Private Joseph Eno

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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."

Private Percival Ewart Chapman Ecob

Born on 24 June 1890 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England - son of Reverend J.T. Ecob, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 April 1915 (number 411086) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 September 1916.

(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 Eastman

Born on 24 December 1888 in Midlothin, Scotland - brother of David Eastman, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 640002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private Clifford John Eastman

Born on 7 February 1897 (Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives his age at death as 16 years, would mean this should read 1901) in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Carmy G. and Ellen H. Eastman, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 725093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.J.14), France.

Lieutenant Archibald James Easterbrook

Born on 12 March 1882 in St. John's, Newfoundland - next of kin listed as Mrs. Ina Easterbrook, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as accountant, married, currently a member of the militia (for three years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 24 October 1914 - taken on the strength of the PPCLI in France on 23 February 1915 - wounded on 8 or 21 May 1915 - invalided to England on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 28 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Private Vincent John East

Born on 30 October 1895 in Kirton-in-Lindsay, England - son of John Thomas East, Peterborough, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 8 January 1915 (number 410489) - 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 18 November 1916 - died of his wounded on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.31), France.

Private William George Eagle

Born on 26 June 1889 in Woolwich, Kent, England - husband of Bridget Eagle, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775055) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later promoted to acting-corporal and served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.

Private John William Eadie

Born on 17 November 1895 in Treherne, Saskatchewan - son of Robert D. Eadie, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1918 (number 256887) - 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 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 19 October 1918 - buried in Cambridge City Cemetery (grave C.3565), England.

Private William Henry Eade

Born on 2 September 1882 in Belevedere, Kent, England - husband of Evelyn Eade, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as rubber worker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775801) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 July 1917.

Private Robert Bruce Dyer

Born on 18 May 1891 in Queensboro, Ontario - son of Miles E. Dyer, Queensboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as conductor, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 775046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.

Private James Dwyer

Born on 17 May 1892 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. James Dwyer, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mount St. Patrick, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 130 pounds, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 788596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - died on 26 May 1917 of wounds received that day.

Corporal Herbert Leo Dwyer, MSM

Born on 15 July 1889 in Barrie, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alex Johns, North Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 November 1915 (number 177974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached or transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 5 September 1918.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation had no text.

Sergeant Cuthbert Joseph Dutton, MM

Born on 31 March 1896 in Brockley, London, England - son of Joseph Dutton, Brockley, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as railway employee, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190048) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - sent to England for the Officers' Training Course on 27 or 30 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Lawrence William Duscet

Born on 24 March 1891 in Canada - next of kin listed as Mrs. Elizabeth Duscet, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, currently serving with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 25 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410086) - 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 3 or 30 July 1918 - invalided to England on 10 August 1918.

Private George Durrant

Born on 21 January 1898 in Brighton, England - son of William and Mary Ann Durrant, Oakville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oakville, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Oakville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 663229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.19), France.

Private John Durose

Born on 18 July 1883 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - husband of Annie Durose, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer, married, no current military service, previously served in the Scots Guards for two years and ten months, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410733) - 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 26 January 1919.

Private Moses Durocher

Born on 20 August 1880 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Bernard Lawrence Durocher, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as cabinet maker, widower, currently a member of the St. Lawrence Canal Patrol, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, weight of 138 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 October 1916 (number 1042232) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 6 October 1918.

Private Adelard Duquette

Born on 20 June 1888 or 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Laura Duquette, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in March 1916: present address same as wife, trade as electrician, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet, 4 inches, chest of 30 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 297400) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1916 (number 246494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1918.

Private Treffley Stephen Dupras

Born on 1 or 26 March 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Peter Lilly Dupras, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as workman, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment (one year), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, currently a member of the St. Lawrence Canals' Patrol, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410732) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 June 1916 - joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, in Cornwall, Ontario, as a driver on 23 July 1916 (number 345838) - taken on the strength of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery on 26 June 1917.

Lieutenant Wilson Ellis Dunton

Born on 18 December 1915 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. R.A. Dunton, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently serving with the McGill Canadian Officer Training Corps, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 29 May 1915.

Private Samuel Dunster

Born on 8 December 1884 in Chard, Somerset, England - son of Susan Dunster, Chard, Somerset, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address RR#4 Mallorytown, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639318) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Sergeant Thomas Edward Dunsmore

Born on 12 November 1886 in Stratford, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. E. Klophel, Stratford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk and stenographer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410085) - 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 23 September 1918.

Died on 24 August 1924.

Private Harry William Dunsky

Born on 12 July 1895 in London, England - friend of Mrs. Jeremiah Ryan, RR #5 Westport, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410083) - 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 31 October or 4 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 April 1917 - wounded on 1 July 1917 - invalided to England on 8 July 1917.

