Private Joseph Henry Doughty

Born on 24 December 1895 in Dover, Kent, England - son of John and Elizabeth Doughty - brother of Mrs. Lilian Matthews, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as sister, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 25th Regiment, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, light complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 19 November 1915 (number 189455) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for this image of Pte. Doughty).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Doughty's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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)