Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410493) - 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 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave I.B.14), France.
Tuesday 31 March 2009
Private James Fulton
Born on 16 March 1894 in Newton Stewart, Ireland - son of John Fulton, Whitby, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers (six years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410493) - 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 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave I.B.14), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410493) - 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 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave I.B.14), France.
Monday 30 March 2009
Acting-Corporal James Edward Fuller
Born on 16 August 1880 in Ipswich, England - brother of Mrs. Sarah Hathaway, Norwich, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith, single, no current military service, previously served in the Royal Garrison Artillery (twelve years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410275) - 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 17 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - served with reserve units - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, on 15 July 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410275) - 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 17 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - served with reserve units - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, on 15 July 1919.
Private Stanley Laird Fulcher
Born on 3 December 1897 in Ipswich, England - cousin of William Freshwater, Northampton, England - 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 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 775061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 775061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Sunday 29 March 2009
Private William George Fry
Born on 1 April 1889 in Swansea, South Wales - husband of Jennie Catherine Fry, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Salvation Army, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 May 1915 (number 410274) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 May 1915 (number 410274) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916.
Saturday 28 March 2009
Corporal Harry Frost
Born on 21 April 1893 in Fowlness Island, Essex, England - nephew of Mrs. C.H. Rose, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers (three months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 29 June 1915 (number 466032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.
Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 29 June 1915 (number 466032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.
Private Frank Frost
Born on 8 February 1898 in Essex, England - son of Thomas Frost, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 February 1916 (number 669708) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 15 January 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.A.14), France.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 February 1916 (number 669708) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 15 January 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.A.14), France.
Friday 27 March 2009
Private Joseph William John Friend
Born on 15 May 1896 (1915 enlistment) / 1897 (1917 enlistment) in Ottawa, Ontario - son of George J. and Lucia Friend, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as well drilling, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cummings Bridge, Ontario, trade as mail carrier, no previous military service.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410273) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1917 (number 1090231) - taken on the strength of the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 29 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 April 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410273) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1917 (number 1090231) - taken on the strength of the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 29 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 April 1918.
Private Oswald Albert French
Born on 22 July 1892 in England - son of Mrs. Selina Mary French, Brightlingsea, Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410747) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to Headquarters, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade, on 31 December 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410747) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to Headquarters, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade, on 31 December 1915.
Thursday 26 March 2009
Sergeant William Freeman
Born on 19 June 1885 in South Eud[?] on Sea, England - husband of Julia Freeman, Kingston, Ontario (later Middlesex, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brickmaker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410740) - 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 20 April 1917.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410740) - 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 20 April 1917.
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Lance-Corporal Edward May (alias Edward Freeman)
Born on 25 October 1882 in London, England - cousin of Agnes Freeman, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carman, single, no current military service, previously served in South Africa (1900 to 1902), height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410563) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 31 July 1918 - later (?) served with the 8th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410563) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 31 July 1918 - later (?) served with the 8th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Private Charles Freeman
Born on 15 April 1890 in Carshalton, England - next of kin listed as Robert Freeman, Wellington, Surrey, 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 8.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410739) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 27 May 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410739) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 27 May 1916.
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Private Stanley Herman Frederick
Born on 23 October 1889 in Harrisville, Michigan - son of Mrs. L. Frederick, Garden Plains, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as editor, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 207209) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 19 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 207209) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 19 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 1918.
Sunday 22 March 2009
Private Elbert Thurlow Frazer
Born on 9 June 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of W.F. Frazer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as woodworker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a bugler on 29 April 1916 (number 246183) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 18 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.5), France.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a bugler on 29 April 1916 (number 246183) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 18 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.5), France.
Lieutenant William Everley French, DCM
Born on 29 September 1893 in Manchester, [USA] - son of W.H. French, Oshawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently a member of the Queens' Officer Training Corps (four months), no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, brown complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the No. 3 University Company in Oshawa, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 475852) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 24 November 1915 - wounded on 16 or 17 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 September 1916 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 6 August 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Died of sickness on 25 November 1922.
Joined the No. 3 University Company in Oshawa, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 475852) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 24 November 1915 - wounded on 16 or 17 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 September 1916 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 6 August 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Died of sickness on 25 November 1922.
Saturday 21 March 2009
Private Ronald James Fraser
Born on 21 May 1897 in Burnstown, Ontario - son of T. Fraser, Burnstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnstown, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 30 November 1916 (number 1042463) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 30 November 1916 (number 1042463) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Joseph Rennie Fraser
Born on 18 July 1893 in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland - next of kin listed as James Fraser, Nutana, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 4 May 1915 (number 411166) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 17 May 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 4 May 1915 (number 411166) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Service Corps on 17 May 1916.
Friday 20 March 2009
Lieutenant Alexander Gordon Fraser
Born on 29 May 1890 in Westmeath, Ontario - son of William Henry Alexander and Mary Ann Fraser, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - [served in 38th only in Canada?] - taken on the strength of the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1916 - died of his wounds on 18 September 1916 - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery (grave I.D.59), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - [served in 38th only in Canada?] - taken on the strength of the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1916 - died of his wounds on 18 September 1916 - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery (grave I.D.59), France.
