Born on 7 December 1895 in Shanaritz, Russia - son of Joe Ligs, Shanaritz, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Smiths Falls, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 160 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 10 March 1916 (number 787408) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 27 or 28 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 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)
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Private Cluny James Lightbody
Born on 26 August 1884 in Edinburgh, Scotland - next of kin listed as Mrs. Alen[?] Lightbody, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as divinity student; single; currently a member of the McGill University Contingent, Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.6 inches; chest of 37.1 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410948) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 2 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 5 October 1917 - died of his wounds on 1 November 1917 - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.FF.4), 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 Montreal, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410948) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 2 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 5 October 1917 - died of his wounds on 1 November 1917 - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.FF.4), 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)
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Sergeant Lorne Edward Liddle
Born on 10 October 1895 in Lanark, Ontario - son of Mrs. Thomas Liddle, Middleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 148 pounds; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Lanark, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 787099) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 20 December 1917 - invalided to England on 31 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 or 5 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)
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Lanark, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 787099) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 20 December 1917 - invalided to England on 31 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 or 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Thomas Liddell
Born on 26 September 1895 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England - next of kin listed as Matt. Liddell, Maisonneuve, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Salada tea packer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 5 March 1915 (number 410934) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting-Corporal.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 5 March 1915 (number 410934) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting-Corporal.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 28 June 2010
Private John Liberty
Born on 24 June 1880 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Florida Liberty, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: married (with three children - four year old girl, three year old girl, and one year old boy); currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 April 1915 (number 410130) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 April 1915 (number 410130) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Private Sydney George Lewis
Born on 29 March 1890 in Faversham, Kent, England - husband of Maud Lewis, Toronto, Ontario - son of Edward Lewis, Faversham, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Faversham Territorials (eighteen months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 669249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - died on 28 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.C.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)
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 669249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - died on 28 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.C.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)
Lance-Sergeant Robert Lewis
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 27 December 1915 (number 787639) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 November 1917 - wounded on 13 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 26 June 2010
Private Harry Yarwood Lewis
Born on 29 August 1893 in Greenfell, Saskatchewan - son of Reverend John Lewis, Regina, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411090) - 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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411090) - 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 Gerald Lewis
Born on 4 March 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Adolphe Lewis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Baptist; trade as clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055356) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055356) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Friday, 25 June 2010
Private Frank William Lewis
Born on 8 June 1889 in Peterborough, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Mabel Weart, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 May 1916 (number 237801) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - burried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.15), 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 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 May 1916 (number 237801) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - burried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.15), 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)
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Private Charles Reginald Lewis
Born on 28 February 1900 (gives 1898 in enlistment form) in Buffalo, New York - son of Stanley D. Lewis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario; trade as mechanic; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, as a Lance-Corporal in Belleville, Ontario, on 16 December 1916 (number 1093156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a "minor" 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; Sailing List, 254th Battalion, CEF)
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, as a Lance-Corporal in Belleville, Ontario, on 16 December 1916 (number 1093156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a "minor" 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; Sailing List, 254th Battalion, CEF)
Private Edward Harry Lewin
Born on 28 December 1891 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan - son of F.G. Lewis, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; golden hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 May 1915 (number 411172) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting-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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 May 1915 (number 411172) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting-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, 23 June 2010
Corporal Edward Morris Levia
Born on 4 May 1883 in Russell, Ontario - husband of Hazel Levia, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as locomotive engineer; married; no current military service; previously served with 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles during the South African War (ten months); Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 August 1915 (number 144849) - sailed overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (grave VI.C.18), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.120)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 August 1915 (number 144849) - sailed overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (grave VI.C.18), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.120)
Private Joseph Guillaume Levesque
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 March 1915 (number 410158) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1916 - wounded on 7 August 1916 - wounded on 21 or 30 September 1916 - wounded on 3 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 22 June 2010
Private William Daniel Levere
Born on 31 October 1897 in Spencerville, Ontario - son of James Thomas Levere, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Spencerville, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark-[?] complexion; black eyes; black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Spencerville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639684) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 2 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - wounded on 11 or 15 August 1918 - invalided to England on 22 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Spencerville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639684) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 2 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - wounded on 11 or 15 August 1918 - invalided to England on 22 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 Murray Charles Levere
