Sergeant Samuel Herd

Born on 3 March 1888 in Markinch, Fifeshire, Scotland - son of John and Jessie Johnston Herd, Markinch, Fifeshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bridge builder, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 404616) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.9), 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)

Lance-Corporal Henry Henson

Born in 1882 in Manchester, England - husband of Ellen Henson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer and plasterer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 January 1915 (number 410296) - 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 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps.

(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 Aneuryn Stanley Henry, MC

Born on 24 January 1888 in Ebbw[?] Vale, Wales - husband of Kathleen Henry, County Yarmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sheffield, England, trade as electrical engineer, Church of England, currently a member of the 94th Regiment of Infantry, previously served with the Yorkshire Dragoons (four years).

Joined the 94th Regiment's Officers' Draft in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, on 4 September 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 9 June 1917.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. By his great fearlessness and coolness, under heavy and constant artillery fire, he encouraged his men to hold on for five days to the post they had gained, until relieved." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For very gallant conduct during operations of Apr. 9th and 13th, 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; 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 Charles Natan Henophy

Born on 3 May 1895 in Aultsville, Ontario - son of Patrick and Nell Henophy, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 4th Hussars (three months), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410771) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

(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)

Sergeant Robert Stanley Hendry

Born on 5 September 1890 in Clarkson, Ontario - son of Francis and Lavinia Frances Hendry, Mimico, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, Protestant, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775075) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 16 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 30 October 1918 - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave A.22), 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 Wilbert Alexander Henderson

Born on 9 August 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Henderson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 160 pounds, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410108) - [left when] - joined the 77th Battalion CEF, on 8 August 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 December 1915 - joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1915 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Battalion, CEF [?] - taken on the strength of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 13 May 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 Walter Benjamin Henderson

Born on 17 August 1887 in Kinmount, Ontario - son of Robert R.V. Henderson, Kinmount, 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 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark 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 410769) - 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 - invalided to England on 14 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 April[?] 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.

(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 Robert Walter Henderson

Born on 16 March 1875 in Pans, Illinois - son of Alice Henderson, Decatur, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address at the Imperial Hotel, Brandon, Manitoba, trade as clerk, single, no current military service, previously served with the Missouri National Guard, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 181st Battalion, CEF, in Brandon, Manitoba, on 23 February 1916 (number 865088) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 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)

Private James William Henderson

Born on 9 May 1896 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Catherine Henderson, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410768) - 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 4 February 1918 - invalided to England on 7 March 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 Alfred Henry Hemmings

Born on 22 July 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Charles Thomas and Elizabeth Hemmings, Bristol, England - brother of Lilly Hemmings, Toronto, 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 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 (number 410767) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 23 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.4), France.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For valuable services rendered."

(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; 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 Cecil Walter Hemming

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1915 (number 410915) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

(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 Ralph Albert Heinemann

Born on 17 March 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - son of Albert Heinemann, William Grove, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, trade as clerk, single, no current military service, previously served with the United States Army (three years), Prebyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 11 January 1917 (number 225383) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 April 1918 - 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)

Private Levi Height

Born on 15 February 1893 in Mille Roches, Ontario - next of kin listed as Andrew Jacques, Mille Roches, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as paper mill worker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 39.25 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 24 August 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 James Augustus Height

Born on 3 February 1893 in Mille Roches, Ontario - brother of Alfred Height, Moulinette, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1916: present address in Moulinette, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 633540) - 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.

(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 Joseph Nathaniel Heglin

Born on 25 March 1894 in Omaha, Nebraska - son of John and Lizzie Heglin, Regina, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 20 March 1918 (number 258792) - 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 30 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 13 November 1918 - buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery (grave X.A.12B), 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)

Lieutenant Bond Roy Earl Heeney, MM

Born on 2 April 1895 in Aylwin, Quebec - son of Mrs. Mary Heeney, Aylwin, Quebec - 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 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark[?] complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410770) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - sent to England for the Officers' Training Course on 10 May 1918 - commissioned as a Lieutenant and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion on 5 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. rendered conspicuously good service. He displayed good leadership and maintained good control of his men under the most trying conditions."

