Thursday 30 September 2010

Lieutenant Joseph Quinten Maunsell

Born on 1 August 1893 in Fort William, Ontario - son of Edward Maunsell, Port Arthur, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as student-at-law; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (two years).

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 October 1915 - appointed platoon commander on 11 February 1916 - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Lieutenant on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 28 October 1917.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.30107, 1 June 1917) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 March 1917: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 March 1917: "For splendid work, pluck and courage during the attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16." - no award made.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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); Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.56))

Private Edward Maxey

Born on 17 February 1889 in England - son of Mrs. Matilda Maxey, Dunstan, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as gardener; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 775343) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.

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

Wednesday 29 September 2010

Private George Maunders

Born on 29 June 1897 in Devonshire, England - husband of Ruth Maunders, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410539) - 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 1 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 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)

Corporal James Clarence Mattice

Born on 9 July 1893 in Osnabruck Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mattice, Farrans Point, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as horseshoer; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment (three years); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410927) - 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 4 May 1919.

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

Tuesday 28 September 2010

Private Charles Gordon Matthewson

Born on 7 October 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Robert and Elizabeth Catherine Matthewson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as bricklayer; single; no current or previous military experience; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 775645) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.25), 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)

Lieutenant William Montague Matthews

Born on 8 April 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of W.E. Matthews, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as "provision merchant"; Baptist; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the Army Service Corps (one year) and cadets (three years).

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.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)

Monday 27 September 2010

Sergeant William Matthews

Born on 24 December 1875 in England - husband of Annie Matthews, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (sergeant, nine years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 (number 410101) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 25 May 1920 - buried in Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery (lot 14, sec. 29), Canada.

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

Born on 29 December 1890 in Scarpsburg, Norway - father of Millie Mathisen, Swansea, South Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brooklyn, New York; trade as engineer; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 February 1916 (number 207924) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 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 from the 1st to 5th November, 1918, near and in Valenciennes. On the 1st November, as battalion scout, he crossed the Canal de l'Escaut under heavy machine gun fire, locating enemy machine guns and sniping posts. Later, when on patrol, he worked well forward into the hostile defences, and when surrounded by fire of the enemy, and called upon to surrender, he killed them all unaided and returned with valuable information." - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operations in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

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

Sunday 26 September 2010

Private James Mathie

Born on 1 December 1890 in Corndellock[?], Lanarkshire, Scotland - son of John Mathie, Collingwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Collingwood, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Collingwood, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 642714) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 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)

Lance-Corporal Avard Yuill Mathews

Born on 30 December 1894 in Five Islands, Colchester County, Nova Scotia - son of W.F. Mathews, Craik, Saskatchewan - 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 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411068) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 or 16 April 1916 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - transferred to the imperial army on 30 April 1918 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)

Saturday 25 September 2010

Private Alfred Edward Masterman

Born on 19 July 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - fiancee of Miss McClelland, Ottawa, Ontario ("no relations") - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Baptist; trade as printer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320155) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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)

Friday 24 September 2010

Private Joseph Clinton Masson

Born on 21 June 1898 (enlisted as 13 June 1897) in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Charles Masson, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 11 September 1915 (number 145221) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 5 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)

Thursday 23 September 2010

Private John Masson

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410359) - 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 31 October 1917 - attached to the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Depot, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - struck off strength to the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Depot on 24 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)

Private Russell Massion

Born on 10 May 1898 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Mary Massion, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 633596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery (grave I.D.4), France.

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

Wednesday 22 September 2010

Private Harold Victor Massey

Born on 27 June 1897 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Massey, Essex, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Essex, Ontario; trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light hair.

Joined the Canadian Engineers, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 3 August 1916 (number 505797) - taken on the strength of the Signals Pools and Canadian Corps Headquarters Signals Company, CE, CEF, on 20 or 21 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 April 1918 - transferred to the 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC, CEF, on 7 June 1918.

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

Private George Harold Massey

Born on 10 October 1891 in Birmingham, England - son of George Henry and Sarah Jane Massey, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent, England - brother of Miss Gladys Massey, Barnsley, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410815) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.35), France.

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

Tuesday 21 September 2010

Private Robert Mason

Born on 29 November 1893 in Scotland - next of kin listed as Jean Mason, Auckland, New Zealand - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 January 1915 (number 410028) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 29 December 1915 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.9), Belgium.

