An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Friday, 29 August 2008
Lieutenant Cyril Ellwood Buchanan Dobbin
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 25 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 February 1917 - attached to the 12th Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, from 1 April to 5 November 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 June 1918 - seconded to the 12th Trench Mortar Battery from 11 August to 30 September 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1919.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Private Ernest Arthur Dixon
Born on 26 May 1880 in Birmingham, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. J. Dixon, Ladywood, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as tinsmith, married, no current military service, previously served with the 12th Lancers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined ??? in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 23 December 1914 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April or 1 May 1915 (number 410184) - 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 22 or 23 November 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 27 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 May 1918.
Joined ??? in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 23 December 1914 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April or 1 May 1915 (number 410184) - 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 22 or 23 November 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 27 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 May 1918.
Private George Dionne
Born on 8 June 1891 in Maniwaki, Quebec - next of kin listed as George Dionne, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 805429) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 21 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Forestry Corps on 29 October 1918.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 805429) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 21 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Forestry Corps on 29 October 1918.
Private Arthur Dinsdale
Born on 10 November 1898 in Ingersoll, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emma Blakeman, Ingersoll, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ingersoll, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, bluish grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Park Hill, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 802859) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Park Hill, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 802859) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Private Howard Irvin Dinner
Born on 10 September 1885 in Port Hope, Ontario - husband of Rudy Dinner, Langstaffe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 18 March 1915 (number 410727) - 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 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 18 March 1915 (number 410727) - 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 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Private Filbert H. Dine
Born on 2 October 1897 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie Dine, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 September 1915 (number 219244) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 August 1916 [???] or later served with reserve units.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 September 1915 (number 219244) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 August 1916 [???] or later served with reserve units.
Private John Dillon
Born on 31 December 1878 in Dublin, Ireland - friend of Peter Lynch, Toronto, 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 8.25 inches, weight of 157 pounds, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 (number 410486) - 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 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 26 December 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 (number 410486) - 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 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 26 December 1917.
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Private Milton Simon Dillabough
Born on 26 January 1901 (lied on his attestation form, giving 1897) in South Mountain, Ontario - brother of Dalton Dillabough, Finch, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 410726) - 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 29 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 25 June 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 410726) - 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 29 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 25 June 1917.
Private Homer Reuben Dillabough
Born on 18 September 1889 in Helens Corners, Ontario - son of Peter Dillabough, Franktown, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - died on 28 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.A.19), France.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - died on 28 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.A.19), France.
Sunday, 17 August 2008
Private Frederick Lloyd Dill
Born on 22 December 1890 in West Branch, Michigan - son of James Dill, Drumbo, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, trade as bridge carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 15 May 1916 (number 261398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1917 - invalided to England on 30 August 1917.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 15 May 1916 (number 261398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1917 - invalided to England on 30 August 1917.
Private Alton Shirley Dike
Born on 13 June 1891 in Stoneham, Massachusetts - husband of Helen Jane Dike, Wakefield, Massachusetts - son of Rozilta Dike, Stoneham, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, trade as silversmith, married, no current military service, previously served with the Stoneham High Cadets, Unitarian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, on 14 July 1916 (number 261649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 28 June 1917 - buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave IX.D.II), England.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, on 14 July 1916 (number 261649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 28 June 1917 - buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave IX.D.II), England.
Private George Albert Dierker
Born on 20 April 1890 in Westphalia, Kansas - son of Lena Dierker, Cudworth, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lipton, Saskatchewan, trade as grain buyer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 18 April 1916 (number 261187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 18 April 1916 (number 261187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Lance-Corporal Samuel Benson Dickson
Born on 6 August 1887 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Mabel Dickson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as brakeman, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 May 1918 (number 3060174) - 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.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 May 1918 (number 3060174) - 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 Norman Alvin Dickson
Born on 22 April 1894 in Wellington County, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.B. Dickson, Guelph, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 411016) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 411016) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Private Edward Dickson
Born on 31 August 1888 in Blackshields, Midlothian, Scotland - cousin of John Douglas, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as car conductor, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the Midlothian Battery, RFA, Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 775930) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1917 - died on 5 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.GG.14A), Belgium.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 775930) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1917 - died on 5 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.GG.14A), Belgium.
