Born on 26 September 1889 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of Charles D. and Jane McNutt Jones, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as civil servant; single; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (eighteen months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the Queen's Field Ambulance Corps, Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2098877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 28 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.20), 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)
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Private Cecil Thomas Bertram Jones
Born on 8 February 1896 in Hamilton Township, Ontario - son of Robert Jones, Cobourg, Ontario - 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 8 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057535) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057535) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Private Cecil Henry John Crossman Jones
Born on 29 August 1896 in Osham, England - son of Harry John Jones, Bloomfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Bloomfield, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 December 1917 (number 4020092) - 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 December 1917 (number 4020092) - 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 Arthur Stanley Jones
Born on 2 January 1894 in England - brother of Horace Jones, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair; tattoo of a cross with words "In memory of my dear Mother and Father" on right forearm.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410119) - 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 5 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410119) - 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 5 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)
Friday, 29 January 2010
Private Arthur Reginald Jones
Born on 20 November 1895 in Peterborough, Ontario - next of kin listed as Arthur Jones, Westmount, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the MacDonald College Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.9 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 March 1915 (number 410954) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [rejoined?] Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 1 November 1917 - wounded on 16 November 1917 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - at some point was commissioned as a Lieutenant.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 March 1915 (number 410954) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [rejoined?] Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 1 November 1917 - wounded on 16 November 1917 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - at some point was commissioned as a Lieutenant.
(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 Alfred Jones
Born on 20 August 1887 in Worcester, England - husband of Esther Jones, Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Arthur Jones, Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Church of England; trade as rivetter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 4021082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1919 - [then what] - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 4021082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1919 - [then what] - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 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)
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Private Alexander Joseph Jones
Born on 29 May 1893 in Battersea, Sussex, England - son of Kathleen Jones, Battersea, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410481) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 or 4 May 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410481) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 or 4 May 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Abraham Jones
Born on 11 April 1886 in Radnorshire, Wales - husband of Lillian Jones, Waterford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as sheet metal worker; married; currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 8 August 1915 (number 270558) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.1), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 8 August 1915 (number 270558) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.1), 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)
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Private Henry Joly
Born on 10 January 1895 in Hawkesbury, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ama Joly, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410922) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 October 1917.
Died on 14 January 1922 - buried in St. Alphonse Cemetery, Hawkesbury, 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410922) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 October 1917.
Died on 14 January 1922 - buried in St. Alphonse Cemetery, Hawkesbury, 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 Joseph Joly
Born on 28 September 1873 in Canada - husband of Rose Joly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married with three children (17, 14 and 12 year-old boys); currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; previously served with the Canadian Field Artillery (seven years); Roman Catholic; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1915 (number 410118) - 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 on 10 September 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1915 (number 410118) - 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 on 10 September 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 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)
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Private Everett Joines
Born on 9 May 1896 in Sparta, North Caroline - son of H.J. Joine, White Head, North Carolina - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 10 April 1916 (number 261146) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 15 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 10 April 1916 (number 261146) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 15 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.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)
Monday, 25 January 2010
Private George Henry Johnstone
Born on 5 January 1885 in Peel County, Ontario - son of Moses Johnstone, Malton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 36th Regiment (nine camps as a corporal); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined # 2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 January 1917 (number 513726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 [no mention in CWM papers] - 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)
Joined # 2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 January 1917 (number 513726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 [no mention in CWM papers] - 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)
Lieutenant Gordon Simpson Johnstone
Born on 29 October 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth Johnstone, Ottawa, Ontario - son of W.J. Johnstone, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as civil servant; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 246077) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 24 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 18 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1918 - died of this illness on 4 November 1918 - buried in Buxton Cemetery (grave 2477), England.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 246077) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 24 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 18 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1918 - died of this illness on 4 November 1918 - buried in Buxton Cemetery (grave 2477), England.
