Private Cyril Francis Le Cren

Born on 22 October 1898 in London, England - son of A.W. Le Cren, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 June 1916 (number 246519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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 Leclerc

Born on 20 June 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Adolphe Leclerc, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as assistant manager of wholesale furnishings and clothing; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; weight of 121 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056709) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 1918.

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

Private William Henry LeClair

Born on 30 July 1883 in Worcester, Massachusetts - brother of Mrs. Nora Lewis, Brighton, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as groom; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 4th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 November 1914 (number 109443) - taken on the strength of the Fort Garry Horse, CEF, on 21 or 22 May 1916 - released on 21 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1917 - later reported sick.

(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 Pacal Leo LeBlanc

Born on 27 January 1895 in West Newbury, Massachusetts - son of Napoleon T. and Arthimise LeBlanc, Newcastle, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moncton, New Brunswick; trade as commercial traveler; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 85th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 30 October 1915 - [released] - joined the 165th Battalion, CEF, in Moncton, New Brunswick, on 23 February 1916 (number 666206) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.34), 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 Oliver Nellisson Leblanc

Born on 29 November 1894 in St. Michel, Quebec - son of Oliver Leblanc, St. Michel, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in St. Michel, Quebec; "Defaulter"; single; Roman Catholic; trade as surveyor; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 28 March 1918 (number 4021542) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 October 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

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

Private Mederic Leblanc

Born on 7 December 1894 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Oliver Leblanc, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Mattawa, Ontario; "Defaulter"; single; Roman Catholic; trade as trapper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 15 May 1918 (number 4021662) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 2 December 1918.

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

Private Egbert Lindsay Lear

Born on 21 October 1879 in Rockport, Ontario - husband of Mary Ann Lea, Lansdowne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lansdowne, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 24 September 1918.

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

Private Frederick William Leal

Born on 21 April 1886 in Madoc, Ontario - husband of Etheline Leal, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; weight of 170 pounds; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 787342) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private John Leacock

Born on 30 July 1884 in Belfast, Ireland - brother of James Leacock, Marine Station, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as horseman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 27 February 1916 (number 639754) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 30 August 1917.

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

Private William Buch Leach

Born on 26 October 1894 in St. Catharines, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Fred H. Leach, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the Guelph Officers' Training Corps; previously served with a cadet corps (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411000) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - wounded on 15 October 1916.

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

Private Antoine Lazure

Born on 2 July 1895 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Arthur Lazure, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as carpenter; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details); previously served with the 2nd Division, CEF; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 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 Michael Wulfovitch

(also used alias Michael Lazarus)

Born on 16 June 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - son of H. and Ella Wulfovitch, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor's cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Hebrew; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410344) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 21 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VII.A.8), France.

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

Private Charles Lloyd Lawson

Born on 15 April 1896 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of David Lawson, Lyn, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as sailor; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (three years); Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; bluish gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 - [then what] - 156th Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 639651) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 or 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 July 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

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

Private Arthur Thomas William Lawson

Born on 10 May 1879 in England - husband of Emily Lawson, Laurentian View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410107) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 December 1915 - wounded on 4 or 7 June 1916.

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

Private John William Lawrence

Born 16 December 1897 in Oakville, Ontario - son of Sarah Lawrence, Oakville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oakville, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Oakville, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 663062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 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 James Lawrence

Born on 6 March 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Rachel Lawrence, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 July 1915 (number 410806) - 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 7 October 1917.

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

Private Albert Lawrence

Born on 22 February 1888 in Colchester, Essex, England - son of Albert and Ruth Lawrence, Colchester, Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Essex Regiment (six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; "incline dark" complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 (number 219736) - taken on the strength of the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 7 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.B.6), 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 Reginald Lawes

Born on 18 December 1885 in Hampshire, England - husband of Emily Maude Lawes, Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Westinghouse air brake repairer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 (number 410805) - 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 Napoleon Laviolette

Born on 4 February 1892 in Hull, Quebec - son of D. Laviolette, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as stone cutter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; blonde complexion; brown eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 119th Battalion, CEF, on 4 January 1916 - [then what] - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1918 (number 3320614) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 20 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 23 September 1918 - buried in Walmer (St. Mary) Old Churchyard (grave 224), 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)

Private William Lewis Law

Born on 31 October 1880 in Birmingham, England - husband of Margaret Connolly Law, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 838904) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 19 September 1918.

