Wednesday 31 March 2010

Private Raymond Spence Bunn

Born on 10 June 1895 in Westbourne, Manitoba - son of Thomas William and Kate Bunn, Vancouver, British Columbia - enlistment records provide the following: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, red hair.

Attended public schools in Dundas and Stonewall, Manitoba - attended King Edward High School, Vancouver, British Columbia - attended Normal School, 1914 to 1915 - attended McGill University College, British Columbia, from 1912 to 1914, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411034) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the machine gun section in March 1916 - declared missing in action on 4 June 1916 - "He was on duty in the front-line trenches, on June 2, when the heavy bombardment preceding the battle of Sanctuary Wood took place. Along with a number of others, he succeeded in reaching the support trench when the Germans advanced. He was not seen afterwards." [UBC book] - name listed 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924, p.23)

Private Frederick Saunders Knight

Born on 3 November 1884 in Bridgestone, Barbados, British West Indies - brother of F.H. Knight, Bridgetown, British West Indies - 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 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410321) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - promoted to the rank of 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)

Tuesday 30 March 2010

Private Bertrand Knight

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 17 August 1915 (number 144561) - 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 - invalided sick to England on 9 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.

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

Monday 29 March 2010

Lieutenant Silas Knapp, MM

Born on 23 August 1892 in Robeck, Ontario - son of John Knapp, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 4th Hussars of Canada (two years); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1915 (number 410122) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - sent to England for Officer Training Course on 20 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion [as a Lieutenant?] on 6 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal (when Corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 28 March 2010

Private Joseph Kittega

Born on 22 March 1896 in Petawawa, Ontario - husband of Mabel Marrier (formerly Kittega), Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Fred Baillargeon, Fort Coulonge, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Schineboro, Quebec; trade as teamster; single; currently a member of the 42nd Lanark and Refrew Regiment (two months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919 [yet died on military service] - died [of what] on 30 January 1921 - buried in Burlington (Hope Sepulchre) Cemetery (grave Sec. G.1.40), Ontario.

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

Saturday 27 March 2010

Private Bert William Kish

Born on 7 October 1888 in Frontenac County, Ontario - husband of Edith Parry Kish, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Benjamin and Jane Kish - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 4th Hussars (in Kingston) (six years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410257) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 14 October 1915 - died of wounds on 6 December 1915 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.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)

Lance-Corporal Percy Donnington Kisbey

Born on 2 October 1895 in Manor, Saskatchewan - next of kin listed as Richard Claude Kisbey, Estevan, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; 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; grey eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411092) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1915 - killed in action on 8 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)

Friday 26 March 2010

Private Emile Noel Kirouac

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 20 August 1915 (number 144872) - 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 1 September 1916 - invalided to England on 3 September 1916.

Died on 11 April 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)

Sergeant William Kirky

Born on 1 February 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - brother of Eva Kirky, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coremaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 (number 410289) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 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)

Thursday 25 March 2010

Private John Kirkpatrick

Born on 2 July 1892 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of David Kirkpatrick, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as bookkeeper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055780) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 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)

Private Hal Kirkland

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 April 1915 (number 411030) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 27 or 28 June 1916 - wounded on 19 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September or 2 October 1918.

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

Wednesday 24 March 2010

Private Wilson Kirkey

Born on 29 September 1895 in Cornwall Township, Ontario - son of John F. and Bertha Jane Kirkey, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as weaver; single; no current military service; previously served with the bearer section of the 59th Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.375 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 13 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410333) - 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 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 January 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private William Francis Kirkey

Born on 28 July 1889 in Prescott, Ontario - brother of Miss Hattie Kirkey, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prescott, Ontario; classified as a "defaulter"; married; Roman Catholic; trade as a labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 17 May 1918 (number 4021667) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - invalided to England on 10 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)

Tuesday 23 March 2010

Lieutenant Sidney Shields Kirby

Born on 20 November 1890 in the United States - immigrated to Canada approximately 1892 - son of Thomas Sidney Kirby, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 23rd Field Battery (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 45 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 (number 410953) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - commissioned as a Lieutenant on 11 March 1916 - transferred to Base Details on 28 July 1916 - served with the Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England from 4 September 1917 to 6 June 1918 - served as the Adjutant of the Canadian Railway Troops Depot, CEF, from 19 December 1917 to 13 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 Guy Hurlston Kirby

Born on 31 March 1895 in Eaton Township, Quebec - next of kin listed as George Edward Kirby, Cookshire, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill Contingent Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410908) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting Sergeant.

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

Monday 22 March 2010

Lieutenant David Pattee Kirby

Born on 23 October 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mary Francis Kirby, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in April 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; sandy hair.

Joined the ???, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 246116) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 12 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)

Private Edward Leon Kipp

(also known as Howard van Bramer)

Born on 11 October 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of George Kipp, Pittsfield, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in North Bay, Ontario; trade as brakeman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 34th Battalion; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined ???, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1006912) - [then what] - joined the No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 January 1917 (number 2043015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 9 January 1918.

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

Sunday 21 March 2010

Private John Kinnier

Born on 1 July 1893 in Belfast, Ireland - son of Thomas Arther and Rose Ellen Kinnier, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as paper maker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; black complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 640161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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

Private Albert Arthur Kinmore

Born on 21 December 1896 in Douglas, Isle of Man, England - next of kin listed as C.L. Frzer, Children's Home, Douglas, Isle of Man, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark red hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724553) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 30 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)

Saturday 20 March 2010

Private Joseph McKenzie Kinmond

Born on 21 December 1889 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of Annie Kinmond, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410796) - 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 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)

Acting Lance-Corporal (Private) Thomas Kininmonth

Born on 17 January 1894 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of James Kininmonth, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers (in the Territorials) (one year and six months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 775958) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - died on 21 August 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.K.22), 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)

Friday 19 March 2010

Private Thomas Richard Kingston

Born on 26 November 1896 in Donville, Ontario - son of Benjamin Kingston and Jane (Mrs. William) Typher (formerly Kingston), Roebuck, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the canal patrol (two months); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 32.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 639939) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 26 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.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)

Private Harper Kingston

Born on 31 September 1898 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Kingston, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Spencerville, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 130 pounds; sandy complexion; fair eyes; sandy hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 7 December 1916 (number 1042529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 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)

Thursday 18 March 2010

Private Benjamin Kingston

Born on 1 September 1897 in Spencerville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kingston, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Spencerville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light to auburn hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Spencerville, Ontario, on 4 February 1916 (number 639515) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 4 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 April 1918.