Private James Dunnet

Born on 18 August 1889 in Caithness, Scotland - son of Mrs. D. Dunnet, East Mey, Thurso, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in RR #3 Jarvis, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Norfolk Rifles, previously served four years with the Royal Garrison Artillery, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Simcoe, Ontario, on 10 February 1917 (number 270634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.17), France.

Private Sylvester Dunn

Born on 13 April 1883 in Sombra, Ontario - husband of Alice Dunn, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as clerk, married with five children, no current military service, previously served four years with the 25th Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 190098) - transferred to the 4th Pioneer Battalion, CEF, on 15 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 November 1917.

Private John James Dunlop

Born on 1 April 1892 in Williamstown, Ontario - next of kin listed as Alex Dunlop, Williamstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served as a Colour Sergeant in the Queen's University COTC, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411119) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

Private Herbert Burnfield Duncan

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lieutenant Cyril Ellwood Buchanan Dobbin

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 25 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 February 1917 - attached to the 12th Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, from 1 April to 5 November 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 June 1918 - seconded to the 12th Trench Mortar Battery from 11 August to 30 September 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1919.

Private Ernest Arthur Dixon

Born on 26 May 1880 in Birmingham, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. J. Dixon, Ladywood, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as tinsmith, married, no current military service, previously served with the 12th Lancers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined ??? in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 23 December 1914 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April or 1 May 1915 (number 410184) - 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 22 or 23 November 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 27 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 May 1918.

Private George Dionne

Born on 8 June 1891 in Maniwaki, Quebec - next of kin listed as George Dionne, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 805429) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 21 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Forestry Corps on 29 October 1918.

Private Arthur Dinsdale

Born on 10 November 1898 in Ingersoll, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emma Blakeman, Ingersoll, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ingersoll, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, bluish grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Park Hill, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 802859) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Private Howard Irvin Dinner

Born on 10 September 1885 in Port Hope, Ontario - husband of Rudy Dinner, Langstaffe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 18 March 1915 (number 410727) - 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 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Private Filbert H. Dine

Born on 2 October 1897 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie Dine, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 September 1915 (number 219244) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 August 1916 [???] or later served with reserve units.

Private John Dillon

Born on 31 December 1878 in Dublin, Ireland - friend of Peter Lynch, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, weight of 157 pounds, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 (number 410486) - 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 6 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 26 December 1917.

Private Milton Simon Dillabough

Born on 26 January 1901 (lied on his attestation form, giving 1897) in South Mountain, Ontario - brother of Dalton Dillabough, Finch, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 410726) - 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 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 25 June 1917.

Private Homer Reuben Dillabough

Born on 18 September 1889 in Helens Corners, Ontario - son of Peter Dillabough, Franktown, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - died on 28 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.A.19), France.

Private Frederick Lloyd Dill

Born on 22 December 1890 in West Branch, Michigan - son of James Dill, Drumbo, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, trade as bridge carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 15 May 1916 (number 261398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1917 - invalided to England on 30 August 1917.

Private Alton Shirley Dike

Born on 13 June 1891 in Stoneham, Massachusetts - husband of Helen Jane Dike, Wakefield, Massachusetts - son of Rozilta Dike, Stoneham, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, trade as silversmith, married, no current military service, previously served with the Stoneham High Cadets, Unitarian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, on 14 July 1916 (number 261649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 28 June 1917 - buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave IX.D.II), England.

Private George Albert Dierker

Born on 20 April 1890 in Westphalia, Kansas - son of Lena Dierker, Cudworth, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lipton, Saskatchewan, trade as grain buyer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 18 April 1916 (number 261187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Lance-Corporal Samuel Benson Dickson

Born on 6 August 1887 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Mabel Dickson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as brakeman, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 May 1918 (number 3060174) - 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 Norman Alvin Dickson

Born on 22 April 1894 in Wellington County, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.B. Dickson, Guelph, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 411016) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

Private Edward Dickson

Born on 31 August 1888 in Blackshields, Midlothian, Scotland - cousin of John Douglas, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as car conductor, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the Midlothian Battery, RFA, Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 775930) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1917 - died on 5 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.GG.14A), Belgium.

Private David Dickson

Born on 12 March 1888 in Rosemains, Scotland - brother of William Dickson, Dornock Mains, Scotland - also friend of Mrs. M. Ross, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1915 (number 410725) - 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 16 June 1919.

Private Scott Dickie

Born on 2 May 1889 in Sauchie, Clackmanmonshire, Scotland - husband of Jessie Dickie, Preston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Preston, Ontario, trade as loom fixer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 7th Battalion, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 2 December 1915 (number 730133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.