Born on 30 September 1892 in Spencerville, Ontario - husband of Margaret Pearl Levere, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Spencerville, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 56th Regiment (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Spencerville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Spencerville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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)
Monday, 21 June 2010
Private John Alexander Levere
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, on 13 March 1916 (number 639858) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Lawrence Andrew Morris Lever
Born on 18 February 1894 in Bells' Rapids, Ontario - brother of Miss Marjorie Lever, Swan Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Swan Station, Oxford Mills, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 0 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 639382) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 or 26 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 March 1918 - rejoined the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 639382) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 or 26 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 March 1918 - rejoined the 4th Divisional Employment Company on 5 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)
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Private Jack Levasseur
Born on 8 August 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Levasseur, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Private Claude Levasseur, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410129) - 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410129) - 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 James Gordon Leveare
Born on 18 September 1895 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of William Sayyeau [?], Cardinal, Ontario - nephew of Mrs. Audrey Allberry, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cardinal, Ontario, on 9 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410535) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery (grave VIII.A.13), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cardinal, Ontario, on 9 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410535) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery (grave VIII.A.13), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Private Claude Levasseur
Born on 19 August 1893 in Canada - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Levasseur, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Private Jack Levasseur, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moving picture operator; single; no current military service; previously served with No. 4 PASE[?] (four years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410064) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - accidentally wounded on 6 September 1916 - transferred to the 8th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, as a Sapper on 17 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410064) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - accidentally wounded on 6 September 1916 - transferred to the 8th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, as a Sapper on 17 April [1917?].
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private John Levair
Born on 24 June 1896 in Killaloe Station, Ontario - son of Mrs. Thomas Levair, Killaloe Station, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Killaloe Station, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1918 (number 3321158) - 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 20 April 1918 (number 3321158) - 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)
Friday, 18 June 2010
Private Raymond Lett
Born on 3 March 1898 in Coulogne, Pontiac, Quebec - son of David and Hariette Lett, Dunraven, Quebec - brother of Private Lester Turnbull Lett, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Porcupine, Ontario; trade as dairyman; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in South Porcupine, Ontario, on 18 May 1916 (number 649370) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 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 159th Battalion, CEF, in South Porcupine, Ontario, on 18 May 1916 (number 649370) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 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 Lester Turnbull Lett
Born on 28 October 1896 in Calumett Island, Pontiac County, Quebec - son of David and Hariette Lett, Dunraven, Quebec - brother of Private Raymond Lett, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Timmins, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in South Porcupine, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 648998) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 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 159th Battalion, CEF, in South Porcupine, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 648998) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 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)
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Private Henry William Le Sueur
Born on 23 October 1880 in St. Lawrence, Jersey Island - son of J.R. Le Sueur, Les Montagnes, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as saddler; single; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Royal Jersey Light Infantry (ten years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 633747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 April 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 14 May 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 633747) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 April 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 14 May 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private William Ronald Lester
Son of the late Charles and Charlotte M.N. Lester, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1915 (number 410918) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 4 August 1915 - buried in Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.C.35), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1915 (number 410918) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 4 August 1915 - buried in Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.C.35), 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, 16 June 2010
Private Thomas Lester
Born on 26 June 1882 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Mrs. Jane Lester, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Service Corps in the Canadian Militia (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724571) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 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)
Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724571) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 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 Robert Joseph Lessard
Born on 24 May 1896 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Louis Lessard, Southey, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Southey, Saskatchewan; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farm labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 20 March 1918 (number 1263694) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 20 March 1918 (number 1263694) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 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)
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Sergeant George Vere Leslie
Born on 17 June 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of George H. Leslie, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Westboro, Ontario; trade as stenographer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Army Service Corps (five years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1915 (number 144552) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 4th Divisional Train, Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, as a Sergeant on 11 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 January 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 April 1919 - returned to Canada on 20 September 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.119)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1915 (number 144552) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 4th Divisional Train, Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, as a Sergeant on 11 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 January 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 April 1919 - returned to Canada on 20 September 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.119)
Lieutenant Edwin Thornton Leslie
Born on 13 May 1892 in Esquesing Township, Ontario - son of John Lyon Leslie and Mary A. Thornton, Milton West, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Georgetown, Ontario; trade as bank clerk; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 20th Halton Rifles; previously served as a bandsman [with 20th Halton Rifles?] (five years).