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

Private Hugh Mason

Born on 16 April 1884 in Goule, Yorkshire, England - brother of Dora Mason, Goule, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 8 September 1915 (number 219230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to Acting-Sergeant.

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

Monday 20 September 2010

Private George William Mason

Born on 28 September 1889 in Brighton, Sussex, England - son of Mrs. Mason, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 3rd Royal Sussex Regiment (three years, 321 days); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 20 March 1915 (number 410985) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 23 March or 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)

Lance-Corporal Albert Edward Mason

Born on 9 November 1896 in Essex, England - son of William Mason, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 775123) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 30 August 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 12 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 19 September 2010

Private Michele (Michael) Masia

Born on 8 February 1894 in Italy - son of Morrionnor Masia, Tula, Sassari, Italy - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 20 August 1915 (number 219453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - invalided sick to England on 11 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 Mascombe

Born on 5 March 1894 in Athens, Greece - cousin of Peter Kanalakos, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cafe waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Orthodox; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410538) - 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 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)

Saturday 18 September 2010

Lance-Corporal Frederick George Martyn

Born on 11 April 1896 in Mitchell, Ontario - son of William and Katherine Martyn, Mitchell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student (Queen's University, Arts, 1915); single; no current military service; previously served with the Queen's University Canadian Officers' Training Corps (corporal); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411134) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.98)

Private Antonio Martinelli

Born on 5 July 1889 in Pisticci, Italy - son of Rosaria Martini [sic?], Pisticci, Potenza, Italy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 0 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 216th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 April 1916 (number 273483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 26 April 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 17 September 2010

Private Zephyr Martin

Born on 22 September 1873 in St. Isadore, Prescott County, Ontario - husband of Delina Martin, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark, slightly grey, hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410926) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 1 July 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 - struck off strength to England for duty with "D" Wing, CCC[?], on 28 January 1919 - 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)

Thursday 16 September 2010

Sergeant William John Martin

Born on 20 February 1872 in Maidstone, Kent, England - husband of Roseannie Martin, Cochrane, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; married; no current military service; previously served with an unnamed military force (thirteen years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Cochrane, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 177971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 16 August 1916 - struck off strength to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 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 Oscar George Martin

Born on 30 June 1878 in Coteau Landing, Quebec - father of Julia Marguerite Martin, (convent), Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 37.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 633464) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 27 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)

Wednesday 15 September 2010

Private Johanner Wilhemis Martens

Born on 24 October 1886 in North Holland, Netherlands - husband of Susan Martens, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; married (with three children aged six, four and two years); no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 July 1915 (number 410138) - 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 1 or 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 Edwin James Martin

Born on 25 November 1883 in Torquay, England - husband of Muriel Martin, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Edwin and Eliza Martin, Torquay, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as cook; married; no current military service; previously served with the EVBDR[?], Torguay, England (seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 246053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - died on 15 January 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Sucrerie Cemetery (grave III.B.9), France.

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

Tuesday 14 September 2010

Private Clark Wallace Martin

Born on 27 October 1885 in Jackson's Point, Ontario - son of Maryanne[?] Martin, Barrie, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sarnia, Ontario; trade as barber; single; no current or previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Sarnia, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 643502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Private Clarence Martin

Born on 2 October 1895 in Mille Reches, Ontario - husband of C. Martin, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as paper maker; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 639251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 28 January 1918 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.

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

Monday 13 September 2010

Private Charles James Martin

Born on 31 December 1885 in Basford, Nottingham, England - husband of Mary Martin, Beamsville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Beamsville, Ontario; trade as baker; married; currently a member of the 44th Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in Welland, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 211044) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 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 Allen Martin

Born on 12 October 1890 in Paisley, Huron County, Ontario - son of Duncan Martin, Massey, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Piapot, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; no religious denomination; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 29 April 1916 (number 261295) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918.

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

Sunday 12 September 2010

Private James Gilchrist Martin

Born on 27 July 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Peter Martin, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Presbyterian; trade as rubber worker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 6 May 1918 (number 3058287) - 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)

Lance-Corporal John Martell

Born on 6 February 1884 in Calabogie, Ontario - son of Mrs. John Martell, Caldwell's Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 788546) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded at duty on 26 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.8), France.

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

Saturday 11 September 2010

Private Daniel Martell

Born on 20 October 1892 in Grey County, Ontario - son of Mrs. D. Martell, Corbetton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Corbetton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military experience; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838338) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 10 or 13 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 1918.

