Sergeant Thomas William Hunt

Born on 13 August 1886 in England - husband of Mary Hunt, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpet weaver, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 Samuel Jesse Hunt

Born on 12 May 1879 in Norfolk, England - husband of Annie Elizabeth Hunt, Pakenham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as contractor and builder, married with one child (nine years old), no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410313) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916.

(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 Hunt

Born on 10 November 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of B.J. Hunt, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as sheet metal worker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the Railway Construction and Forestry Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 June 1917 (number 1042063) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in France on 28 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 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)

Sergeant Ernest William Hunt

Born on 25 November 1877 in London, England - husband of C. Hunt, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, currently a member of the Active Militia, previous served with the 2nd Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, as a band sergeant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129985) - landed in France with the 72ndf Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 January 1919: "Recommended for Mention in Peace Despatch."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 July 1917: "He formed most valuable work during attack on La Coulotte and Avion." - no medal award.

(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 Claude Frederick Hunt

Born on 10 February 1892 in Norwich, England - husband of Elizabeth Hunt, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, currently a member of the 38th Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 16 June 1916 (number 270468) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 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 Jesse Humphrey

Born on 21 January 1892 in Wilford[?], England - son of Jesse Humphrey, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 639775) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 31 May 1917 - killed in action on 2 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.E.13), 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 Oscar Kermit Hansen

Born on 3 March 1889 in Hunter's Point, Quebec - son of Mrs. Rose Hansen, Hunter's Point, Quebec - brother of Mrs. V. Cosgrove, 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 6.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair - at the time of his reenlistment in 1919: born on 3 March 1888 in North Bay, Ontario, trade as carpenter, weight of 141 pounds.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 February 1915 (number 410106) - 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 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918 - joined the Special Guard, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, (part of the Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779828).

Died on 18 September 1972 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, 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)

Private Francis George Fairhurst

Born on 9 August 1890 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Jennie Stroud, London, 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 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 (number 410268) - 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 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - invalided to England on 18 April 1918.

Later served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers - died on 15 July 1983 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

Corporal Harry Humphrey

Born on 24 April 1885 in Abingdon, Berkshire, England - son of George and Emily Humphrey, Abingdon, Berkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410781) - 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 listed on 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)

Private Arthur William Humphrey

Born on 10 November 1899 (gave 1897 on his enlistment paper) in Birch, Colchester, England - son of Robina Humphrey, Birch, Colchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sparta, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 190185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 October 1916 - later served with reserve units.

(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 Ernest Arthur Edward Hume

Born on 16 September 1897 in London, Ontario - son of Alice Fleming Hume, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 207031) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 15 August 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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 William George Hughes

Born on 5 January 1876 in Kent, England - husband of Alice Jane Hughes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served as a Private with the Royal Marines (twelve years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 669931) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 2 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 Thomas Gordon Hughes

Born on 19 August 1895 in Kingston, Ontario - son of John Hughes, Kingston Mills, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston Mills, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current military service, previously served with the 5th Field Company, Canadian Engineers (one year), Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 (number 2265942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 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 Thomas Hughes

Born on 21 July 1890 in Gravesend, Kent, England - husband of Katherine Hughes, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, no current or previous military service, Salvation Army, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 1 July 1915 (number 410782) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919 - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks as a Sergeant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 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 Percy Grenville Hughes

Born on 7 July 1895 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, currently a member of the 42nd Regiment Guard Detachment, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.12), 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 John Henry Hughes

Born on 21 September 1870 in County Kent, England - husband of Mrs. J.H. Hughes, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, currently a member of the 14th Regiment (bandsman), previously served with the Dorchester Regiment in England, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 2 July 1915 (number 410312) - 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 - 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)

Private John Jesse Hughes

Born on 8 February 1887 in Somersetshire, England - husband of Laura Hughes, Durham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Durham, Ontario, trade as cabinet finisher, married, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 838526) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 June 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.21), 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 Chester Hughes

Born on 21 March 1897 in Ballantrae, Ontario - son of Nathan and Mary Hughes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served with the Royal Grenadiers (seven months), Baptist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 775911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 1917 - died on 13 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.18), 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 Frederick Charles Hudson

Born on 27 January 1898 in Suffolk, England - son of Mrs. A. Hudson, Norfolk, 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 2.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 November 1915 (number 220180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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)

Captain Ernest Gilbert Hudgin

Born on 15 August 1895 in Picton, Ontario - son of Captain Nelson Hudgin, Picton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as bank clerk, Methodist, currently a member of the 16th Regiment, previously served with Camps of Instruction (four weeks), the 1st Contingent (eight weeks) and the 59th Battalion, CEF, (two weeks).

