Born on 28 April 1892 in Hogarty Township, Ontario - brother of Annie Eno, Bonnechere, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bonnechere, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 150 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark grey hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 788917) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Soden English
Born on 14 June 1882 in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, England - son of Emily May Alice English, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as secretary, single, currently a member of the 1st Grenadier Guards of Canada (for two years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 14th Battalion, CEF, as a Temporary Captain in Valcartier, Quebec, on 21 September 1914 - landed in France with the 14th Battalion on 9 February 1915 - served with the 14th Battalion until 16 June 1915 - [returned to Canada] - joined the 148th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major on 29 June or 27 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - transferred to England for duty on 28 January 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation dated 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."
Joined the 14th Battalion, CEF, as a Temporary Captain in Valcartier, Quebec, on 21 September 1914 - landed in France with the 14th Battalion on 9 February 1915 - served with the 14th Battalion until 16 June 1915 - [returned to Canada] - joined the 148th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major on 29 June or 27 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - transferred to England for duty on 28 January 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation dated 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."
Private Leonard Endicott
Born on 18 July 1889 in Devonshire, England - husband of Etta Mossil Endicott, Ottawa, Ontario (later London, England) - son of Samuel and Jemima Endicott - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 19 February 1915, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410456) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 25 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.2), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410456) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 25 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.2), Belgium.
Saturday, 27 December 2008
Private John Lewis Emon
Born on 7 April 1894 in Calabogie, Ontario - son of Mrs. John Emon, Calabogie, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, weight of 146 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 788534) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 788534) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918.
Private John Emerson
Born on 16 January 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Theresa Emerson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 775279) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 31 August 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 775279) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 31 August 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Private John Elsworth
Born on 6 July 1876 in Leeds, York, England - husband of Sarah Elsworth, Leeds, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, married, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 23 January 1915, previously served seven years with the Royal Field Artillery Volunteers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410919) - 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 5 May 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410919) - 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 5 May 1919.
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Private Bruce James Arthur Elmhirst
Born on 10 June 1892 in Asphodel, Peterborough, Ontario - son of John Elmhirst, RR #4 Campbellford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410266) - 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 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410266) - 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 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private George Thomas Ellis
Born on 12 December 1897 in Ogdensburg, New York - son of George James Ellis, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 207324) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 10 April 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 207324) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 10 April 1918.
Private George James Ellis
Born on 1 February 1880 in London, England - husband of Dora Charlotte Ellis, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer, married, currently serving with the 41st Regiment (since 9 November 1915), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 639106) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 639106) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Corporal Edward Herbert Balne
Born on 15 July 1895 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Edwin Thomas Balne, Brantford, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Brantford, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.Joined the 125th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 29 December 1915 (number 772579) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 23 April 1919.
(My many thanks to Corporal Balne's grandson, Paul Kellam, for sending me the accompanying images recognizing Balne's service during the war).
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Private Charles Bernard Ellis
Born on 22 July 1897 in London, England - son of Alfred Ellis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as pulleymaker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775056) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775056) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.
Private Thomas H. Elliott
Born on 22 October 1898 in North Augusta, Ontario - son of Will Elliott, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Merrickville, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 639923) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.5), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Merrickville, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 639923) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.5), France.
Private Reginald "Dick" Elliott
Born on 11 October 1879 in Hunt Green, Sussex, England - husband of Phyllis Abigail Dora Elliott, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher and cook meat man, married with four children (four, six, eight and ten years old), no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410088) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 28 February 1971 in Ottawa.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410088) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 28 February 1971 in Ottawa.
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Private Cecil Ellery
Born on 19 December 1896 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ann Ellery, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Salvation Army, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 725512) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 725512) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.