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

Private William Martel

Born on 24 February 1895 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. G. Martel, Aylmer, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Aylmer, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as plumber; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3320502) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 19 September 1918.

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

Friday 10 September 2010

Private George Edmund Martel

Born on 16 July 1886 in Renfrew, Ontario - brother of Miss Valida[?] Martel, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario; trade as stenographer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 September 1916 (number 788648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF, on 20 or 21 February 1918 - promoted to Corporal.

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)

Private Samuel Marshall

Born on 19 May 1894 in London, England - son of Sarah Ethel Marshall, Islington, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410925) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1917 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.H.30), 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 9 September 2010

Private Joseph Marshall

Born on 16 May 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. S. Marshall, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 August 1915 (number 144359) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 September 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.123)

Private Richard Marshall

Born on 23 May 1892 in Kingston, Ontario - husband of Beatrice Marshall, Ottawa, Ontario - son of H.M. and Margaret Bovil Marshall - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married (with one child); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 410137) - 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 of sickness in France on 19 February 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave C.16), France.

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

Wednesday 8 September 2010

Private John Marshall

Born on 11 March 1891 in Ayre, Ontario - son of John Marshall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 2 December 1916 (number 270607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 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)

Acting-Sergeant (Corporal) Herbert Marshall

Born on 8 April 1896 in London, England - son of Sarah Marshall, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trunkmaker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410924) - 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 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 16 April 1918 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 7 September 2010

Private Henry Benjamin Marshall

Born on 15 September 1897 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Sarah Ophelia Marshall, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same a smother; trade as hatmaker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639207) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 2 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)

Acting-Sergeant George Edward Marshall

Born on 10 July 1893 in Washago, Ontario - son of Robert Marshall, Washago, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light hair.

Joined the Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 March 1917 (number 2043030) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for Officers' Training Course and promoted to acting-sergeant 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)

Monday 6 September 2010

Private Oliver Watson Marsh

Born on 2 March 1896 in London, England - husband of Helen Nellie Marsh, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (two and a half years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410357) - 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 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 24 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 5 September 2010

Private Cyril Frank Marsh

Born on 12 March 1900 (claimed 1897 on attestation paper) in Faversham, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Florence Marsh, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as assembler; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 775826) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 23 August 1917.

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

Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant-Major) William Henry Marsden, MC

Born on 9 March 1876 in Lancashire, England - husband of Ellen Marsden, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the Imperial Army (twelve years) and the Permanent Force (nine years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 22 September 1914 (number ???) - [left when] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 March 1915 (number 410001) - 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 at duty on 3 January 1917 - wounded on 1 or 5 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917 - joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 10 October 1917 - transferred to No.3 Special Service Company, CEF, on 1 December 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 16 March 1918 - joined the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force as a Captain on 3 January 1919 - appointed as an Imperial Instructor Siberia on 30 January 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal during the South African War.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He displayed great courage and determination in rescuing several wounded men and an officer under very heavy fire. He has at all times set a splendid example." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry 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))

Saturday 4 September 2010

Private John Robert Mars

Born on 11 May 1884 in Perth, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Mars, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 July 1915 (number 144149) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 30 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 Thomas Maroney

Born on 17 February 1874 in Hamilton, Ontario - husband of Hannah Maroney, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Engineers (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; iron grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410358) - 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 23 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 3 September 2010

Private Richard Murray Marlin

Born on 16 February 1897 in Marlbank, Ontario - son of Mr. J.M. Marlin, Roblin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 775646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave F.11), France.

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

Private Edward Joseph Marlborough

Born on 22 June 1876 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mary A. Marlborough, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the York Rangers (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410540) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 3 November 1917.

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

Thursday 2 September 2010

Private Daniel Marks

Born on 17 December 1898 (claimed 1896 on attestation paper) in Northampton, England - son of Mrs. Margaret Marks, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as lather[?] worker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 775345) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.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)

Wednesday 1 September 2010

Private Edward Markham

Born on 22 February 1894 in Cork, Ulster, Ireland - brother of Florence Markham, Graveley, Huntingtonshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 838990) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 27 August 1917 - invalided to England on 11 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Lieutenant Wilfred Arthur Ragland Mark

Born on 13 August 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - son of James R. Mark, Kinmount, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; Methodist; currently a member of the 45th Victoria Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 24 November 1915 - taken on the strenght of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Lieutenant on 7 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 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)