Born on 1 January 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Lyness, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as government clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 4 December 1916 (number 2003545) - [struck off strength in five months] - conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 26 January 1918 (number 3056437) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Corporal William Lester Lytle
Born on 19 December 1893 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Eliza Lytle, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as jeweller's clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145283) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - served as a Sergeant with the 77th Battalion - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Corporal on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 23 October 1917 - returned to Canada on 17 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.121)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145283) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - served as a Sergeant with the 77th Battalion - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Corporal on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 23 October 1917 - returned to Canada on 17 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.121)
Friday, 30 July 2010
Private Thomas Francis Lynch
Born on 26 February 1900 (enlisted with birth date of 22 June 1895) - son of Anne Lynch, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as peddler; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; auburn hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144637) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 19 January 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144637) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 19 January 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private James Lynch
Born on 18 May 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Lynch, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trunk maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddish complexion; blue eyes; ruddy hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 23 November 1916 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.II.U.1), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 23 November 1916 - buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.II.U.1), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Private James Lynch
Born on 22 May 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - no relations - friend of Mrs. Michael Garvin, Toledo, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410812) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410812) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Lance-Corporal John Edward Lyman
Born on 24 July 1898 in Tamworth, Ontario - son of Phobe Lyman, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 637196) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 637196) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Lance-Corporal Norman Hazelton Lyall
Born on 30 July 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Lyall, Billings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as saw hand; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320131) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 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 17 January 1918 (number 3320131) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 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)
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Private Frank Joseph Lunny
Born on 23 December 1893 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of William Patrick Lunny, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410923) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410923) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Robert Egerton Lunney
Born on 17 November 1890 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Margaret H. Lunney, Elmwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 724713) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 724713) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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)
Monday, 26 July 2010
Private Duncan Lunam
Born on 9 January 1897 in Campbell's Bay, Quebec - son of John Lunam, Campbell's Bay, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 152 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 788269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.G.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 130th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 788269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.G.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)
Private John Henry Lunney
Born on 15 January 1883 in Bowmanville, Ontario - son of Annie Lunney, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Bowmanville, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as piano rubber; no current military service; previously served "with third division of cavalry to So. Africa"; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 3056143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 28 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 19 January 1918 (number 3056143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 28 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, 25 July 2010
Private David Lumsden
Born on 25 April 1889 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of George Lumsden, Munster, Ontario - brother of Rebecca Lumsden, Merrickville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410537) - 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 to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC, CEF, on 10 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410537) - 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 to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC, CEF, on 10 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 Harold Lumb
Born on 7 January 1899 in Lancashire, England - foster son of Mrs. Matilda Lumb, Hespeler, Ontario - nephew of Henry Lumb, Hespeler, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Hespeler, Ontario; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; light complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Hespeler, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 730507) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 17 October 1917 - buried in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery (grave IV.B.28), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Hespeler, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 730507) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 17 October 1917 - buried in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery (grave IV.B.28), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Private William Henry Lucas
Born on 3 April 1885 in Warwick, England - son of William Lucas, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Providence, Rhode Island; trade as polisher; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 July 1917 (number 2582320) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 June 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 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 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 July 1917 (number 2582320) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 June 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 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 Raymond George Lucas
Born on 4 March 1893 in Alpina, Michigan - son of John L. Lucas, Wellington, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Wellington, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 30 March 1918 (number 3057600) - 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 30 March 1918 (number 3057600) - 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, 23 July 2010
Lieutenant Walter Gerald Lumsden
Born on 15 September 1889 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of William G. and Nora Lumsden, Hamilton, Ontario - brother of Hugh Lumsden, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as brother; trade as lawyer; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the 24th Grey's Horse (eight months).Joined the 120th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Bapaume Post Military Cemetery (grave I.I.7), France.
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Lieutenant Lumsden's headstone.)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private John Austin Loy
Born on 12 May 1894 in Valleyfield, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. Geo. A. Loy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 23rd Field Battery (four years); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410909) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 26 August 1916 - at some point commissioned and promoted to Acting Captain.
Awarded the Military Cross.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 18 February 1915 (number 410909) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 26 August 1916 - at some point commissioned and promoted to Acting Captain.