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 14 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 30 November 1916 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery (grave Officers, B.3.37), 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 164th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 14 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 30 November 1916 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery (grave Officers, B.3.37), 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, 14 June 2010
Private Edward James Leslie
Born on 1 May 1898 in London, England - husband of Gertrude Leslie, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in South Manchester, Connecticut; trade as chauffeur; married; no current or previous military service; Protestant; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.
Enlisted in the 1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 October 1917 (number 3105370) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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)
Enlisted in the 1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 October 1917 (number 3105370) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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)
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Private Harry Leonard
Born on 14 February 1897 in Madras, India - son of Mrs. Kate Leonard, Burmah, India - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as none; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410347) - 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 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Headquarters Employment Company, CEF, on 28 June 1917 - wounded on 30 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410347) - 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 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 22 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Headquarters Employment Company, CEF, on 28 June 1917 - wounded on 30 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 Wilfrid Jacob Lennox
Born on 8 April 1898 in Wiarton, Ontario - son of Isaac Lennox, Cape Croker, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2043043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 December 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 No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2043043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 December 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)
Saturday, 12 June 2010
Lance-Corporal James Edgar Lennie
Born on 7 August 1898 (listed as 1897 on enlistment form) in Windsor, Ontario - son of Mrs. C.E. Lennie, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as automobile repairer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; dark blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 724583) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 January 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 724583) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 January 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Thomas Arthur Joseph Lenehan
Born on 20 September 1890 in Weston, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Lenehan, Weston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410809) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery (grave I.C.33), 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410809) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery (grave I.C.33), 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)
Friday, 11 June 2010
Private Burton Angus Lemmon
Born on 21 March 1896 in Madoc, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Fred Helme, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Belleville, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as mechanic; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 March 1918 (number 3056918) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 9 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 March 1918 (number 3056918) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 9 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)
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Private Napoleon Joseph Lemire
Born on 27 December 1893 in Cornwall, Ontario - next of kin listed as Joseph Lemire, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 19 February 1915 (number 410533) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 19 February 1915 (number 410533) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Company Quartermaster-Sergeant William Hayden Leitch
Born on 10 April 1886 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Leitch, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410345) - 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, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410345) - 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)
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Private William John Legroulx
Born on 28 July 1895 in Glenroy, Ontario - son of Jeremiah Legroulx, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 April 1918 (number 3057817) - 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 11 April 1918 (number 3057817) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private John Legros
Born on 29 September 1891 in Cordova Mines, Ontario - husband of Stella Legros, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Roman Catholic; trade as pattern maker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055807) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055807) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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, 8 June 2010
Private Moses Ellslie Legge
Born on 20 April 1889 in Tara, Ontario - son of Robert Legge, Tara, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; single; Methodist; trade as clothing merchant; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 16 January 1918 (number 257391) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 16 January 1918 (number 257391) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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 Gabriel Leger
Born on 26 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Leger, 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 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1918 (number 4025075) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded at duty on 4 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1918 (number 4025075) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded at duty on 4 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)
Monday, 7 June 2010
Private Eli Joseph Wilfred Leger
Born on 6 May 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Emma Leger, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gas fitter; single; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410346) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410346) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Dieudonné Legault
Born on 3 December 1894 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. F. Legault, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as paper maker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 February 1918 (number 3320596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 or 2 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 January 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 February 1918 (number 3320596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 or 2 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 January 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)
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Private Josephat Lefebvre