(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)
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Corporal Howard Cecil Longley
Born on 9 March 1895 in St. Catharines, Ontario - son of Charlotte Longley, St. Catharines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 19th Regiment (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7[?] inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 81st Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 9 November 1915 (number 159651) - taken on the strength of the 18th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1916 - wounded on 17 September 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 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)
Joined the 81st Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 9 November 1915 (number 159651) - taken on the strength of the 18th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1916 - wounded on 17 September 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 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 Ernest Harding Johnstone
Born on 24 September 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. James O. Plunkett, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as sailor; single; no current military service; previously served with the cadets in Ottawa (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 639596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.
Died in 1955 - buried in Notre Dame 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 639596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.
Died in 1955 - buried in Notre Dame 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 William John Johnston
Born on 17 September 1890 (gives 1883 in 1918 enlistment) in Enniskillen, Ireland - son of William Johnston, Trillick, Tyrone, Ireland - 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 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 May 1915 (number 410324) - 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 26 November 1916 - discharged approximately December 1917 - joined No. 4 Detachment Military Police, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 April 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 May 1915 (number 410324) - 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 26 November 1916 - discharged approximately December 1917 - joined No. 4 Detachment Military Police, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 April 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)
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Private Roy Garfield Johnston
Born on 26 September 1889 in Streetsville, Ontario - son of Mrs. S. Johnston, Mimico Beach, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 4 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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 4 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 Robert Johnston
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, on 18 December 1915 (number 725040) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided 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)
(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)
Friday, 22 January 2010
Private John Johnston
Born on 30 September 1896 in Carlisle, England - son of James Johnston, Carlisle, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Syracuse, New York; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 May 1916 (number 208385) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 May 1916 (number 208385) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 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 Herbert Gerastus Johnson
Born on 11 August 1881 in Sacksville, Ontario - son of Daniel Johnson, Walkerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address same as father; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057823) - 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)
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057823) - 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)
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Private William Joseph Johnson
Born on 19 April 1897 in Collingwood, Ontario - son of Joseph Augustus Johnson, 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; Baptist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 725191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 February 1919 - 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 725191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 February 1919 - 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 Samuel Johnson
Born on 6 December 1889 in Belfast, Ireland - son of Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410793) - 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 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 28 April 1917 - invalided to England on 30 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to Acting Company Quartermaster-Sergeant.
(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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410793) - 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 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 28 April 1917 - invalided to England on 30 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to Acting Company Quartermaster-Sergeant.
(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)
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Private Robert James Sidney Johnson
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410792) - 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 4 November 1916 - later served with the 2nd 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)
(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 Richard Johnson
Boprn on 12 July 1894 in London, England - husband of A. Johnson, Kingston, Ontario - son of Jack Johnson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as waiter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 639253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 639253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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)
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Lieutenant Percy Edward Johnson
Born on 1 October 1890 in Woodstock, Ontario - son of George Edward and Ellen Mary Johnson, Woodstock, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; Church of England; currently a member of the 22nd Regiment Oxford Rifles (three years); no previous military service.
Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Woodstock, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 19 January 1917 - wounded at duty on 30 March 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.D.1), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Woodstock, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 19 January 1917 - wounded at duty on 30 March 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.D.1), 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 James Scarlett Johnson
Born on 3 June 1884 in Dublin, Ireland - nephew of F.W. Sweny, Dublin, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410791) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410791) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 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)
Monday, 18 January 2010
Acting Captain (Lieutenant) Gerald Arthur Johnson
Born on 23 May 1884 in Highgate, County Middlesex, England - son of Walter Johnson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as bookkeeper; single; no current military service; previously served with Paget's Horse (two years) and the West African Frontier Force (six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.
Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Ottawa, on 27 August 1914 (number 834) - landed in France with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 20 December 1915 - wounded on 2 or 10 March 1915 - invalided to England on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion as a Lieutenant on 14 February 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 20 September 1917 - promoted to Acting Captain from 1 February to 19 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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)
Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Ottawa, on 27 August 1914 (number 834) - landed in France with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 20 December 1915 - wounded on 2 or 10 March 1915 - invalided to England on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion as a Lieutenant on 14 February 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 20 September 1917 - promoted to Acting Captain from 1 February to 19 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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 George Richard Johnson
Born on 2 January 1885 in Donegal, Ireland - son of John Johnson, Donegal, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410790) - 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 12 December 1916 - wounded on 23 February 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410790) - 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 12 December 1916 - wounded on 23 February 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Corporal Ernest Harry Johnson
Born on 26 October 1894 in Dudley, England - son of Mrs. Amy Johnson, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; green eyes; black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 775095) - 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 11 November 1917 - wounded on 13 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 16 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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 775095) - 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 11 November 1917 - wounded on 13 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 16 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 Edward Johnson
Born on 22 May 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Edward and Margaret Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410387) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 or 28 April 1916 - killed in action on 10 July 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.B.9), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410387) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 or 28 April 1916 - killed in action on 10 July 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.B.9), 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)
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Private Earle Edwin Johnson
Born on 18 August 1892 in Woodville, Ontario - son of John Fletcher Johnson, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 14 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410789) - 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 3 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 14 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410789) - 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 3 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 Donald Johnson
Born on 28 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410788) - 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 24 or 25 March 1918 - invalided to England on 12 April 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
(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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410788) - 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 24 or 25 March 1918 - invalided to England on 12 April 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."
(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)
Friday, 15 January 2010
Private David Albert Edward Johnson
Born on 15 November 1889 in Poplar, England - husband of Elizabeth Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario (reported as a widower by 1918) - son of Mrs. Alice Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as general hand; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served in the militia (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 March 1915 (number 410282) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - [then what?] - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Ottawa, Ontario on 4 February 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 March 1915 (number 410282) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - [then what?] - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Ottawa, Ontario on 4 February 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 Charles Johnson
Born on 9 February 1885 in England - nephew of Edwin Stickland, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410829) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.10), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410829) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.10), 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)
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Corporal Arthur Daniel Johnson
Husband of Bessie Maude Johnson (later named Thomson in Victoria, British Columbia).
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 August 1915 (number 145055) - appointed Company Quartermaster-Sergeant in "C" Company - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.16), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.113)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 August 1915 (number 145055) - appointed Company Quartermaster-Sergeant in "C" Company - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.16), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.113)
Private Bruce Herbert Johnson
Born on 18 July 1891 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mrs. Phoebe Johnson, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Marmora, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as mining; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; weight of 125 pounds; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion, brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 13 March 1918 (number 3057298) - 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 13 March 1918 (number 3057298) - 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)
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Captain Ambrose Johnson
Born on 23 September 1883 in Hamilton, Ontario - husband of Alice May Johnson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as soldier, Presbyterian, currently a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment (for fourteen years, twelve years of which as an instructor).
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, as a Major in Stratford, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 12 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.2), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, as a Major in Stratford, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 12 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.2), 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 Albert Johnson
Born on 11 January 1879 in Pool, Yorkshire, England - husband of Mary A. Johnson, Burlington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burlington, Ontario; trade as section man; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Burlington, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 663340) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Burlington, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 663340) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Private Charles Wilburn Johns
Born on 8 February 1895 in Parry Sound, Ontario - son of Sarah Johns, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410323) - 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.
(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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410323) - 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.