Awarded the Military Cross.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 22 July 2010
Private Thomas Lowry
Born on 1 December 1887 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Jessie Lowry, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mantle setter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410134) - 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 15 or 18 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410134) - 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 15 or 18 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private James Oliver Lowe
Born on 14 October 1894 in Haley Station, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha Lowe, Haley Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 115 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410962) - 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 10 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1917 - wounded on 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 5 March 1917 - later served with reserve units and 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 Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410962) - 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 10 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1917 - wounded on 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 5 March 1917 - later served with reserve units and 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)
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Private Charles Richard Loveless
Born on 3 June 1876 in Dorset, England - husband of Lillian Loveless, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as miner; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 669255) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded at duty on 12 August 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 25 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 669255) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded at duty on 12 August 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 25 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 James Clarence Love
Born on 15 October 1898 in Rochester, New York - son of W.S. Love, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as "School"; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 207155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 4 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 207155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 4 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Sergeant Herbert Love, MSM
Born on 5 March 1878 in North Augusta, Ontario - husband of Louise Love, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; married with five children (daughters 11 and 10, sons 5 and 3 years and 8 months); currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 March 1915 (number 410133) - 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 17 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on 18 January 1919 - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good service as Sergt. Cook, superintending the cooking arrangements of the Battalion."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 March 1915 (number 410133) - 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 17 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on 18 January 1919 - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good service as Sergt. Cook, superintending the cooking arrangements of the Battalion."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Private Toni Louie
Born on 24 March 1893 in Macedonia, Greece - son of George Louie, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410536) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 17 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.21), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410536) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 17 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.21), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Monday, 19 July 2010
Private Charles Heber Loucks
Born on 9 August 1892 in Russell, Ontario - son of Mrs. Loucks, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Grandview, Manitoba; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 107th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 29 March 1916 (number 719012) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 5 March 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 107th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 29 March 1916 (number 719012) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 5 March 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Stanley Norman Louch
Born on 18 October 1897 in Liverpool, England - son of Edith Vaughan, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Stanley Corners, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 639262) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 October 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 639262) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 October 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Private Reginald Percy Louch
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, on 12 March 1916 (number 724099) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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)
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Ernest Ellis Lord
Born on 2 November 1893 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of Mrs. M.S. Lord, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Vancouver High School cadets (one year) and the Boy's Brigade (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; green eyes; medium hair.
Attended McGill University College, British Columbia, in Science from 1913 to 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411047) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the imperial army on 9 November 1915 in order to be commissioned - joined the 184th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers, as a Lieutenant in November 1915 - transferred to No.2 Light Railway Company, Royal Engineers, in March 1917 - gassed in Nieuport on 16 July 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in July 1919.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches (for efforts in Nieuport on 10 July 1917?).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.79)
Attended McGill University College, British Columbia, in Science from 1913 to 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411047) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the imperial army on 9 November 1915 in order to be commissioned - joined the 184th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers, as a Lieutenant in November 1915 - transferred to No.2 Light Railway Company, Royal Engineers, in March 1917 - gassed in Nieuport on 16 July 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in July 1919.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches (for efforts in Nieuport on 10 July 1917?).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.79)
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Private Louis Loppen
Born on 16 March 1891 in Petrograd, Russia - friend of Matthew Martin, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment; previously served with the 4th Field Artillery, USA; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown eyes.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 April 1915 (number 410132) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 1st Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 9 July 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 April 1915 (number 410132) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 1st Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 9 July 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)
Friday, 16 July 2010
Private Francis (Frank) Longtin
Born on 23 October 1893 in Embrun, Ontario - son of Mrs. Zephirina Longtin, Casselman, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 (number 410811) - 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 16 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - wounded (at duty) on 21 August 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 (number 410811) - 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 16 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - wounded (at duty) on 21 August 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Robert Arthur Lonie
Born on 3 or 7 February 1883 or 7 February 1884 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Annie Lonie, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Talbot, Alloa, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; married (with three children); no current military service; previous served with the R.A.S. Corps (Regular Army) (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair - at the time of his enlistment in March 1919: discharged from the military due to a double hernia - at the time of his enlistment in September 1919: single.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1915 (number 410131) - 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 1916 - invalided to England on 1 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and the Canadian Army Medical Corps - joined No.3 Canadian Army Service Corps Service Company, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1919 - [then what] - joined Special Guard, C.M.P.C., in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779797).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 3 April 1915 (number 410131) - 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 1916 - invalided to England on 1 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and the Canadian Army Medical Corps - joined No.3 Canadian Army Service Corps Service Company, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1919 - [then what] - joined Special Guard, C.M.P.C., in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779797).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 15 July 2010
Private William Maxwell Longe
Born on 5 September 1897 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of William Fameul Longe, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as plasterer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 91st Regiment Canadian Highlanders (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark brown hair; "bad teeth".
