Tuesday 31 August 2010

Private Robert Henry Mark

Born on 17 September 1883 in Cameron, Ontario - husband of Margaret Mark, Cameron, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cameron, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 (number 724272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 7 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1917 - died on 3 November 1917 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.HH.12A), Belgium.

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

Private Wilfred Marier

Born on 10 March 1893 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Henry Marier, Dalkeith[?], Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dalkeith[?], Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 633405) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)

Monday 30 August 2010

Private Christopher Alfred Margerum

Born on 20 March 1897 in London, England - next of kin listed as Christopher J. Margerum, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 775128) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - accidentally wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Hector Lewis Marcus

Born on 28 July 1898 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Edward Gus. Marcus, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Maisonneuve, Quebec; trade as storekeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 31.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; very fair hair.

Joined the 150th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 January 1916 (number 847130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 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)

Sunday 29 August 2010

Private Will Burt Marois

Born on 24 December 1887 in Bancroft, Ontario - son of Mr. Marois, Bancroft, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Bancroft, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF (number 3056023) in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 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 George Henry Marchbank

Born on 26 March 1886 in Desable, Prince Edward Island - next of kin listed as David Marchbank, Alma, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miller; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.3 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411115) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

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

Saturday 28 August 2010

Sergeant William Charles Marchant

Born on 3 May 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Marchant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerical work; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blonde eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 31 August 1916 (number 1033292) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 January 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 2 May 1918.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 July 1917: "For splendid service rendered during the attack on La Coulotte and Avion Trench." - no award.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Friday 27 August 2010

Private Lyle Emerson Marcellus, MM

Born on 3 May 1895 in Williamsburg Township, Ontario -son of Festus Marcellus, Chesterville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chesterville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 633844) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 21 August 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For bravery in the Field."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Joseph Herbert Manton

Born on 30 April 1884 in London, England - son of Fanny Manton, Fulham, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410356) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Thursday 26 August 2010

Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) Stephen Arthur Mansfield, MM

Born on 25 January 1897 in Lewisham, Kent, England - husband of Elinor Mansfield, Slaithwaite, Yorks, England - son of Walter Mansfield, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Petawawa, Ontario; trade as coremaker; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment (one year); no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 155 pounds; fresh complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 28 April 1916 (number 787173) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 20 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 or 22 July 1918 - killed in action on 4 November 1918 - buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.6), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For gallant services during operations near Hallu Aug. 10th and 11th/18."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Lieutenant John Speed Manning

Born on 14 December 1880 in Crewe, Cheshire, England ("Naturalized Citizen of U.S.A") - friend of Thomas Ridgeway, Brooklyn, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prince George Hotel, Toronto, Ontario; trade as officer in Philippine Constabulary (twelve years); Protestant; no current military service; previously served in the United States Army (four years).

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 27 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - attached to the Headquarters, United States Army, on 8 September 1917 - resigned his commission in the Imperial forces on 10 December 1917 in order to join the American military - died on 25 July 1918 of wounds received that day.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 25 August 2010

Private John Wesley Mann, MM

Born on 10 August 1873 in Goulbourn Township, Ontario - brother of Samuel Mann, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Richmond, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 December 1916 (number 513774) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 11 January 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9/17."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Frank Edward Manning

Born in Somersetshite, England - son of Frederick Manning, Rosencrown, Dinnington, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as blacksmith; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 639423) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 15 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 12 January 1918.

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

Tuesday 24 August 2010

Private Michael Manion

Born on 20 August 1894 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Manion, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as "none"; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 11 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410813) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 29 October 1916 - invalided to England on 4 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 Henry Patrick Mangan

Born on 8 July 1892 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mabel Elsie Mangan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married; no current military service; previously served with Industrial School, St. Georges, England (five years) [?]; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410048) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 8 February 1916 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.8), 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)

Monday 23 August 2010

Private James Buckland Mawdsley

Born on 22 July 1894 in Sienna, Tuscany, Italy - next of kin listed as James Mawdsley, Estevan, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineering student; single; currently a member of the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; previously served with the Estevan Cadet Corps; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34.8 inches; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411137) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 29 December 1915 or 1 January 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 26 February 1917 in order to be commissioned - joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in England as a Lieutenant on 28 March 1918.