Private Edward Ellefson
Born on 25 May 1893 in Graft, North Dakota - sun of Gunder Ellefson, Roseau, Minnesota - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, single, Lutheran, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 24 January 1918 (number 1263650) - 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 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 24 January 1918 (number 1263650) - 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 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Lieutenant John Andrew Dow Elder, MC
Born on 12 August 1894 in Rutherglen, Scotland - son of Reverend John and Janet Elder, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as student, Presbyterian, currently a member of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps (since 1915), previously served with the CSC[?] from 1914 to 1915,
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - died on 30 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Douai British Cemetery (grave G.20), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - award citation: "During operations in the vicinity of Bourlon between September 27th and October 2nd, 1918, he, as battalion signalling officer, personally superintended the upkeep of communication under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The communication in the battalion was maintained throughout the entire operation in a most satisfactory manner, which made possible several quick changes in disposition necessary owing to enemy counter-attack. He showed great gallantry and energy throughout." - unit recommendation, dated 3 October 1918: "For Gallantry as Signal Officer during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept and 2nd Oct 1918."
Unit recommendation for an unnamed foreign dated 5 October 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty." - no award made.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1916 - died on 30 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Douai British Cemetery (grave G.20), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - award citation: "During operations in the vicinity of Bourlon between September 27th and October 2nd, 1918, he, as battalion signalling officer, personally superintended the upkeep of communication under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. The communication in the battalion was maintained throughout the entire operation in a most satisfactory manner, which made possible several quick changes in disposition necessary owing to enemy counter-attack. He showed great gallantry and energy throughout." - unit recommendation, dated 3 October 1918: "For Gallantry as Signal Officer during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept and 2nd Oct 1918."
Unit recommendation for an unnamed foreign dated 5 October 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty." - no award made.
Private Dougald Baird Clark Elder
Born on 27 August 1896 in Rutherglen, Scotland - son of Jeanette Elder, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in London, Ontario, trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served two years in the Canadian Army Service Corps and Signallers, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 147th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 802659) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 May 1917 [sic] - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 147th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 802659) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 May 1917 [sic] - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps.
Private William Richard Eggleton
Born on 12 May 1882 in London, England - husband of Mary Ann Eggleton, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sectionman, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724544) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
Unit recommendation for a Military Medal dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept 1918." - no award made.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724544) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
Unit recommendation for a Military Medal dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept 1918." - no award made.
Friday, 12 December 2008
Private George Henry Egan
Born on 18 October 1883 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Victoria Elizabeth Egan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom, single, currently serving in the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 10 February 1915), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410413) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 12 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410413) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 12 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Private Wesley Edwards
Born on 22 April 1895 in Lang, Ontario - son of Charles Edwards, Lang, Ontario - at the time of his conscription: present address in Lang, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 March 1918 (number 3057215) - 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 9 March 1918 (number 3057215) - 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 Richard Francis Edwards
Born on 1 March 1886 in Watford, Ireland - brother of Mrs. Bavelenin, New York, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Watford, Ireland, trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, "A great variet of tattoo marks on both forearms including one 'Erinterry Country' on right forearm".
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 640207) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 31 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 August 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 640207) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 31 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 August 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917.
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Lieutenant James Edwards
Born on 2 December 1891 in Armagh, County Armagh, Ireland - husband of B.L.L. Edwards, Omagh[?], County Tyrone, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, employee of Canadian Pacific Railway, Anglican, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards, previously a member of the RSA [?], Armagh, Ireland.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 March 1918.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 March 1918.
Corporal Harold Leslie Edwards, MM
Born on 28 April 1893 in Franktown, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.H. Edwards, Franktown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chauffeur or repairer of car, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 168 pounds, dark complexion, dark blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 787002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 31 May 1918 in order to receive his commission.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 787002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 31 May 1918 in order to receive his commission.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
Saturday, 6 December 2008
Lieutenant-Colonel Cameron Macpherson Edwards, DSO
Born on 28 September 1881 in North Nation Mills, Quebec - husband of Agnes Wallace Edwards, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, married, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (for seventeen years), no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 May 1917 - sent to England for duty on 10 September 1918 - appointed General Staff Officer 2nd Grade (GSO 2) with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, on 11 September 1918 - appointed GSO 1 with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada from 31 December 1918 to 5 June 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized his battalion for attack, and carried out a dashing assault in a snow-storm with conspicuous success. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative throughout." - unit recommendation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action."