Awarded a Mentioned-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For valuable services rendered."

(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 Joseph Michael Hebert

Born on 31 March 1884 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alder Hebert, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, weight of 150 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, flaxen hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 788562) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 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)

Private Oliver Hebiert

Born on 19 January 1890 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Hebiert, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as electrician, single, no current military service, previously served with the 42nd Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, weight of 130 pounds, ruddy complexion, black eyes, black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 788571) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 July 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)

Private Albert Hibbard

Born on 1 January 1891 in Guildford, Surrey, England - husband of Annie Hibbard, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as dominion policeman, married, no current military service, previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (5.5 years), Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639300) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion and transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 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 Matthew McDonald Heatherington

Born on 2 March 1895 in Annan, Scotland - son of Isabelle Skinner, Annan, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Connaught, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 11 February 1916 (number 648408) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 4 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 12 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 28 August 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 Wilfred Wilmot Heasler

Born on 1 April 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Philip Heasler, Gananoque Junction, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque Junction, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639510) - "deserted" on 17 May 1916 - "retaken on strength" on 14 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 2 April 1918.

He died on 20 March 1925.

(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 Edward Heals

Born on 10 March 1899 in Ottawa, Ontario - nephew of John Akeson, Westboro (Ottawa), Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Westboro, Ontario, trade as driver, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, (via the Draft 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Recruiting Depot) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1917 (number 2350304) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 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)

Private Alfred James Young Headland

Born on 22 February 1891 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Pyefinch, Ottawa, 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 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410766) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - woundeded on 15 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 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 Thomas Hazell

Born on 3 October 1890 in London, England - husband of Matilda Hazell, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as florist, married with one child, no current military service, previously served with the Royal Berkshire Regiment (eight years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 December 1915 (number 189615) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 19 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 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)

Private Wellington Stanley Hayward

Born on 20 April 1896 in Bruce County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane Hayward, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cabinet maker, single, currently a member of the active militia (no details), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 838089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 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)

Private John Hayward

Born on 6 September 1874 in Tumbridge Wells, Kent, England - son of Alice Hayward, Tumbridge Wells, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Rose Farley, Bromley, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, widower, no current or previous military service (sailing list notes previously served with the Territorials), Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: previous military services with the 1st Kent Regiment (four months as a Private).

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410765) - 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 1st Construction Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 June 1916 - [then what?] - joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 August 1916 (number 1036512) - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps on 21 April 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; Sailing List for the 238th Battalion, CEF)

Private Edgar Hayward

Born on 19 September 1894 in Pike Bay, Canada - son of Mrs. Jay Hayward, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as moulder, single, currently a member of the 31st Regiment (three years), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 838088) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion and transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 15 May 1918 - wounded on 27 August 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 Albert Hayward

Born on 29 December 1886 in Tallindale, Ontario - husband of Ida Hayward, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, dark complexion, light brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 83rd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 171117) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 November 1917 - joined the 2nd Detachment, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 July 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)

Private Fred Ballard

Born on 6 October 1896 in Bolton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 11 January 1916 (number 775023) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 11 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman for the image of Private Ballard.)

Corporal Charles Edward Baldwin

Born on 15 November 1897 in Vienna, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Baldwin, St. Thomas, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as painter, single, no current service in the military, formerly received cadet training, height of 6 feet 0.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 April 1916 (number 190249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman for the image of Corporal Baldwin.)

Private Herbert Franklin Ball

Born on 25 February 1889 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA - son of W.R. Ball, Deer Mound, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as motor mechanic, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 37 inches, weight of 147 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 51st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 January 1915 (number 436610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 6 October 1916 - died on 18 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery, France.

(Many thanks to Dave Drader, a member of the Ball family, for sharing this photograph of Pte Ball.)