Awarded the Member, Order of the British Empire.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Peter Malyk

Born on 26 July 1893 in Pedly, Russia - son of Mrs. Fedora Malyk, Pedly, Russia - brother of William Malyk, Alvin, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 155 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 28 November 1916 (number 1042454) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 9 November 1917 - transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, as a Sapper on 6 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Sunday 22 August 2010

Sergeant James Christopher Maloney

Born on 24 December 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Patrick and K. Maloney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410135) - 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 18 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.3), 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 Mike Maloney, DCM

Born on 1 December 1897 in Genoa, Italy - son of Mary Delchile, Italy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; auburn complexion; brown eyes; red hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639721) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 11th August, 1918, east of Rosieres, the advance of one of the sections was held up by an enemy machine gun. This man proceeded alone, outflanked the position, killed one of the crew, and captured two of the enemy together with the machine gun. His prompt and determined action saved many casualties." - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For gallantry in capturing a German M.G. near Rosieres 11.8.18."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Saturday 21 August 2010

Private Phileas Mallette, MM and Bar

Born on 17 August 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario -0 son of Julie Mallette, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 410355) - 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 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 4 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 28th Sept 1918. Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private John Mainville

Born on 9 June 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Mainville, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; black eyes; black hair - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as tinsmith.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 September 1915 (number 145156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Hull, Quebec, on 23 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in England from 6 February 1917 to 19 January 1918.

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

Friday 20 August 2010

Private Albert Joseph Maingot

Born on 15 September 1888 in Trinidad, British West Indies - son of Albert L. Maingot, Trinidad, British West Indies - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Jean, Quebec; trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served in the United States Army (two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in St. Jean, Quebec, on 15 February 1916 (number 178216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 16 August 1916 - sent to England for commissioning on 26 April 1917 - commissioned as a Lieutenant with the Quebec Regiment, CEF, on 2 September 1917 - transferred to the 87th Battalion on 20 October 1917 - wounded on 2 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 19 August 2010

Private Frederick John Mahoney

Born on 2 October 1898 in Gatineau, Quebec - son of Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1917 (number 2043069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 4 February 1918.

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

Private Leo Maheu

Born on 10 February 1895 in Ste. Therese Beauport, Quebec - son of Evangeline Maheu, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 120 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 27 October 1915 (number 787612) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 15 May 1917.

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

Wednesday 18 August 2010

Private Herbert Lawrence Mahaffy

Born on 8 December 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as D. Mahaffy, Board of Trade, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill University student; single; currently a member of the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.1 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 April 1915 (number 411145) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to 2nd Tunneling Company, CEF, on 23 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant at some point.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Arthur Maguire

Born on 17 May 1893 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Maguire, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as riveter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410793) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 April 1917.

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

Tuesday 17 August 2010

Private George Regner Madsen

Born on 1 April 1894 or 1895 in Copenhagen, Denmark - son of Mrs. Elna Regner Madsen, Copenhagen, Denmark - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 44th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 20 September 1915 (number 623201) - [left 44th approximately December 1916] - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 13 December 1916 (number 1042548) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private William Joseph Maddox

Born on 23 September 1895 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Maddox, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mapleton, Elgin, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England, hjeight of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 190238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 August 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - repatriated to Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington, Ontario, for further medical treatment.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 16 August 2010

Private John Ross MacPherson

Born on 24 March 1890 in Orangeville, Ontario - son of Dugald and Sarah Macpherson, Orangeville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411064) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned and promoted to Captain at some point - killed in action on 26 August 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave IV.I.5), France.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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)

Major John Alexander Clark Macpherson

Born on 12 July 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Sarah Edith Macpherson, Ottawa, Ontario (later Wimbledon, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (five years); previously served with the Army Medical Corps (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 28 February 1917.

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

Sunday 15 August 2010

Private Gordon Angus MacPherson

Born on 17 October 1891 in Cape North, Nova Scotia - son of M. MacPherson, Bay St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Attended McGill College British Columbia in the Arts faculty from 1914 to 1915.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411037) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the imperial army on 31 December 1915 in order to be commissioned - transferred to the 21st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, as a Second Lieutenant in January 1916 - transferred to the 14th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, as a Captain in June 1916 - landed in France in February 1917 - injured in October 1918 - transferred to the 53rd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, with the Army of Occupation in March 1919 - discharged and repatriated to Canada in February 1920.

