Born on 3 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James M. and Mary A. Dwyer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410265) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.
(Updated with a photo of Pte Dwyer'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)
I came across this article whilst researching Pte. Dwyer's Army service.
ReplyDeleteI have his WW1 pair of medals and Canadian 'Mother's' Cross in my collection.
Thank you for the information.
Lee Bradbury