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 October 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Captain on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 November 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 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 Hugh Cecil Huckett

Born on 13 July 1890 in Antanarrivo, Madagascar - next of kin listed as Mrs. W. Huckett, Cuckfield, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently a member of the Active Militia, previously served with the Officers' Training Corps at Guelph, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411002) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 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 William Nicholas Huck

Born on 8 August 1885 in Bruce County, Ontario - father [son?] of Jacob Huck, Point Anne, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Point Anne, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as carpenter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057293) - 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.

(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 Charles Hoy

Born on 20 December 1896 in Prescott, Ontario - son of William James Hoy, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prescott, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as locomotive fireman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 March 1918 (number 3057243) - 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.

(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 Howse

Born on 25 June 1893 in Canada - next of kin listed as Mrs. Elizabeth Howse, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Protestant, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410120) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 September 1916 - wounded on 9 or 13 October 1916 - wounded on 6 November 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 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)

Major Gilbert Howland

Born on 12 September 1882 in London, England - husband of Gertrude Annie Howland, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician, married, currently a member of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers (six years), previously served with the 1st City of London Regiment of Garrison Artillery (one year) and the South African Constabulary (six years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 31 July 1915 - [then what] - joined the 113th Battalion, CEF, in Lethbridge, Alberta, on 9 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 73rd Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 30 January 1917 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 14 February to 25 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 May 1917.

Unit recommendation dated 26 April 1917: "Recommended for Croix de Guerre for conspicuous gallantry and initiative whilst in charge of first two waves in 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 Henry Richard Howick

Born on 30 December 1887 in London, England - husband of Edith Mary Howick, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, married with a three month-old daughter, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410780) - 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 1917 - invalided to England on 10 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)

Lance-Corporal Edward Alexander Howey, MM

Born on 8 July 1898 in Holland Township, Grey County, Ontario - son of Robert and Margaret Howey, Chatsworth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chatsworth, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Borden, Ontario, on 15 September 1916 (number 839148) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 February 1918 - killed in action on 24 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.13), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 6 February 1918: "On night Feb. 3/18 an enemy T.M. shell fell in a trench where this man was a member of a M.G. Crew. Five of the crew were wounded but Pte. Howey, although suffering from concussion, assisted in removing the wounded and then carried on the rest of the night."

(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 William Garvie Howe

Born on 14 November 1896 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of [?] Howe, Frank, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 29 September 1915 (number 552779) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 6 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.H.26), 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 Clarence Henry Howell

Born on 28 November 1885 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Victoria Howell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: reade as clerk, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 246017) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - wounded on 1 or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Corporal Frank Herbert Howe

Born on 14 December 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Arthur Howe, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father, trade as printer, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (sergeant, six years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Enlisted in the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 1 October 1917 (number 3055056) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 March 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 William Howard

Born on 7 September 1872 (1870 in November 1916 enlistment) in Edinburgh, Scotland - father of Susie Helen Howard, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in January 1916: present address same as daughter, trade as cook, widower, no current military service, previously served as "Cook with the Engineers", Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 835485) - served four months with the 146th Battalion - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 15 November 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XVI.B.7), 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.76)

Sergeant Henry Howard

Born on 6 March 1887 in Barrow-on-[?], Lancashire, England - son of Henry and Elizabeth Howard, Bloomfield, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as naval draughtsman, single, currently a member of No. 5 Field Ambulance, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 March 1915 (number 410989) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to 7th Company, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 18 May 1916 - died on 30 October 1917 of wounds received that day - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 32), Belgium.

Awarded the Military Medal.

(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-Sergeant George James Howard

Born on 1 February 1887 in Lea, Kent, England - husband of Edelweiss Howard, Toronto, Ontario (later London, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410779) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 March 1917 - invalided to England on 19 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 Wilfred Hourigan, MM

Born on 3 June 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Herbert Dunn, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 639709) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."

Died on 14 September 1928.