Born on 15 June 1897 in Hull, Quebec - brother of Mrs. Ernestine Meloche, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as sister; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farm hand; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 April 1918 (number 3321338) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded accidentally on 2 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 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 30 April 1918 (number 3321338) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded accidentally on 2 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 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 Lee Lefebvre
Born on 10 January 1893 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Lefebvre, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as bartender; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 30 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 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 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 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)
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Private Roy Melville Leeson
Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 14 July 1917 (number 2265952) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Frank Robert Leeson
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 18 April 1918 (number 4025146) - 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 4 June 2010
Private Robert Norwood Lee
Born on 2 May 1898 in Bowlerdenie [?], Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Sarah Lee, Caledonia Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Caledonia, Nova Scotia; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 17th Battery, CEF (fourteen days); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Truro, Nova Scotia, on 30 April 1917 (number 2330311) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in the field [?] on 28 or 29 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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 Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Truro, Nova Scotia, on 30 April 1917 (number 2330311) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in the field [?] on 28 or 29 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 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 Oswald Henry Lee, MM
Born on 14 June 1893 in Laxton, Ontario - son of George and Emma Lee, Woodville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military experience; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; light complexion; hazel eyes; light 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 410808) - 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 10 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct while in charge of a Machine Gun during operation of Apr. 9/17."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 14 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410808) - 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 10 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct while in charge of a Machine Gun during operation of Apr. 9/17."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Private George Leon
Born on 7 May 1882 in Aylmer, Quebec - husband of Ellen Leon, Aylmer, Quebec - 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 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 - [released] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 August 1915 (number 145027) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 41st Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 - [released] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 August 1915 (number 145027) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Lewis Lee
Born on 6 July 1892 in Sommerville, Ontario - grandson of Edward Lee, Norland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Norland, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military experience; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; very light brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 724076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - attached to No. 1 Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 5 February 1917 - transferred to No. 1 Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 5 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 724076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - attached to No. 1 Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 5 February 1917 - transferred to No. 1 Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 5 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 John Anthony Ormond Lee
Born on 22 August 1896 in Canada - son of Alfred Lee, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boiler maker; single; currently serving with the cadets; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410093) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 15 June 1916 - rejoined the 2nd Battalion on 21 November 1917 - at some point 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, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410093) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 15 June 1916 - rejoined the 2nd Battalion on 21 November 1917 - at some point 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)
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Private Isaac Lee
Born on 6 May 1893 in Norfolk, England - son of Mary Ann Lee, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 September 1915 (number 219737) - 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 - 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.31), 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)
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Lee's final resting place.)
Sergeant Henry Lee, MM
Born on 6 July 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Maggie Lee, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as linesman; single; currently a member of the 48th Highlanders of Canada; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410807) - 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 1917 - invalided to England on 10 December 1917 - later served with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, and reached the rank of Acting Quartermaster-Sergeant.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410807) - 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 1917 - invalided to England on 10 December 1917 - later served with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, and reached the rank of Acting Quartermaster-Sergeant.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Private Delma Ernest Lee
Born on 31 May 1879 in Clayton County, Iowa - husband of Mona May Lee, Kirkland, Washington - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Kirkland, Washington; trade as electrician; married (with two children); no current military service; previously served in the Spanish-American War (two years) and with the 13th Minnesota National Guard (five years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 67th Battalion, CEF, in Victoria, British Columbia, on 26 October 1915 (number 103215) - taken on the strength of the 67th Battalion in the field on 13 March 1916 [?] - transferred to the 54th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 July 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)
Joined the 67th Battalion, CEF, in Victoria, British Columbia, on 26 October 1915 (number 103215) - taken on the strength of the 67th Battalion in the field on 13 March 1916 [?] - transferred to the 54th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 July 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)
Lance-Corporal Charles Peter Lee
Born on 12 February 1897 in Harrison's Corners, Ontario - son of Frank Lee, Harrison's Corners, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Harrison's Corners, Ontario; trade as locomotive engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 633038) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 10 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)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 633038) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 10 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)