(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 David Bernard Jodoin
Born on 20 March 1892 in Bainsville, Ontario - brother of Miss Ethel Jodoin, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410513) - served weith the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410513) - served weith the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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)
Monday, 11 January 2010
Private Alfred Jodoin
Born on 19 January 1889 in Glengarry, Ontario - brother of Joseph Jodoin, Green Valley, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Green Valley, Ontario; trade as cheese maker; single; no current military service; previously served with the 5th Regiment (two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 633219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 12 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)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 633219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 12 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 Albert Lawrence Jiles
Born on 20 January 1898 in Buffalo, New York - son of Henry Jiles, Newark, New Jersey - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Buffalo, New York; trade as civil service; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion, grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 207591) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 23 July 1918 - invalided to England on 3 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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 207591) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 23 July 1918 - invalided to England on 3 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)
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Private Edward Emerson Jessup
Born on 29 October 1876 in Hartford, Connecticutt - brother of Myra Jessup, Westfield, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Westfield, Massachusetts; trade as sailor and soldier; single; no current military service; previously served with the United States Army (six years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dusky complexion; brown eyes; mixed gray hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, on 9 August 1916 (number 1033212) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, on 9 August 1916 (number 1033212) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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 William Allan Jeroy
Born on 31 July 1896 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Allan Jeroy, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as coil maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 February 1917 (number 2043026) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 19 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 February 1917 (number 2043026) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 19 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Private Joseph Bernard Jeroy
Born on 17 June 1897 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Allan Jeroy, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as machinist's helper; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639905) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639905) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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)
Sergeant Henry Jenson, MM
Born on 14 September 1895 in the United States - son of Mrs. N. Jenson, Port Elgin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Harley, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 270085) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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))
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 270085) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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))
Friday, 8 January 2010
Private William Jenkins
Born on 21 August 1889 in Belfast, Ireland - son of Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as foreman in a seed store; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10 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 16 April 1918 (number 3057753) - 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 April 1918 (number 3057753) - 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 Robert Charles Harold Jenkins, MM
Born on 12 May 1895 in Oakwood, Ontario - son of Charles Jenkins, Little Britain, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as barber; single; no current or previous military experience; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 724747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 23 November 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity Douai-Cambrai Road Sept 29th 1918. Recommended for Distinguished Conduct 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))
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 724747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 23 November 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity Douai-Cambrai Road Sept 29th 1918. Recommended for Distinguished Conduct 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))
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Private George William Ewart Jemmett
Born on 24 July 1897 in Kent, England - son of Thomas and Frances (or Emma) Jemmett, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775323) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775323) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.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)
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Private John Arthur Jeffrey
Born on 1 May 1897 in Lincolnshire County, England - son of Herbert and Elizabeth Jeffrey, Kirton on Lindsay, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 639597) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 11 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 16 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.C.11), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 639597) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 11 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 16 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.C.11), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private William Jefford
Born on 21 February 1900 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England - son of Susan Jefford, Shenley[?], England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Little Britain, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 724178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 724178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England 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)
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Private Gordon Packham Jeffery
Born on 4 February 1898 in Downie Township, Perth County, Ontario - son of William Jeffery, Stratford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 727678) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 727678) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Monday, 4 January 2010
Private Philias Janvenne
Born on 28 July 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of P. Janvenne, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a signaller in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 246045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, 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)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a signaller in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 246045) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, 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 Omer Jean
Born on 3 April 1896 in Thurso, Ontario - son of Mrs. P. Jean, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as driver; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1918 (number 3320088) - 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1918 (number 3320088) - 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)
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Lieutenant Arthur Eyquem de Montaigne Jarvis, DFC
Born on 30 November 1894 in Napanee, Ontario - son of Arthur Jarvis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student; Church of England; currently a member of the 2nd Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (one year as a private); no previous military service.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 30 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 15 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 27 December 1917 to 7 July 1919 - seconded to the Canadian Air Force from 8 July to 8 October 1919 - commissioned into the Royal Air Force on 9 October 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre, avec Palme (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; 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))
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 30 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 15 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 27 December 1917 to 7 July 1919 - seconded to the Canadian Air Force from 8 July to 8 October 1919 - commissioned into the Royal Air Force on 9 October 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre, avec Palme (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; 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))
Lance-Corporal Archie Manuel Jardine
Born on 26 June 1896 in Dunblane, Scotland - son of Mrs. James Jardine, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as painter; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (one years); previously served with the Black Watch (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 633935) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 21 July 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 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)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 633935) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 21 July 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 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)
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Private Owen James
Born on 1 April 1891 in Bodedern, Wales - son of William James, Bodedern, Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 639840) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 639840) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 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)
Corporal Nicolas George James
Born on 27 December 1881 in London, England - son of Clara James, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boxmaker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410320) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410320) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - invalided to England on 9 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)
Friday, 1 January 2010
Lance-Corporal David Harris James
Born on 9 October 1891 in Pembrokeshire, Wales - son of Mrs. J.A. James, Treharris[?], South Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic and draughtsman; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411160) - 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411160) - 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 Benjamin Ewart James
Born on 3 October 1895 in Georgina, Ontario - son of Lottie James, Pefferlaw, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pefferlaw, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; gray eyes; auburn hair.
Joined 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669671) - 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.
(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)
Joined 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669671) - 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.
(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)