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

Private Robert Franklin Lavery

Born on 27 June 1897 in St. Louis, Missouri - son of Mrs. Margaret Lavery, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 207364) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 28 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - transferred to the CIB Depot, CEF, on 20 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)

Private George Mansell Lavery

Born on 21 March 1890 in Milton, Ontario - husband of Marietta Lavery, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; currently a member of the 12th York Rangers; previously served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 207641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 January 1919.

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

Lance-Corporal Frederick Walter Chiswell

Born on 12 June 1890 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Chiswell, Smiths Falls, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as locomotive fireman, single, currently a member of "D" Company, 42nd Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410750) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - promoted to lance-corporal - wounded on 14 or 16 September 1917.

Served with the Veterans Guard of Canada during the Second World War.

Died on 29 May 1965 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

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

Private Thomas Ball

Born on 24 March 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Ball, Brighton, England - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, currently a member of the 12th York Rangers, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, fair complexion, dark eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410012) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, France.

(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Ball's headstone.)

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

Private John Barcier

Born on 17 March 1895 in Cornwall Township, Stormont County, Ontario - son of Mrs. John Volve, Bonneville, Ontario, and Philip Barcier and his wife Jozetta Gains - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 September 1915 (number 145209) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave VI.C.29), France.

(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Barcier's headstone.)

(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.177)

Lance-Corporal Joseph Bromley

Born on 22 August 1889 in Manchester, England - son of John Bromley, Manchester, England - enlistment records note the following: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 36th Peel Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410459) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.9), France.

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

(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Lance-Corporal Bromley's final resting place.)

Private Alexander Laverty

Born on 12 April 1892 in Ireland - husband of Bessie Laverty, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410343) - 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 - died of those wounds on 22 December 1916 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.III.F.5), France.

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

Private Frederick Lavell

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April 1915 (number 410531) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Private Joseph Lauzon

Born on 20 December 1874 in Waterloo, Quebec - husband of Margaret Lauzon, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith and farrier; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410532) - 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 7th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 31 August 1917 - wounded on 28 October 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 Edward Lauzon

Born on 4 June 1898 in Lummerstown, Ontario - son of John Lauzon, Lancaster, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lancaster, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; currently a member of the Canal guard (59th Regiment?) (one month); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Lancaster, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 633715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 13 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)

Private Edmond Laurin

Born on 9 November 1892 in Alexandria, Ontario - brother of Private Donat Laurin, 38th Battalion, CEF - brother of Mrs. Rence, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as beaver board worker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1918 (number 3320617) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 3 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 20 September 1918.

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

Private Donat Laurin

Born on 23 October 1896 in Alexandria, Ontario - brother of Private Edmond Laurin, 38th Battalion, CEF - brother of Miss Annie Laurin, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as beaver board worker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1918 (number 3320618) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Alfred Laurie

Born on 2 October 1895 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Margaret Laurie, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coal miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the Territorials in Scotland.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410530) - 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 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917.

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

Private Michael Lauretti

Born on 20 September 1885 in Vallecrasa, Rome, Italy - son of Rosa Lauretti, Vallecrasa, Rome, Italy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Haulton, Maine; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 25 July 1916 (number 1033163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private James Irving Latimer

Born on 6 December 1890 in Kars, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Latimer, Winchester, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Winchester, Ontario; single; "Bible Student"; trade as baker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320388) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 1919.