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 28 October 1916 (number 513100) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 or 30 April 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 6 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 28 October 1916 (number 513100) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 or 30 April 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 6 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Sylvester Chahuska Long-Lance
Born on 1 December 1891 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina - son of Joseph Long-Lance, Winston-Salem, North Carolina - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student at Carlisle University; single; no current military service; previously served with the St. John Military Academy, New York (three years), Carlisle Gov. Military College (four years), and Cavalry, West Point (1st Lieutenant); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 August 1916 (number 1033198) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 22 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 June 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917 - later served with Headquarters, Overseas Military Force of Canada, and promoted to Acting-Staff-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 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 August 1916 (number 1033198) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 22 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 June 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917 - later served with Headquarters, Overseas Military Force of Canada, and promoted to Acting-Staff-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, 14 July 2010
Private Vincent Francis Long
Born on 12 January 1897 in Newgate, Ontario - husband of Elsie Long, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as painter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 669887) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 28 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 669887) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Joseph Long
Born on 31 March 1877 in Manchester, England - brother of Mrs. Mary Little[?], Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ramsayville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; sandy eyes; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 April 1917 (number 2043053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 16 September 1917 - 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 No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 April 1917 (number 2043053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 16 September 1917 - 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)
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Private Joseph Hartford Long
Born on 18 May 1896 in Verulam Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Lucy Lane Long, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 14 May 1918 (number 3059491) - 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 Barriefield, Ontario, on 14 May 1918 (number 3059491) - 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 George Vincent Long, MM
Born on 22 January 1895 in Brantford, England - son of Harry Long, Brantford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Elgin, Ontario; trade as cheese maker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Elgin, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 639446) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Company runner, during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Elgin, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 639446) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Company runner, during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Monday, 12 July 2010
Private Benjamin Alfred Long
Born on 7 March 1897 or 16 March 1898 in Norfolk, England - son of Maria Long, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Uxbridge, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; light complexion; grey eyes; light hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: previously served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, (three years [note]); discharged from 38th Battalion, CEF, having been "Gassed".
Joined the 116th Battalion, CEF, in Sunderland, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 745414) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a "minor" on 17 June 1917 - [then what] - joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF (Siberian Contingent), in Toronto, Ontario, 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)
Joined the 116th Battalion, CEF, in Sunderland, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 745414) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a "minor" on 17 June 1917 - [then what] - joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF (Siberian Contingent), in Toronto, Ontario, 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)
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Private Joseph Albert Longpré
Born on 15 July 1870 in Papineauville, Quebec - husband of Emma Longpré, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410353) - 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 25 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 Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410353) - 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 25 November 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private William Telford Logan
Born on 26 August 1893 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of John S. Logan, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Presbyterian; trade as carriage maker; no current or previous military service; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055673) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055673) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Lieutenant Gilbert Earle Logan
Born on 8 August 1886 in Saint John, New Brunswick - husband of Emma Zela Logan, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as barrister-at-law, solicitor, etc.; Church of England; currently a member of the 62nd Regiment; previously served on the staff of Officer Commanding New Brunswick Command.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, as a Captain and battalion adjutant on 16 September 1916 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 20 September 1917 - wounded on 14 November 1917 - invalided to England on 22 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 237th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, as a Captain and battalion adjutant on 16 September 1916 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 20 September 1917 - wounded on 14 November 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private George Francis Loftus
Born on 24 October 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Martin Loftus, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as operator [?]; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (ninety-two days); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 725194) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 725194) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Friday, 9 July 2010
Private Richard Lodge
Born on 30 September 1887 in London, England - son of Mrs. Lattice Oddy, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Fenelon Falls, Ontario; single; Baptist; trade as lumberman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056438) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056438) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private William George Lockie
Born on 8 July 1896 in Peterborough, Ontario - husband of Pearl Lockie, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Presbyterian; trade as chauffeur; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 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 23 January 1918 (number 3056269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 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)
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Private Henry Noble Lock
Born on 3 February 1881 in Garden Hill, Ontario - son of John Henry and Emily Lock, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Grenadiers (Private, three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 669876) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 17 April 1917 - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.A.32), 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 26 February 1916 (number 669876) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of his wounds on 17 April 1917 - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.A.32), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private John Lobb
Born on 13 January 1892 in South Marysburgh, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Augusta Clayey[?], Picton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married (separated from wife); no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 26 July 1915 (number 219483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 or 22 April 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 80th Battalion, CEF, on 26 July 1915 (number 219483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 or 22 April 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)
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Private Manuel Bruce Lloyd
Born on 14 May 1896 in South Fredericksburg, Ontario - son of Alfred Lloyd, South Fredericksburg, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Napanee, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as fisherman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 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, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 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 John (Jack) Howard Lloyd
Son of John and Anna Lewis Lloyd, Youngstown, Ohio.
Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 13 August 1917 (number 2574342) - invalided to England on 6 January 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 19 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 1918 - died on 29 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VII.A.67), 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 Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 13 August 1917 (number 2574342) - invalided to England on 6 January 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 19 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 1918 - died on 29 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VII.A.67), 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)
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Private Howard Joshua Lloyd
Born on 2 May 1895 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ruth Lloyd, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as messenger; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 1 June 1916 (number 270516) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 17 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 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 1 June 1916 (number 270516) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 17 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)
Company Sergeant-Major (Warrant Officer Class II) Arthur Lloyd
Born on 25 November 1888 in Windsor, England - husband of Kirsty Lloyd, Deschenes Mills, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as greenskeeper; married; currently a member of the 56th Lisgar Rifles; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410352) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 December 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410352) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 December 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Monday, 5 July 2010
Private Jules Lizotte
Born on 1 July 1893 in St. Lambert, Quebec - husband of Mary Lizotte, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light 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 410351) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 or 4 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410351) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 or 4 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Warren Livingstone
Born on 31 July 1892 in Vancouver, British Columbia - husband of Edith Jardine Livingstone, Vancouver, British Columbia - son of W. Livingstone, East Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current military service; previously served with the 6th Regiment Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles (Sergeant, seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; medium hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1917: married; trade as mining engineer; currently a member of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
Attended McGill University College, British Columbia, in Science, from 1912 to 1913.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411053) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the British army on 4 December 1915 in order to receive a commission - joined the 172nd Company, Royal Engineers, in December 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 22 January 1916 - invalided to England in January 1916 - invalided to Canada - discharged in August 1916 - joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Revelstoke, British Columbia, as a Lieutenant on 22 March 1917 - joined the 70th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF in March 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in July 1919.
Attended the University of British Columbia in Science from 1916 to 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.79)
Attended McGill University College, British Columbia, in Science, from 1912 to 1913.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411053) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the British army on 4 December 1915 in order to receive a commission - joined the 172nd Company, Royal Engineers, in December 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 22 January 1916 - invalided to England in January 1916 - invalided to Canada - discharged in August 1916 - joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Revelstoke, British Columbia, as a Lieutenant on 22 March 1917 - joined the 70th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF in March 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in July 1919.
Attended the University of British Columbia in Science from 1916 to 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.79)
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Private William Harry Little
Born on 11 January 1890 in Cobourg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Rosanna Little, Peterborough, Ontario (later Niagara Falls, Ontario) - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055838) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - died on 30 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.B.50), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055838) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - died on 30 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.B.50), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Edward William Littleford
Born on 15 January 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Charlotte Florence Littleford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as woodworker; single; currently a member of the Bodyguards Toronto (five months); previously served with the Mississaugua Horse (one month); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410350) - 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 18 November 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410350) - 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 18 November 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)
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Private Roy Little
Born on 20 August 1893 in Sherbrooke, Quebec (1915 enlistment) / 20 August 1897 in Gastnis [?], North Carolina - son of Annie Little, Charlotte, North Carolina - friend of John Thompson, Sherbrooke, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmhand; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410349) - 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 8 November 1916 - invalided to England on 11 December 1916 - joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 3232338) - [then?].
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 8 May 1915 (number 410349) - 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 8 November 1916 - invalided to England on 11 December 1916 - joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 3232338) - [then?].
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Melvyn George Little
Born on 11 February 1897 in Moncton, Ontario - next of kin listed as Wilson Little, Moncton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 727216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 January 1918 - wounded on 13 or 14 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 727216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 January 1918 - wounded on 13 or 14 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Friday, 2 July 2010
Private William Walter Lisle
Born on 6 March 1892 in England - son of Walter Lisle, Haydon Bridge, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410808) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410808) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Joseph Oliver Liscombe
Born on 8 August 1895 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of Elijah Liscombe, Lindsay, Ontario - brother of Private Edward Liscombe, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 April 1918 (number 3057659) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 21 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 5 April 1918 (number 3057659) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 21 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, 1 July 2010
Private Edward Liscombe
Born on 4 May 1891 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of Elijah Liscombe, Lindsay, Ontario - brother of Private Joseph Oliver Liscombe, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as Grand Trunk fireman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2.5 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 19 January 1918 (number 3055808) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 3055808) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Edward Shankland Lipsett
Born on 26 October 1890 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Lillian Lipsett, Phelam, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: married; trade as clerk; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 1st Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 December 1917 (number 3106024) - 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 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 1st Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 December 1917 (number 3106024) - 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 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)