Born on 4 March 1876 in York County, Ontario - brother of Fannie Bell Duncan, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 669121) - 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 in the Canadian Army Service Corps.
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, 31 October 2008
Sergeant George Gordon Duncan
Born on 8 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Jas. Duncan, North Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.875 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 648275) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 648275) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Private Gordon Duncan
Born on 26 October 1893 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Alexander Duncan, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Miss Nellie Duncan, Aberdeen, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410731) - 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 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.18), France.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410731) - 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 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.18), France.
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Lieutenant Andrew Warwick Duncan, MC
Born on 6 May 1890 in Kells County, Antrim, Ireland - son of Archibald Duncan, Kells County, Antrim, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Swastika, Ontario, trade as broker, Presbyterian, currently a member of the 97th Algonquin Rifles, no previous military service.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, as a lieutenant on 1 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.A.3), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. He gallantly led his men into the enemy trench, in spite of heavy fire, and carried out the task allotted to him with conspicuous success." - unit recommendation: "For gallantry and devotion to duty. Raid Feb 22."
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, as a lieutenant on 1 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.A.3), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. He gallantly led his men into the enemy trench, in spite of heavy fire, and carried out the task allotted to him with conspicuous success." - unit recommendation: "For gallantry and devotion to duty. Raid Feb 22."
Private Thomas Francis Dunbar
Born on 4 May 1894 in Portage du Fort, Quebec - son of Mrs. Jane Dunbar, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as hotel keeper, no current military service, previously served in the 138th Battalion, Ottawa, Ontario, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 135 pounds, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 2 March 1918 (number 3056991) - 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 2 March 1918 (number 3056991) - 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 Joseph Harry Dummitt
Born on 19 April 1885 in Haliburton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Dummitt, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, widower, Church of England, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056111) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 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 15 January 1918 (number 3056111) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Private Simon Duguay
Born on 2 November 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Narcisse Duguay, Gaspé, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 3 February 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410264) - 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 19 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410264) - 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 19 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Private Edmond Duguay
Born on 8 April 1892 in Pasbebiac, Quebec - son of Peter and Angelique Giguerre Duguay, Pasbebiac West, Gaspé, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 144062) - 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 17 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Pozieres British Cemetery (grave II.P.11), 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.180)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 144062) - 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 17 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Pozieres British Cemetery (grave II.P.11), 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.180)
Private James Duggan
Born on 31 December 1895 in London, England - son of Rebecca Duggan, Twickenham, 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 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, light blue eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410461) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410461) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF.
Sunday, 19 October 2008
Private Robert Victor Dufty
Born on 10 March 1897 in Lutterworth Township, Haliburton County, Ontario - son of Van Dufty, "D" Company, 75th Battalion, Toronto, Ontario, and Margaret Elizabeth Dudty, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kinmount, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Kinmount, Ontario, on 11 February 1916 (number 726130) - taken on the strenght of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1918 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - invalided to England on 11 August 1918.
Died of sickness on 10 July 1919 - buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery (grave Mil. range, 3, Sec. G.14), Kingston, Ontario.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Kinmount, Ontario, on 11 February 1916 (number 726130) - taken on the strenght of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1918 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - invalided to England on 11 August 1918.
Died of sickness on 10 July 1919 - buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery (grave Mil. range, 3, Sec. G.14), Kingston, Ontario.
Private Gordon Dufoe
Born on 10 October 1897 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Oliver Dufoe, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mattawa, Ontario, trade as timber estimator, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, weight of 130 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 17 May 1916 (number 789229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 24 or 28 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 22 February 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 17 May 1916 (number 789229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 24 or 28 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 22 February 1918.
Private John Joseph Duffy
Born on 9 February 1897 in Victoria Road, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Duffy, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as shoemaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 775622) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 June 1917 - wounded on 30 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 775622) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 June 1917 - wounded on 30 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Corporal Edmund Clinton Duffy
Born on 16 November 1892 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of John T. and Elizabeth Duffy, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current military service, previously served four years with the 59th Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 20 September 1915 (number 410920) - 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 27 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 October 1918 - later sent to the officer training course - later promoted to acting-sergeant.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 20 September 1915 (number 410920) - 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 27 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 October 1918 - later sent to the officer training course - later promoted to acting-sergeant.
Sergeant George Albert Duffield
Born on 14 September 1879 in Norwich, Norfolk, England - husband of Harriet Francis Duffield, Moncton, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Engineers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, iron grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 13 October 1915 (number 410966) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 13 October 1915 (number 410966) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918.