(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 Van Nostrand Houghan

Born on 7 February 1898 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mabel Houghan, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 726135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 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 William Henry Hough

Born on 4 August 1889 in Blenheim, Ontario - son of John H. Hough, Princeton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles, previously served with the 25th Brant Dragoons, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 26 May 1916 (number 270290) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 16 January 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private James Hoskins

Born on 1 August 1897 in Martley, Worcestershire, England - brother of Thomas William Hoskins, Martley, Worcestershire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 724104) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave C.14), 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 Hoskins

Born on 9 July 1872 in Barnes, Surrey, England - son of Elizabeth Hoskins, Barnes, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 25th Field Battery, Royal Artillery (fourteen years and three months), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410777) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - later served with the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF.

(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 Cecil Raymond Hoskins

Born on 19 September 1895 in Nottingham, England - brother of May Hoskins, Nottingham, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. C. Hoskins, Ottawa, 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 8 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 July 1915 (number 144435) - sailed for overseas 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 - invalided sick to England on 8 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF - repatriated to Canada on 10 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.110)

Private Jack Hoskin

Born on 12 September 1886 in Cornwall, England - husband of Bessie Hoskin, Cornwall, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobalt, Ontario, trade as groom, married, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 5 May 1916 (number 649319) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 October 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 8 August 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 14 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 Henry James Horrell

Born on 5 August 1884 in Bristol, England - son of William John Horrell, Southville, Bedminster, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Died on 15 August 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 Charles Hornby

Born on 27 June 1890 in Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland - brother of Miss Alice Hornby, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Omemee, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as banker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 26 January 1918 (number 3056380) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 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 Percy Edward Joseph Horn

Born on 10 May 1899 in London, England - son of Florence Horn, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as blacksmith, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, medium hair.

Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 October 1917 (number 2499114) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in the field on 26 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 October 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 Melvin Edgar Horkins

Born on 31 May 1897 in Grand Forks, North Dakota - son of Edward Horkins, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the 407th Highland Cadets (three years), Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 March 1916 (number 261011) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 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 Albert Hopkins

Born on 14 July 1878 in Wisalis, California - son of Mary E. Hopkins, Fresno, California - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quebec, trade as freight handler, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 19 September 1916 (number 246700) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 17 January 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 Robert Hope

Born on 21 February 1900 in Stalybridge, Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. Hope, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as messenger, single, currently a member of the 11th Regiment The Irish Fusiliers of Canada (two months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 11 January 1916 (number 760785) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 19 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

(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 William John Sparling Hooper

Born on 21 December 1891 in Beulah, Manitoba - son of William Hooper, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - brother of Miss V.E. Hooper, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 19 March 1915 (number 411091) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [then what] - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 15 March 1916 - wounded on 4 or 7 October 1916 - commissioned into the Imperial army on 30 July 1918 - taken on the strength of the 2nd 20th London (one month) - [resigned?] - joined the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 9 October 1918 - landed in France on 7 November 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 Nelson Alexander Hooper

Born on 5 September 1898 in Eastport, Maine - son of Gertrude Laghton[?], Eastport, Maine - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Eastport, Maine, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 31 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Aldershot, Nova Scotia, on 10 September 1916 (number 1033299) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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 Lorenzo Hooper

Born on 14 September 1886 in Haydon, Ontario - son of Thomas Hooper, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Bowmanville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 April 1918 (number 3057836) - 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.

(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)

Lance-Corporal Grant Alexander Hooper

Born on 23 January 1895 in Credelon, Ontario - son of Adolphus Hooper, Hay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Exeter, Ontario, trade as mechanic, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Exeter, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 654283) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - wounded on 7 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

(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 George William Hooker

Born on 26 July 1900 (claimed 1898 in 1916 enlistment) in Tottenham, London, England - son of Emma Hooker, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639312) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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 William George Holt

Born on 27 May 1890 in Darlington, Ontario - son of John Holt, Darlington, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Darlington, Ontario, single, Methodist, trades as fireman and farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark grey eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055840) - 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.

(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)

Corporal Phillip Alexander Holmes

Born on 11 February 1889 in Beauhornis, Quebec - son of W. Holmes, Beauhornis, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as cashier, single, no current military service, previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1916 (number 246235) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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 John Stanley Holmes

Born on 12 May 1894 in Fish Lake, Prince Edward County, Ontario - nephew of Rhonda Way, Peterborough, Ontario - son of Levi Holmes, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as aunt, single, Methodist, trade as labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055577) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - died of wounds on 10 September 1918 - buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery (grave III.D.50), 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 Charles Henry Holmes

Born on 27 April 1882 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England - son of Charles Holmes, Accorington[?], England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as skilled labourer, married, no current military service, previously served with the 3rd [?] Lancashire [?], Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.1 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 April 1915 (number 411143) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 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)