Thursday 19 March 2009
Lance-Corporal William Franks
Born on 26 May 1890 in Burton-on-Trent, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Franks, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, currently a member of the 29th Regiment Highland Light Infantry of Canada (six months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 71st Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 15 September 1915 (number 126468) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 1 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Joined the 71st Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 15 September 1915 (number 126468) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 1 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Private Frank Francoeur
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1915 (number 144196) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - joined the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 28 June 1916 - wounded on 2 October 1916 - rejoined the 22nd Battalion on 17 May 1917 - wounded on 11 November 1917.
Private Alexandre Francoeur
Born on 8 March 1897 in St. Godfroy, Co. Bonaventure, Quebec - son of Joseph Francoeur and Angelique Huard, St. Godfroy, Co. Bonaventure, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33.25 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 144197) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - joined the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 28 June 1916 - killed in action on 24 August 1916 - buried in Elzenwalle Brasserie Cemetery (grave III.A.3), Belgium.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 144197) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - joined the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 28 June 1916 - killed in action on 24 August 1916 - buried in Elzenwalle Brasserie Cemetery (grave III.A.3), Belgium.
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Private Harry Francis
Born on 14 November 1894 in Canada - no next of kin - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 28 December 1914), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410017) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 - died of his wounds on 26 October 1916 [CWGC says 20th Battalion, CEF] - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.E.25), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410017) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 - died of his wounds on 26 October 1916 [CWGC says 20th Battalion, CEF] - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.E.25), 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)
Private George Francis
Born on 19 December 1890 in Birmingham, England - brother of Mary Francis, Pugwash Junction, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Halifax, Nova Scotia, trade as packer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 5 August 1916 (number 1033200) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917.
Died on 3 or 30 April 1923.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, on 5 August 1916 (number 1033200) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917.
Died on 3 or 30 April 1923.
Monday 16 March 2009
Private Alexander Samuel Francis
Born on 10 November 1891 in St. Hughes, Quebec - brother of Alfred S. Francis, Amherst, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Amherst, Nova Scotia, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served in the navy (four years), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 10 July 1916 (number 1033091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 4 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 1917.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 10 July 1916 (number 1033091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 4 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 1917.
Corporal William Robert Fox
Born on 7 November 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Robert Fox, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as box maker, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 74th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 135479) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - 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 22 April 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 74th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 135479) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - 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 22 April 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sunday 15 March 2009
Private William Fox
Born on 5 January 1896 in London, England - son of Mrs. Annie Fox, Liverpool, England - ward of St. Georges Home, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410096) - 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 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 March 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410096) - 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 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 March 1918.
Private Michael John Fox
Born on 21 August 1875 in Richmond West, Ontario - husband of Annie Florence Fox, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, married (with three children, eleven years, seven years and five months old), no current military service, previously served with the 56th Regiment (two years) and the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (six years), Roman Catholic, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410095) - 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 May 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410095) - 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 May 1918.
Saturday 14 March 2009
Private Joseph Welsey Fox
Born on 24 September 1880 in Madoc Township, Ontario - husband of Emma Fox, Point Anne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Point Anne, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 49th Regiment (two years), Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 15 January 1917 (number 1093249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 10 March 1919.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 15 January 1917 (number 1093249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 10 March 1919.
Private John William Fox
Born in April 1886 in Scarborough, England - next of kin listed as W.B. Tye, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, weight of 130 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 787350) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 13 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 February 1918 - wounded on 16 or 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 25 March 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 787350) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 13 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 February 1918 - wounded on 16 or 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 25 March 1918.
Friday 13 March 2009
Private James Wesley Fox
Born on 12 November 1897 [sic, see below] in Strathcona, Ontario - brother of Shirley Fox, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 636947) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 12 December 1917.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 636947) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 12 December 1917.
Thursday 12 March 2009
Private Thomas David Fournier
Born on 16 February 1897 in Quyon, Quebec - son of Mrs. M. Fournier, Dufort, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, weight of 139 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 788515) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 15 July 1917.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 788515) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 15 July 1917.
Private Thomas Fournier
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 27 November 1917 (number 4023034) - 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.
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Private James Arthur Wilson Foster
Born on 18 January 1897 in Belfast, Ireland - son of James Arthur Foster, Sr., Weston, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Weston, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as ammunition, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 May 1918 (number 3058161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 May 1918 (number 3058161) - 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 Thomas Charles Foster
Born on 4 November 1897 in Walthamstowe, Essex, England - son of Maria Foster, Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Zurich, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Hensal, Ontario, on 4 March 1916 (number 654545) - taken on the strnegth of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 5 May 1917.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Hensal, Ontario, on 4 March 1916 (number 654545) - taken on the strnegth of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 5 May 1917.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
Lance-Corporal Charles James Foster, MM
Born on 2 May 1882 in Yorkshire, England - son of Charles James Foster, Norwanton, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410737) - 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 24 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in his capacity of Battn. runner."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410737) - 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 24 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in his capacity of Battn. runner."
Private Arthur James Foster, MM
Born on 7 January 1898 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jeain Foster, Thornloe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Thornloe, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the militia, no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, dark blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 649474) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services as a stretcher bearer during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 649474) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services as a stretcher bearer during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Monday 9 March 2009
Private Xavier Fortier
Born on 8 December 1895 in Alice, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Fortier, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320177) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320177) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Private Leonard Francis Fortier
Born on 12 September 1896 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Charles Fortier, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 639875) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 29 July 1917 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 22 May 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 639875) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 29 July 1917 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 22 May 1918.
Sunday 8 March 2009
Private Camille Fortier
Born on 30 April 1893 in Alice, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Fortier, Alice, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1918 (number 3320487) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1918 (number 3320487) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 1918.
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