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

Private Sylvester Percy Lashomb

Born on 10 May 1892 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Alex Lashomb, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410529) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 3 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave IV.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 Clarence Egbert Latham

Born on 17 April 1896 in Maltory, Ontario - son of Edward and Mary Latham, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey-brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410804) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 October 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 19 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)

Private Russell David Laselle

Born on 22 December 1876 in Montebelleau, Quebec - husband of Melina Laselle, Creighton Mine, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 September 1915 (number 219409) - taken on the strength of the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 51st Battalion, CEF, in England on 16 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 127th Battalion, CEF (later 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF), on 12 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 Louis Lascell

Born on 5 February 1896 in Whitelake, Ontario - son of Mrs. Luis Lascell, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 157 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 28 October 1915 (number 788216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - attached to the 4th Canadian Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 June 1917 - attached to the 8th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 26 January 1919 - 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 Albert Larsson

Born on 13 November 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane Larsson, Cultus, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Cultus, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 775328) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 1 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VIII.E.17), 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 Aldege Larose

Born on 9 December 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. R. Larose, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as printer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1918 (number 3320688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 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 David Laronde

Born on 8 October 1888 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Andrew Laronde, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056041) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

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

Private Albert Laronde

Born on 11 July 1891 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Louis and Cecilia Laronde, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410127) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - died of sickness (CWGC notes still with 38th Battalion) in Canada on 27 June 1916 - buried in Mattawa (St. Ann) Roman Catholic Cemetery, 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Joseph Larocque

Born on 25 April 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Louise Larocque, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private George Henry Larocque

Born on 15 November 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Larocque, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 639620) - "Recruited by Pte. H. Rathwell" - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 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 Archibald Joseph Larocque

Born on 12 March 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of George Larocque, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as butcher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410528) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 January 1918.

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

Private Joseph Larkin

Born on 1 July 1898 in Seaforth, Lancashire, England - brother of Willie Larkin, Carlsbad Springs, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as fireman; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (six months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1917 (number 2043019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 2 November 1917 - died of those wounds on 17 November 1917 - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV.F.5), 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 Henry Lappin

Born on 7 July 1896 in Liverpool, England - brother of John Lappin, County Durham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410342) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England 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)

Lance-Corporal Henry Leonard Lepot

Born on 2 September 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Louise Lepot, Cummings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrical inspector; single; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 or 16 February 1915 (number 410348) - struck off strength in order to be commissioned on 5 December 1917 - later commissioned as a lieutenant and served with the 10th Reserve Battalion, CEF.

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

Private Louis John Lapointe

Born on 25 March 1898 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of John Lapointe, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as marble cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 September 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 Lowell LaPlante

Born on 28 April 1897 in Summerstown, Ontario - son of Laura LaPlante, Summerstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 5 October 1915 (number 633108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; e-mail, Sue DeRochie, 9 April 2012)

Private Alfred LaPlante

Born on 27 August 1895 in St. Aime, Quebec - son of Michel LaPlante, St. Aime, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farm labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1918 (number 258720) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 1919.

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

Private Roy Lapier

Born on 3 April 1890 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Cyrus Lapier, Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as moulder; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056769) - 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 Ivan Lapier

Born on 18 January 1891 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Lucas Lapier, Iroquois, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056419) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 29 December 1918.

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

Lance-Corporal Frank Edward Lapage

Born on 30 April 1886 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Mary Lapage, Rochester, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as buffer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 1st and 2nd United States Cavalry (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 2 June 1917 (number 3055009) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.

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

Private John Joseph Lansfield

Born on 8 December 1897 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Lansfield, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Fenelon Falls, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as hardware clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057598) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 October 1918.

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

Private Albert Waters Lansdell

Born on 11 June 1894 in London, England - brother of Cecil Lansdell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist / Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775112) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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

Private Medric Lanoux

Born on 16 July 1895 in Ormond, Ontario - son of Paul Lanoux, Ormond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410341) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 13 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave X.27), Belgium.

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

Private Louis Langlois

Born on 25 February 1878 in Montreal, Quebec - friend of Moise Bausoleil, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 September 1915 (number 219406) - transferred to the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England on 21 June 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 Stuart Clifford Langford

Born on 27 February 1888 in Walkerville, Ontario - husband of Clara P. Langford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 25th Regiment (three years); Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 July 1915 (number 410527) - 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 Royal Canadian Regiment, CEF, on 10 October 1916.

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

Private Samson Langevin

Born on 14 March 1893 in Kippewa, Quebec - son of Mrs. Lizzie Langevin, Crest, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bushman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 789108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.

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