Awarded the Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday. No citation." - unit recommendation: "In recognition of gallantry and distinguished service rendered in the Field."
Awarded the Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "On September 2, 1918, during the Drocourt-Queant battle, he displayed fine leadership and gallantry. He carried out several reconnaissances under very heavy fire, and the information he gained was most valuable in directing artillery into points of resistance and enemy movements. His cool courage was an example to all who came into contact with him, but particularly to his battalion which gained all their objectives in time, thereby creating the desired gap in the Drocourt-Queant system of trenches." - no unit recommendation text.
Awarded the Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives (en Vermeil) - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.
Awarded the Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."
Awarded a second Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For valuable services rendered."
Awarded a third Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.
Appointed commanding officer of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, on 27 January 1920 - resigned as commanding officer on 1 May 1922 - served as honorary lieutenant-colonel of The Ottawa Highlanders / The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 14 October 1930 to 1940 - served as honorary colonel of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 1940 to 1959.
Died in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 June 1959.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 May 1917 - sent to England for duty on 10 September 1918 - appointed General Staff Officer 2nd Grade (GSO 2) with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, on 11 September 1918 - appointed GSO 1 with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada from 31 December 1918 to 5 June 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized his battalion for attack, and carried out a dashing assault in a snow-storm with conspicuous success. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative throughout." - unit recommendation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action."
Awarded the Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday. No citation." - unit recommendation: "In recognition of gallantry and distinguished service rendered in the Field."
Awarded the Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "On September 2, 1918, during the Drocourt-Queant battle, he displayed fine leadership and gallantry. He carried out several reconnaissances under very heavy fire, and the information he gained was most valuable in directing artillery into points of resistance and enemy movements. His cool courage was an example to all who came into contact with him, but particularly to his battalion which gained all their objectives in time, thereby creating the desired gap in the Drocourt-Queant system of trenches." - no unit recommendation text.
Awarded the Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives (en Vermeil) - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.
Awarded the Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."
Awarded a second Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For valuable services rendered."
Awarded a third Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.
Appointed commanding officer of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, on 27 January 1920 - resigned as commanding officer on 1 May 1922 - served as honorary lieutenant-colonel of The Ottawa Highlanders / The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 14 October 1930 to 1940 - served as honorary colonel of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 1940 to 1959.
Died in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 June 1959.
Private Alfred Edwards
Born on 25 September 1880 in Burnham, England - husband of Friedshen (Freda) Edwards, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario, trade as gardener, married, no current military service, previously served eighteen months with the Rifle Brigade, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 9 January 1916 (number 772648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.5), 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.52)
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 9 January 1916 (number 772648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.5), 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.52)
Private Robert Maxwell Edmiston
Born on 21 September 1893 in Londonderry, County Derry, Ireland - next of kin listed as James John Edmiston, Londonderry, County Derry, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 April 1915 (number 411106) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Echelon, General Headquarters, on 2 September 1916 - rejoined the PPCLI on 13 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 27 September 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 April 1915 (number 411106) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Echelon, General Headquarters, on 2 September 1916 - rejoined the PPCLI on 13 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 27 September 1918 in order to be commissioned.
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Private Reginald W. Edmead
Born on 20 February 1890 in the British West Indies - son of Mrs. Fanny Edmead, New York City - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as shipper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 135 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 2 February 1917 (number 1042996) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 28 January 1919.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 2 February 1917 (number 1042996) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 28 January 1919.
Private Athol Alexander Edgar
Born on 31 May 1893 in Lancaster, Ontario - son of Stephen Edgar, Lancaster, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment (for eight months), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 1 August 1915 (number 410490) - 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 29 December 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 1 August 1915 (number 410490) - 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 29 December 1918.
Private Douglas Valentine Ede, MM
Born on 26 January 1895 in East Oxford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Tena Ede, Pleasant Valley, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oxford Centre, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 675534) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 November 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion Runner during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 675534) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 November 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion Runner during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."