Private George Hunt Duff
Born on 15 December 1895 in New Lowell, Ontario - son of Sophia Duff, New Lowell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Lowell, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in New Lowell, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 642653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 19 August 1918.
Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in New Lowell, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 642653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 19 August 1918.
Monday, 13 October 2008
Private Floyd Levi Dudley
Born on 9 April 1896 in Bowmanville, Ontario - son of James Dudley, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Bowmanville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year in the cavalry, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 805043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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 136th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 805043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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)
Staff-Sergeant Francis Edwin Duder
Born on 28 January 1893 in St. Johns, Newfoundland - next of kin listed as Charles Robert Duder, St. Johns, Newfoundland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served 4.5 years with a cadet corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 31 March 1915 (number 411026) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Pay Corps on 25 January 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 31 March 1915 (number 411026) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Pay Corps on 25 January 1916.
Corporal Frederick Charles Duddleston
Born on 1 December 1873 in England - next of kin listed as H.W. Duddleston, Brighton, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 5 January 1915), previously served fifteen years in the Imperial Army, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 44 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, light brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410082) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 5 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410082) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 5 November 1917.
Friday, 10 October 2008
Private Ephrem Dubreuil
Born on 12 September 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Annie Brousseau, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Trenton, Ontario, trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Trenton, Ontario, on 1 April 1917 (number 1093387) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died on 2 November 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave B.3), France.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Trenton, Ontario, on 1 April 1917 (number 1093387) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died on 2 November 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave B.3), France.
Private Charles Dubois
Born on 1 September 1888 in Maine - brother-in-law of Josephine Brousseau, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steelworker, married (wife in asylum in Maine), currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 3 February 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410402) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 - wounded on 27 April 1916 - wounded on 2 or 5 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410402) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 - wounded on 27 April 1916 - wounded on 2 or 5 June 1916.
Private Wilbert Drynan, MM
Born on 2 May 1893 in Bromley Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Alexander Drynan, Sr., RR #4 Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobden, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, weight of 175 pounds, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 788850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 12 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.22), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For fearless and courageous conduct during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 11th, 1918."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 788850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 12 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.22), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For fearless and courageous conduct during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 11th, 1918."
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Private Franklin George Dryden
Born on 27 June 1898 in Galt, Ontario - son of Robert Dryden, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Presbyterian, trade as clerk, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 14 June 1918 (number 3060499) - 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.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 14 June 1918 (number 3060499) - 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 Phillip Efremoff Druz
Born on 5 October 1893 in Russia - son of Mrs. Mokrina Furman[?], Dumaninca, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 26 January 1915), previously served three years in the Russian Army, Greek Orthodox, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410081) - 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 20 or 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops on 30 April 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410081) - 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 20 or 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops on 30 April 1918.
Private Philip Raymond Drury
Born on 27 November 1897 in Norfolk, England - friend of Harvey Capp, Cameron, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Hoodville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 724730) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 August 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 724730) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 August 1917.
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Sergeant Owen Drury
Born on 19 April 1871 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Gregan, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as male nurse, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 18 January 1915), previously served thirteen years in the King's Royal Rifles and in the South African War, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410034) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410034) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Private Roy John Driscoll
Born on 16 October 1882 in Thornbury, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. E. Driscoll, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as bookkeeper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 24 February 1916 (number 208082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - wounded on 21 or 23 August 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 24 February 1916 (number 208082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - wounded on 21 or 23 August 1918.
Private Cecil George Draper
Born on 15 September 1897 in Collingwood, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Sarah Draper, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined #2 [?], Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1917 (number 513796) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 May 1918.
Joined #2 [?], Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1917 (number 513796) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 May 1918.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Private Thomas Doyle
Born on 22 December 1872 in Mold, North Wales - no next of kin - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of [6 feet 3 inches?], chest of 41 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144445) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 9 December 1916 - transferred to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, as a sapper on 17 June 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 1 April 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.180)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144445) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 9 December 1916 - transferred to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, as a sapper on 17 June 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 1 April 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.180)
Private Joseph Doyle
Born on 24 April 1886 in Matilda Township, Dundas County, Ontario - husband of Della Doyle, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 30 July 1916 (number 640193) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 30 July 1916 (number 640193) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private George Doyle
Born on 7 July 1895 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mrs. Anna Gray, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in RR #2 Deloro, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056775) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056775) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 1919.