Major Harry Allison Folkins

Born on 27 December 1870 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of Hiram William and Mercie C. Folkins, Sussex, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil servant, currently a member of the active militia, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, left eye artificial.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 as the battalion paymaster - 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 - died of sickness on 6 July 1917 - buried in Sussex (Kirk Hill) Cemetery, King's County (grave Plot Centre 142), New Brunswick.

Private Bryce Sheldon Foley

Born on 21 November 1889 in Athens, Ontario - son of James Foley, Athens, Ontario - at the time of his recruitment in 1918: present address in Athens, Ontario, single, Methodist, farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 6 feet 2 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055868) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Samuel Hind Foden

Born on 2 June 1897 in Liverpool, England - son of William Foden, Haileybury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Haileybury, Ontario, trade as cook, single, currently a member of the 97th Regimnet, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 4 May 1916 (number 649198) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 22 December 1917 - invalided to England on 29 December 1917.

Private William Lawrence Flynn

Born on 13 February 1886 in Flesherton, Ontario - brother of John Flynn, Flesherton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Flesherton, Ontario, trade as liveryman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 838934) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 December 1917.

Private John Ernest Flower

Born on 22 October 1898 in Bedlinog, South Wales - brother of Florence Flower, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Lindsay, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 252nd Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 26 April 1917 (number 1087337) - taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 October 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Robert Reginald Flood

Born on 7 July 1892 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland - next of kin listed as Mrs. N. Flood-Thain, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student at McDonald Agricultural College, single, currently a member of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps at McDonald College, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.8 inches, chest of 36.8 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410941) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - transferred to the Imperial Army on 7 July 1915 in order to be commissioned.

Private Albert Edward Flinn

Born on 19 March 1897 in Manchester, England - brother of Mabel Amy Flinn, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 11 November 1915 (number 220203) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 5 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 January 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 April 1917 - wounded on 28 May or 1 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 October 1917 - wounded on 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 December 1917 - wounded on 10 or 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918.

Private Edward Flett

Born on 18 June 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Mary Jones, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as labourer, 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, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 775059) - 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.

Private Gordon Bissell Fletcher

Born on 8 August 1889 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Anna Fletcher, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as gearsmith, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 639726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 June or 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 19 July 1917.

Private Edmund Houston Fletcher

Born on 18 October 1882 in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland - son of Elizabeth Fletcher, Craglea, Castle Rock, Londonderry, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Peterborough, Ontario, trade as newspaper reporter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 220473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916.

Private Thomas James Fleming

Born on 4 January 1890 in St. Paul, Minnesota - husband of Mrs. T.J. Fleming, 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 1 inch, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 February 1916 (number 208442) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Joseph Anthony Fleming, MM

Born on 17 February 1896 in Ireland - brother of Miss Mary Fleming, Liverpool, 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 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410092) - 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 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "He showed great devotion to duty in delivering messages and repairing lines, frequently going through heavy artillery fire. Apr. 9/17 to Apr. 13/17."

Private John Fleming

Born on 10 February 1877 in Greenock, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Brown, Buffalo, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Buffalo, New York, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 8 September 1916 (number 640218) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 November 1917 - later served with reserve units.

Private Charles Bartlett Flavelle

Born on 1 April 1897 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of William A. Flavelle, Lindsay, 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 4.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 145044) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 August 1917.

Private William Andrew Fitzpatrick

Born on 17 March 1897 in Russell, Ontario - son of William Fitzpatrick, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Russell, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 633874) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 23 February 1918.

Private William John Fitzgibbon

Born on 25 August 1915 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Emma Fitzgibbon, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chauffeur, single, no current military service, previously served with the 41st Regiment (two years), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410695) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

Private James Evert Fitzgerald

Born on 25 November 1895 in Missouri[?], Middlesex, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. E.C. Fitzgerald, Thorndale, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student OAC, single, currently a member of the OAC Canadian Officers' Training Corps, previously served in the Canadian Officers' Training Corps as a private[?], Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black or dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410995) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died of his wounds on 11 May 1916 - buried in Maple Copse Cemetery (grave Sp. Mem. E.10), Belgium.