Attended the University of British Columbia in the Arts faculty from 1920 to 1922.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.84)

Saturday 14 August 2010

Private John Gavin MacNicol

Born on 25 August 1862 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Grave MacNicol, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers (thirteen years, 140 days); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410842) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Alexander McMillan

Born on 19 February 1885 in Newington, Ontario - son of Donald McMillan, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 46th Battalion, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 29 June 1915 (number 427343) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 June 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 13 September 1917 - wounded on 24 October 1917 - wounded on 24 or 25 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September or 3 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)

Friday 13 August 2010

Private Albert Edward MacLeod

Born on 31 August 1901 (attestation form gives 1897) in Walton, Ontario - son of Roderick MacLeod, Walton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Walton, Ontario; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Russells, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 654452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 24 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)

Thursday 12 August 2010

Lieutenant William Cameron MacLennan, DCM

Born on 12 July 1895 in Lancaster, Ontario - son of John A. MacLennan, Lancaster, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment (one year and eleven months); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Prospect, Bermuda, on 1 August 1915 (number 410564) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 28 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 January 1918 - wounded on 10 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (as a Lance-Sergeant) - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He took command of and led a company with great courage and determination. He rendered most valuable services during the consolidation of the position and later upon relief." - unit recommendation dated 23 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, when all the Officers of "C" Company had become casualties, he took command of the Company and rendered valuable assistance to Major Wood, who was the only Officer in the Battn. who had not become a casualty."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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))

Lieutenant George MacLean

Born on 14 September 1884 in Pictou, Nova Scotia - son of James Maclean, Pictou, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pictou, Nova Scotia; trade as merchant; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 78th Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 15 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 11 or 13 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 1917 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 13 December 1918.

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

Wednesday 11 August 2010

Private Donald Maclean

Born on 18 September 1890 in Wally Field, Prince Edward Island - son of the late Reverend Roderick and Katherine Isabel Maclean, Burnaby, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; currently a member of the Corps S.C.I. [?] (commissioned in 8 October 1914); previously served with the 4th Regiment, Canadian Field Artillery (one year); Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 2 inches; chest of 46 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 21 March 1915 (number 411060) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 6 December 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 18 June 1917 - at some point commissioned as a Lieutenant - killed in action on 5 July 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VIII.E.2), France.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

Lance-Corporal Alexander Grant MacLachlan

Born on 21 June 1896 in Asia Minor, Turkey - next of kin listed as Alexander MacLachlan, International College, Smyrna, Turkey - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Queen's University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411123) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the imperial army on 26 August 1916 in order to be commissioned.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 10 August 2010

Private Raymond Eustace Mackness

Born on 30 May 1879 in London, England - next of kin listed as Alfred Mackness, Port Nancy, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as ranger; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 9 November 1915 (number 130066) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 1 June 1918.

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

Lance-Sergeant Frederick William MacKenzie, MM

Born on 7 August 1896 in Guelph, Ontario - son of Alexander Ferguson MacKenzie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 February 1915 (number 410156) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th and 30th Sept 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 9 August 2010

Captain John St. Clair MacKay

Born on 2 March 1873 in Earltown, Colchester County, Nova Scotia - husband of Elsie Jessie MacKay, Windsor, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Windsor, Nova Scotia; trade as physician; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 81st Hants Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 112th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Nova Scotia, as the battalion medical officer on 20 July 1916 - taken on the strength of No.3 General Hospital in France on 11 February 1917 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as the battalion medical officer from 26 February to 11 March 1917.

Died on 7 August 1924.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 James Mack

Born on 29 September 1880 in Guelph, Ontario - husband of Cora Viola Mack, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as mechanic; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 1.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 639366) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 21 August 1917 - invalided to England on 27 September 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service 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 8 August 2010

Private Charles Walter Mack

Born on 20 August 1894 in Toledo, Ohio - son of Maggie Mack, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chicago, Illinois; trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 208019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 27 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 23 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)

Sergeant Reginald MacIntyre

Born on 23 March 1888 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Gregor MacIntyre, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410790) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 May 1917.

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

Saturday 7 August 2010

Private Hugh Henry McGregor

Born on 21 March 1896 in Renfrew, Ontario - husband of Isabel McGregor, Campbellford, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Almonte, Ontario; married; Church of England; trade as spinner; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056278) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Friday 6 August 2010

Major Thain Wendell MacDowell, VC, DSO

Born on 16 September 1890 in Lachute, Quebec - son of Mrs. Eleanor Eliza Richardson, Maitland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 41st Regiment (one year); previously served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (four months); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 28.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 1 February 1915 - 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 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 January 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 July 1917 - later transferred to Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada.