Private Thomas Hayes

Born on 6 October 1892 in Dublin, Ireland - brother of John Hayes, Ottawa, 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 2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 120 pounds, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 May 1915 (number 410506) - 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 6 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 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)

Private Walter Hayes

Born on 29 December 1890 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William Hayes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 669810) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 6 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 Arthur James Hay, DCM

Born on 2 September 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Priscilla Hay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trunk maker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144589) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 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 - invalided sick to England on 26 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 15 September 1917.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With one other man, he followed an officer into a dug-out. The occupants resisted, and the situation was critical, but they succeeded in capturing two officers and seventy-five men, besides two machine guns and much ammunition. His fearlessness was most marked." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in their capacity of Company Runners during operation of Apr. 9/17."

(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 Herbert James Hawley

Born on 19 May 1892 in Mount Eagle, Ontario - son of Will Hawley, Belleville, Ontario - brother of Marshall Hawley, Bancroft, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055736) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 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 Bruce Hawley

Born on 3 August 1896 in Elgin County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Bertha Hawley, RR 1 Demboyne[?], Elgin County, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 190159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 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)

Private Arthur Calligan Hawley

Born on 29 July 1898 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Herbert Alexander Hawley, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father, trade in railroad, single, no current or previous military service, previously rejected for service in His Majesty's Forces due to being "under age", Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the Divisional Ammunition Column in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1917 (number 2043062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 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 Joseph Benjamin Hawkins

Born on 26 April 1896 in London, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Esther[?] Ward, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as sister, trade as bugler, single, no current military service, previously served with the 109th Regiment (one year), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 775080) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 18 April 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)

Sergeant James Hawkins

Born on 14 October 1895 in Suffolk, England - son of Jonah Hawkins, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Government House, Ottawa, Ontario, trade as footman, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 June 1916 (number 246603) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - 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)

Private Henry Hawkins

Born on 17 March 1874 in Reinham, Kent, England - husband of Sarah Hawkins, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 December 1915 (number 775302) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 31 July 1917 - invalided to England on 15 August 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)

Private Gordon John Hawkins

Born on 7 February 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Clara Hawkins, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 January 1915 (number 410306) - 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 9 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 July 1917 - invalided to England on 5 August 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.

(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 Arthur Frank Hawke

Born on 9 December 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Hawke and step-son of Mrs. Matilda Hawke, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Miss Elizabeth Hawke, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocer clerk, single, currently a member of the Royal Grenadiers (one year), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410504) - 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 1 April 1917 - died of disease on 24 October 1918 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery (grave Section 41, Lot 3), Ottawa, Ontario.

(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)

Sergeant Sidney Graham Haws, MM

Born on 1 December 1890 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Hannah Haws, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railway employee, single, no current military service, previously served in the United States infantry (4.5 years), Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 November 1915 (number 145345) - departed for overseas with the 77th Battalion on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 22 or 26 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1917 - wounded on 22 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - returned to Canada on 12 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - unofficial[?] citation: "For most outstanding courage and initiative on the 16th March, 1918, during an enemy raid. This N.C.O. controlled his post during a very heavy barrage on our lines. He handled the situation in a most courageous and cool manner, and the better to control the bombing of his section and especially in order to have direct observation on a piece of 'dead' ground, he climbed on the parapet, and knelt there in order to be able to direct the section throughout the whole bombardment. His conduct had a splendid moral effect in steadying his men at a critical moment. Sgt. Haws has reputation [sic] in the Battalion as a fearless, cool and capable N.C.O., and thoroughly merits an immediate award." - unit recommendation dated 19 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 16/18 this N.C.O. knelt on the parapet during the whole of the enemy barrage, in order to direct his men the better. He displayed a fearless, cool and capable manner throughout."