Private George David Fitzgerald

Born on 25 September 1895 in Camden Township, Ontario - son of W.J. Fitzgerald, Mountain Grove, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mountain Grove, Ontario, trade as farmer's son, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 (number 835542) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 March 1918 - invalided to England on 5 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 April 1919.

Private David Fittis

Born on 22 December 1895 in Belfast, Ireland - brother of Mrs. Bella Marks, Belfast, Ireland - brother of William Fittis, Belfast, Ireland - brother of Mrs. Jennie Mitchell, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410091) - 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 23 April 1919.

Private William Fisher

Born on 13 November 1881 in Derbyshire, England - husband of Thirsa Fisher, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as painter, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 669135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 5 or 9 February 1917 - invalided to England on 12 February 1917.

Private John Fisher

Born on 8 January 1896 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England - son of Dr. Fisher, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served in the Junior Officer Training Corps (three and a half years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411076) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 6 December 1915 in order to be commissioned.

Private John Fisher

Born on 9 June 1874 in Wiltshire, England - husband of Alice Fisher, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as civil servant, married, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (five years), previously a member of the Wiltshire Regiment in England (sixteen years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 April 1916 (number 246095) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Passchendaele New British Cemetery (grave III.D.15), Belgium.

Private George Fisher

Born on 10 August 1888 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Elizabeth Fisher, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served in the 39th Battalion (two months), Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 724696) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 16 April 1917 - buried in Belfast (Dundonald) Cemetery (grave F5.501), Ireland.

Private Harry Fishenden

Born on 12 May 1898 in Pakenham, Ontario - son of William Fishenden, Pakenham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Pakenham, Ontario, trade as tinsmith, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish hair.

Joined the No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 April 1917 (number 2043058) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 1 June 1918.

Private Arthur William Fishenden

Born on 19 April 1880 in Kent, Kilndown Parish, England - husband of Janet F. Fishenden, Renfrew, Ontario - son of William and Mary Anna Fishenden - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, weight of 160 pounds, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, greyish blue eyes, red hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 788561) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 16 November 1917 - died of sickness on 28 February 1918 - buried in Buxton Cemetery (grave 3262), England.

Private Harry Firth

Born on 2 February 1880 in Bradford, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Brown, Bradford, England - 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 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 (number 410736) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served in reserve units.

Lance-Corporal William Finnie

Born on 14 May 1877 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of George and Jemima Finnie, Peterhead, Scotland - brother of Mrs. E. Morgan, Peterhead, Scotland - friend of Miss J. McKay, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current military service, previously served with the Gordon Highlanders (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, dark and gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 70th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 11 September 1915 (number 123308) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 19 June 1916 - wounded on 9 October 1916 - invalided to England on 13 October 1916 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - killed in action on 30 September 1918 - buried in Anneux British Cemetery (grave II.D.25), France.

Private William Dingwall Finley

Born on 8 August 1897 in Kirckcaddy, Scotland - son of Mrs. Isobel Finley, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as none, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 August 1915 (number 144314) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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)

Lieutenant John Kennedy Finlayson, MC

Born on 23 May 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of William Finlayson, Harris, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank accountant, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the No. 3 University Company, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 12 July 1915 (number 475844) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 30 November 1915 - wounded on 1 January 1916 - wounded on 29 June 1916 - invalided to England on 1 July 1916 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 22 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For great courage and devotion to duty during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, on 29th September, 1918. He handled his platoon in a most skillful manner in the attack on enemy positions in the vicinity of the Douai-Cambrai road, carrying on after being wounded in the neck. Later, when his company commander was wounded he crawled out thirty yards under heavy machine-gun fire, and, with assistance, succeeded in bringing him in. He refused to leave his post until he was relieved by another officer three hours later." - unit recommendation dated 4 October 1918: "For bravery and conscientious and unselfish devotion to duty, during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept. '18."

Private Wallace Meldrom Finlay

Born on 20 March 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Finlay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as store keeper, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669718) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 28 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 October 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

Private William James Finlay

Born on 10 December 1890 in Inniskillen, Ireland - grandson of Mrs. Eliza Finlay, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 36th Peel Regiment (three years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410272) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 or 2 February 1918 - died of his wounds on 17 April 1918 - buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery (grave I.B.10), France.