Died in Nassau, Bahamas, on 28 March 1960.

Awarded the Victoria Cross - official citation: "For most conspicuous bravery and indomitable resolution in face of heavy machine gun and shell fire. By his initiative and courage this officer, with the assistance of two runners, was enabled, in the face of great difficulties, to capture two machine guns, besides two officers and seventy-five men. Although wounded in the hand, he continued for five days to hold the position gained, in spite of heavy shell fire, until eventually relieved by his battalion. By his bravery and prompt action he undoubtedly succeeded in rounding up a very strong enemy machine gun post." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For conspicuous gallantry during operation of Apr. 9th 1917. He with the aid of two runners captured two Machine Guns and a dugout with a garrison of 79, two of whom were Officers."

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company against an enemy position with great courage and initiative, capturing three machine guns and fifty prisoners. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post and greatly assisted in the success of the operations." - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, he personally led his Company in the assault, capturing the remainder of a M.G. Company, 3 Officers and 50 O.R."

Awarded Mention in Despatches - no official citation - awarded by London Gazette number 30107, 1 June 1917 - unit recommendation date unknown: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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))

Sergeant Angus MacDougall

Born on 28 February 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Elizabeth MacDougall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as factory cutter; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 405337) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 September 1918 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 27 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)

Thursday 5 August 2010

Private Duncan Joseph MacDonell

Born on 21 June 1896 in Alexandria, Ontario - only son of Peter and Catherine MacDonell, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment's canal guard (ten months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 June 1915 - [then what] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 17 August 1915 (number 410929) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 10 April 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave E.5), France.

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

Honorary Captain Roderick Andrew MacDonell

Born on 11 March 1870 in Inverness-shire, Scotland - son of Duncan MacDonell, Ardencraig, Nairn, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Victoria, British Colubmia; trade as priest; Roman Catholic; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 67th Battalion, CEF, as the battalion chaplain in Victoria, British Columbia, on 1 November 1915 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as Honorary Captain and battalion chaplain on 7 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Chaplain Services on 8 December 1916 - ceased to be attached to the 38th Battalion on 1 March 1918.

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)

Wednesday 4 August 2010

Private William Clement MacDonald, MSM

Born on 28 February 1895 in London, England - brother-in-law of Mrs. Jessie MacDonald, Middlesex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410841) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 24 or 25 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 November 1918.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov.2/17 this man rendered conspicuously valuable service in his capacity of Batt'n runner."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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))

Corporal Leo Macdonald

Born on 5 April 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Wilfred Macdonald, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cabinet maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410930) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 June 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Tuesday 3 August 2010

Company Sergeant-Major (Warrant Officer Class II) Ian MacDonald

Born on 25 January 1870 in Calcutta, India - brother of Mrs. Agnes Gorran, Morewood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookkeeper; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 4 January 1915); previously served with the Dufferin Rifles (three years) and in South Africa; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410306) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment, CEF, on 27 April 1916 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 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 George Elmer Macdonald

Born on 18 April 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of George Walter Macdonald, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as telegraph operator; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056271) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 7 November 1918.

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

Monday 2 August 2010

Private Alexander Clare Macdonald

Born on 12 August 1898 in Greenfield, Ontario - son of Daniel Alexander and Mary C. (nee Macpherson) Macdonald, Greenfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Greenfield, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canal Guard; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 75th Depot Battery, CFA, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 May 1917 (number 346001) - later transferred to the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.10), 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)

Sunday 1 August 2010

Lance-Corporal William Macauley

Born on 30 November 1883 in Edmonton, Alberta - brother of Mrs. J. Jellis, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as sister; trade as engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Alberta Dragoons (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 30 December 1915 (number 207439) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Private on 27 or 28 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Lieutenant Richard Geoffrey Harold Wentworth MacCarthy, MM

Born on 29 May 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Hamilton MacCarthy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as prospector; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 14th Battalion, CEF, in Valcartier, Quebec, on 22 September 1914 (number 25621) - landed in France with the 14th Battalion on 9 February 1915 - wounded on 17 or 21 April 1915 - transferred to Borden's Motor Machine Gun Battery, CEF, on 11 November 1915 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 1 December 1916 - promoted to Lieutenant with the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 24 February 1917 - transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 16 January 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 19 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal.

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