Monday, 11 August 2008
Private David Dickson
Born on 12 March 1888 in Rosemains, Scotland - brother of William Dickson, Dornock Mains, Scotland - also friend of Mrs. M. Ross, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1915 (number 410725) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1915 (number 410725) - 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.
Private Scott Dickie
Born on 2 May 1889 in Sauchie, Clackmanmonshire, Scotland - husband of Jessie Dickie, Preston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Preston, Ontario, trade as loom fixer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 7th Battalion, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 2 December 1915 (number 730133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 2 December 1915 (number 730133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Private William Peter Dickenson
Born on 5 September 1893 in Greenwick, England - son of Mrs. Thomas Dickenson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (for two months), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410485) - 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 31 August or 3 September 1916 - invalided to England on 20 September 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410485) - 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 31 August or 3 September 1916 - invalided to England on 20 September 1916.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Private John Dickens
Born on 19 May 1896 in Hybla, Ontario - son of William Dickens, Hybla, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055465) - 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.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055465) - 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.
Acting-Sergeant Robert Jordan Dick
Born on 11 July 1882 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of Mrs. R.J. Dick, Pincher Creek, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as contractor, single, no current military service, previously served five years and regimental quartermaster-sergeant with the 23rd Alberta Rangers and twelve years and sergeant with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Pincher Creek, Alberta, on 1 February 1915 (number 552073) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 9 December 1917.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Pincher Creek, Alberta, on 1 February 1915 (number 552073) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 October 1917 - invalided sick to England on 9 December 1917.
Lieutenant Robert George Dibble
Born on 12 March 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Harry H. and Lucy Grace Dibble, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 9th Battery, CFA, previously served three years with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Church of England, height of 6 feet 1 inch, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as civic employee, currently a member of the 109th Regiment
Joined the 34th Battery, CFA, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 October 1915 (number 304398) - discharged in February 1915 - joined the 180th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - wounded on 28 January 1917 - invalided to England on 4 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 July 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1917 - invalided to England on 23 August 1917 - transferred to District Depot No.2 from 24 September 1918 to 10 July 1919.
Joined the 34th Battery, CFA, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 October 1915 (number 304398) - discharged in February 1915 - joined the 180th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - wounded on 28 January 1917 - invalided to England on 4 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 July 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1917 - invalided to England on 23 August 1917 - transferred to District Depot No.2 from 24 September 1918 to 10 July 1919.
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Private Delphis Deyotte, MM
Born on 16 May 1888 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ocline Deyotte, Marquis, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Marquis, Saskatchewan, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 19 April 1916 (number 261230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 30 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 27/18 this man displayed keen initiative and devotion to duty. Although he was off duty at the time, he brought his Lewis Gun into action, and after the remainder of his crew had been wounded he continued to fire by himself."
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 19 April 1916 (number 261230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 30 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 27/18 this man displayed keen initiative and devotion to duty. Although he was off duty at the time, he brought his Lewis Gun into action, and after the remainder of his crew had been wounded he continued to fire by himself."
Sergeant Leslie George Deswbury
Born on 25 September 1895 in Collingwood, Ontario - next of kin listed as William J. Dewsbury, Collingwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stenographer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 11 June 1915 (number 409110) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 31 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1918 - invalided sick to England on 25 January 1919.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 11 June 1915 (number 409110) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 31 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1918 - invalided sick to England on 25 January 1919.
Private Robert Elliott Dewdney
Born on 3 September 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Athelstand Dewdney, Coleman, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served four years with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 669628) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 669628) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Saturday, 2 August 2008
Private Duncan Dewar, MM
Born on 13 December 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Lauchlin Dewar, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633059) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 23 August 1917 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.32), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633059) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 23 August 1917 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.32), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."
Private Herbert Dew
Born on 21 August 1879 in Denbight, North Wales - husband of Edith Emma Dew, Sudbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sudbury, Ontario, trade as carpenter, married, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, previously served three years with the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and four months with the 4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Frood, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 648229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Frood, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 648229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sergeant Walter Paul Lawrence Devoy
Born on 7 June 1875 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Sophilda Devoy, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as photographer, married, previously served three years in the military, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410078) - 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 3 May 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410078) - 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 3 May 1919.