Sunday 28 September 2008

Private William Harry Dowsett

Born on 21 February 1889 in Slough, Bucks, England - son of Mrs. J. Dowsett, Meadow View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wellington, Ontario, trade as book keeper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Wellington, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 1093032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Private Samuel Milford Dowsett

Born on 19 April 1897 in South Burgess, Ontario - son of Annie Dowsett, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coremaker, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 787334) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.

Private Ernest Frederick Dowling

Born on 8 February 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mabel Dowling, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as shipper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 669537) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and was promoted to acting-corporal.

Thursday 25 September 2008

Private Thomas Henry Dowey

Born on 13 June 1888 in County Dowen, Ireland - husband of Beatrice Maude Dowey, Long Branch, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber, married with two children (three and two years old), no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410488) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 15 May 1917 - transferred to the 4th Entrenching Battalion, CEF, on 26 August 1917 - wounded on 4 September 1917 - invalided to England on 3 October 1917.

Private Norman David Dow

Born on 14 June 1891 in Dron[?], Perthshire, Scotland - son of Kerstin Dow, Perth, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the military, previously served two years with the Lothian and Border Horse, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411006) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - seconded to the 3/Y/C Trench Mortar Battery from 8 June to 14 November 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Awarded a Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette no.31089, 27 December 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)

Private John Dow

Born on 4 January 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Annie Dow, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Regina, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as teamster, no current military service, previously served five years with the Territorials in England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1918 (number 256754) - 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 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave I.C.13), France.

Monday 22 September 2008

Sergeant Charlie Henry Dove

Born on 13 July 1894 in Scotland - nephew of William Heard, Tackley Crossing, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lineman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410284) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 June 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918.

Private Henry Cecil Douglas

Born on 14 May 1894 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Anna Douglas, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as soldier, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the 11th U.S. Cavalry, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 207971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February or 20 March 1917 - wounded on 6 or 9 May 1917 - invalided to England on 11 May 1917.

Friday 19 September 2008

Private Edward John Doughton

Born on 6 December 1888 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Doughton, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, single, currently a member of D Company, 42nd Regiment, no previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410080) - transferred to the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 1 April 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 29 May 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)

Lieutenant Edward Francis Dougherty, MC

Born on 4 August 1875 in Litchfield, Minnesota - husband of Rose Dougherty, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as broker, Church of England, no current or previous military service,

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Port William, Ontario, on 25 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 January 1918 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 24 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 September 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1918 - invalided sick to England on 2 March 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Valenciennes from 1st to 6th November, 1918. He led forward a fighting patrol to clear the enemy from the south of the city. On his way he captured two machine gun posts, killing the garrison, in the face of heavy fire. During the advance on several occasions he led his platoon forward in the most gallant manner, and, at one time, when the left flank was left open, he crossed a heavily shelled area to establish touch with the flanking battalion. His work throughout was of the highest character, and the example he set his men cannot be overestimated." - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

Tuesday 16 September 2008

Private John Dougall

Born on 6 June 1893 in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland - son of James Dougall, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Springbrook, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as tinsmith, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055704) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private Moses Doucet

Born on 8 December 1894 in Sydney, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Cecille Doucet, Grant Etang, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1919: present address at YMCA, Ottawa, Ontario, trade as fireman, weight of 156 pounds.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 (number 410758) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 September 1916 - transferred as a sapper to the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 22 March 1917 - [released?] - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1919.

Private Joseph Alde Doré

Born on 19 March 1889 in Buckingham, Quebec - son of Jean B. Doré, St. Walburg, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1915 (number 144305) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lance-Corporal in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 or 6 November 1916 - invalided to England on 12 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 or 24 June 1917 - wounded on 28 August 1917 - invalided to England on 31 August 1917 - later served with reserve units as an acting-lance-corporal - repatriated to Canada on 16 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.179)

Saturday 13 September 2008

Private William Henry Dooley

Born on 28 January 1894 in London, England - no next of kin listed - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, hazel eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410263) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later taken on the strength of the 78th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 30 June 1917 - died of his wounds on 15 September 1917 - buried in Cliveden War Cemetery (grave 39), United Kingdom.

Private Michael Dooley

Born on 24 July 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James and Mary Dooley, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 18 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410355) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 12 September 1916 - wounded on 12 April 1917 - wounded on 14 September 1917 - died on 24 November 1919 - buried in Ottawa (Notre Dame) Roman Catholic Cemetery (grave 328), Ottawa, Ontario.

Private William John Donovan

Born on 27 November 1875 in St. Catherine, Quebec - husband of Susan Donovan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer, married, currently a member of the military, twenty years of service in the Canadian militia (including three years in the 56th Regiment) and eight years in South Africa, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 August 1915 (number 144722) - 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 27 or 28 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 January 1917 - 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)

Wednesday 10 September 2008

Private Michael John Donovan

Born on 15 January 1895 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Cornelius Donovan, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, trade as plumber, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 6 May 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private[?] Ralph Wilfred Donaldson

Born on 29 September 1890 in Port Williams, Nova Scotia - next of kin listed as John Donaldson, Port Williams, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as "Graduated B.A., B.S.A.", single, currently a member of the Guelph Officer Training Corps, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grayish brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411007) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 12 or 14 May 1916 - transferred to the 52nd Battalion, CEF, on 2 December 1916 - [unknown timing] commissioned as a Lieutenant and later served as an Acting-Captain - seconded as Gas Officer for Canadian Corps Troops and 2nd Canadian Division from 17 April 1918 to 20 January 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Sunday 7 September 2008

Sergeant George Donaldson

Born on 16 July 1894 in Huntley Township, Carleton County, Ontario - next of kin listed as William Donaldson, RR #2 Carp, 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 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1915 (number 411308) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 1st Trench Mortar Battery on 2 October 1917 - wounded on 10 May 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Private[?] Edward Russell Donaldson

Born on 3 February 1893 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - next of kin listed as Andrew Donaldson, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently a member of the officer training corps at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, since the fall of 1914, no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 20 March 1915 (number 410011) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry again on 7 September 1916 and again on 19 September 1918.

Private Arthur Donaldson

Born on 17 March 1894 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of Millie Donaldson, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725537) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 18 January 1919.

Thursday 4 September 2008

Private Stuart Donald

Born on 21 January 1889 in Nenagh[?], Ireland - son of Margaret H. Donald, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 (number 410729) - 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 13 March 1917.

Died on 20 May 1923.

Monday 1 September 2008

Sergeant Wilfred Earl Doherty

Born on 12 March 1897 in Niagara Falls, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Percy Krell[?], St. Catharines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 157078) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 October 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Private George Arthur Dodds

Born on 15 February 1897 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of James Dodds, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Arnprior, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

Corporal William Livesy Dodd

Born on 27 March 1893 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England - son of James Dodd, Detroit, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410728) - 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 28 March 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918.