(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.107; 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 Fredrick Hawes

Born on 26 October 1885 in London, England - husband of Annie Hawes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 15th Battalion RB[?] (five years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410764) - 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 14 August 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 Melville Alfred Hastings

Born on 3 January 1896 in Hastings, Sussex, England - son of Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Miller (nee Kent) (family name changed from Miller to Hastings around 1910) - next of kin listed as Mrs. [?] MacDonald, Ann Arbor, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the Queen's University Canadian Officers' Training Corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 3 April 1915 (number 411125) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 52nd Battalion, CEF, on 29 August 1918 - commissioned as a Lieutenant at some point after leaving 38th Battalion - wounded on 28 September 1918 - died of wounds on 3 October 1918 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XLVIII.A.4), 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 David Eldon Hastings

Born on 21 October 1890 in Turnberry Township, Ontario - brother of Alvin Hastings, New Liskeard, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wingham, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Wingham, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 654760) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 September 1917 - killed in action on 22 April 1918 - buried in La Targette British Cemetery (number I.J.29), 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 Thomas Harvey

Born on 22 November 1887 in Port Hope, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Sarah Pomeray, Port Hope, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410763) - 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 14 October 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 Oscar Robert Harvey

Born on 29 October 1891 in Lyndhurst, Ontario - son of R.G. Harvey, Lyndhurst, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411122) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 1st Tunneling Company, CEF, on 26 July 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Tunneling Company, CEF, on 2 August 1916 - seconded as an Assistant Instructor of Field Works with the Canadian Expeditionary Training Division from 21 March to 18 December 1917 - transferred to the 12th Tunneling Company, CEF, on 5 July 1918 - wounded on 25 or 26 September 1918 - was commissioned as an officer and promoted to the rank of Captain after leaving the 38th Battalion.

(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 Montague John Harvey

Born on 1 August 1889 in London, England - son of Mrs. E. Harvey, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as handyman, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145330) - departed Canada for overseas with the 77th Battalion on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 14 or 15 September 1916 - invalided to England on 14[?] September 1916 - returned to Canada on 17 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.106)

Lance-Corporal Joseph Halliday Harvey

Born on 11 April 1884 in Leeds, Ontario - son of RG Harvey, Lyndhurst, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lyndhurst, Ontario, trade as miller, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 639147) - 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.

(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 William Harvey

Born on 23 December 1890 in Manchester, England - son of Caroline Harvey, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as reed-worker, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 669971) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - wounded on 10 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 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)

Private Frederick Rainsford Harvey

Born on 11 August 1892 in Sydney, Australia - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as civil servant, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 May 1916 (number 246276) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - 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)

Acting Sergeant (Lance-Sergeant) Alfred Harry Harvey

Born on 21 May 1896 in Hammersmith, London, England - son of Mrs. Eliza Harvey, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145329) - departed for overseas with the 77th Battalion on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to attend the Officer Training Course on 30 October 1918 - still on training at the time of the armistice, therefore not commissioned - returned to Canada on 2 February 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.106)

Private Allen Devonport Harvey

Born on 12 July 1894 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of Henry Allen Harvey, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as architectural draughtsman, single, currently a member of the active militia, previously served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (two months) and the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.6[?] inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411139) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Battalion, CEF, on 9 December 1915 - killed in action on 13 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 18-24-26-30), Belgium.

(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 Thomas Harty

Born on 23 February 1884 (1879 in 1919 reenlistment) in Tipperary, Ireland - son of John Harty, Tipperary, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark ruddy complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410762) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 17 September 1917 - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, Permanent Force of Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 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)

Private George Robert Hartley

Born on 12 February 1893 in Hamilton, Ontario - husband of Nina Hartley, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Marmora, Ontario, married, Church of England, trade as lightning rod erector, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 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)

Private Frederick Murray Hartley

Born on 25 October 1886 in Montreal, Quebec - son of George Hartley, Montreal, Quebec - 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 5.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410761) - 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 - invalided to England on 14 December 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 Bernard Hartley

Born on 2 January 1895 in Black Rock, New York - son of Mrs. WJ Hartley, Chapneau, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.75[?] inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 246005) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 10 February 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)