 11 January 1919.
Died in 1956 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Corporal Samuel Derraugh
Born on 26 August 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. E. Derraugh, Ottawa - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a drummer on 20 April 1916 (number 246155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 or 15 May 1918.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a drummer on 20 April 1916 (number 246155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 or 15 May 1918.
Lance-Corporal William Francis Derosie
Born on 31 January 1894 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Derosie, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 42nd Regiment's guard at Petawawa (5.5 months), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1919: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, trade as labourer, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 124 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 3 June 1915 (number 410077) - 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 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 16 February 1919.
Joined the Special Guard, CMPC, of the Permanent Force in Ottawa, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779848).
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 3 June 1915 (number 410077) - 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 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 16 February 1919.
Joined the Special Guard, CMPC, of the Permanent Force in Ottawa, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779848).
Sunday, 6 July 2008
Private Reni Deniguie
Born on 24 May 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Richard Deniguie, Burnstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnstown, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, weight of 125 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, medium brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 788595) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - died of sickness on 12 February 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXI.E.3), France.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 788595) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - died of sickness on 12 February 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXI.E.3), France.
Private Gordon Denis
Born on 26 August 1890 in Hull, Quebec - husband of Alma Denis, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as pulp maker, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 246546) - 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.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 246546) - 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.
Private James McGlennon Denike
Born on 21 March 1897 in Colborne, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mae Denike, Colborne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Colborne, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Orono, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 805301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 1919.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Orono, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 805301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 1919.
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Private Samuel John Dempsay
Born on 31 March 1894 in Calabogie, Ontario - son of Samuel John and Ida Elizabeth Dempsay, Cochrane, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410772) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 10 October 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.6), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410772) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 10 October 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.6), Belgium.
Private Robert Demill
Born on 30 January 1897 in Madoc, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emma Demill, Madoc, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Madoc, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as lineman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 1918.