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

Private William Arthur Kinghorn

Born on 11 February 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of James Kinghorn, 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 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410554) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 26 January 1917.

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

Wednesday 17 March 2010

Private Stanley Lloyd King

Born on 31 May 1894 in North Augusta, Ontario - son of Edward King, North Augusta, Ontario - brother of Private Ford Morton King, 38th Battalion, CEF, and Private Harold Edmund King, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Hartney, Manitoba; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Hartney, Manitoba [?], on 15 March 1916 (number 292311) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 2 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Labour Pool, 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)

Sergeant Herbert Clayton Kinghorn

Born on 20 November 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Arthur and Eva Kinghorn, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410795) - 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 28 October 1916 - invalided to England on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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

Tuesday 16 March 2010

Private Lorne William King

Born on 23 July 1896 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Margaret King, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario; trade as sailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 669237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 11 or 23 May 1917 - invalided to England on 28 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)

Private James Henry King

Born on 1 September 1898 in London, England - son of Mrs. Annie Williams, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Picton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055099) - 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)

Monday 15 March 2010

Lance-Sergeant James Edward King

Born on 13 October 1877 in Listole, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Leticia McCoy, Queenstown, Australia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Watertown, New York; trade as chef; single; no current military service; previously served with the United States Navy and Army (eighteen years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair; tattoos on arms and legs including stars, alligators, dogs, snakes, coin bracelets and monster.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 22 September 1916 (number 640225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 16 April 1918 - invalided to England on 1 August 1918 - died of sickness in England on 1 August 1919 - buried in Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard Extension (grave G.17), England.

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

Private Harold Edmund King

Born on 13 July 1897 in Augusta Township, Ontario - son of Edward King, Augusta Township, Ontario - brother of Private Ford Morton King, 38th Battalion, CEF, and Private Stanley Lloyd King, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Augusta Township, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; sandy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 639211) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 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 14 March 2010

Bugler George Albert King

Born on 18 June 1894 or 1895 in Stockport, Cheshire, England - no relatives living (1915) but son of Mrs. Mary King, Stockport, England (1919) - brother of Mrs. George Johnson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: currently a member of the 114th Field Company, Canadian Engineers - at the time of his enlistment in 1919: trade as shoemaker.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Napanee, Ontario, on 15 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410332) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 5th Pioneer Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 September 1916 (number 1078631) - [then what] - joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1917 (number 2157341) - rose to the rank of Sergeant - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 8 August 1917 - [then what] - joined the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 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 Frederick William King

Born on 4 March 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Augusta Florence and the late Dr. W.F. King, CMG, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as draughtsman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1917 (number 345904) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 28 November 1917 - killed in action on 26 August 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave VI.A.14), 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 13 March 2010

Private Ford Morton King, MM

Born on 12 July 1897 in North Augusta, Ontario - son of Edward King, North Augusta, Ontario - brother of Private Harold Edmund King, 38th Battalion, CEF, and Private Stanley Lloyd King, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in North Augusta, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639206) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 29th 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))

Private Charles Albert King

Born on 17 September 1875 in Barrie, Ontario - husband of Charlotte Douglas King, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as motorman; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 775882) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917.

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

Friday 12 March 2010

Private Herbert Kimber

Born on 1 June 1896 in London, England - son of Mrs. Lucy Kimber, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as harness maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410961) - 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 6 February 1917 - invalided to England on 7 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918.

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

Private Timothy Kilsby

Born on 8 September 1881 in London, England - husband of Elizabeth Kilsby, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer's labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 May 1915 (number 410331) - 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 11 March 2010

Private Wellington Embury Kilpatrick

Born on 31 January 1897 in Huntingdon, Ontario - son of Margaret A. Kilpatrick, Creekston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 September 1915 (number 219563) - joined the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 51st Battalion, CEF, on 16 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Ordnance Corps in England on 22 September 1916 - taken on the strength of the 75th Battalion, CEF, on 21 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 28 March 1918 - wounded 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)

Sergeant Brandon Andrew Killarny

Born on 14 September 1891 in Hampshire, England - cousin of Miss Sarah Dunn, Elgin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cabinet maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 January 1915 (number 410521) - 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 11 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 September 1916 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 3 November 1917 - invalided to England on 15 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)

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Private John Alexander Burness Kilgour

Born on 28 June 1893 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of Isabella Kilgour, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as auditor; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Field Artillery as a Corporal (three years) and 9th Field Battery as a clerk (three months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; light brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1916 (number 513524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 8 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1918.

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

Private James Chrysler Kilgour

Born on 20 October 1893 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Minnie M. and the late James Coutts Kilgour, Drumbo, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Drumbo, Ontario; trade as railroad towerman; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; light complexion; grey eyes; light hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 26 May 1916 (number 270504) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 2 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave IV.E.28), 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 9 March 2010

Private John Rowland Kilgour

Born on 22 February 1897 in Beauharnois, Quebec - next of kin listed as John Wilson and Grace P. Kilgour, Beauharnois, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 5 March 1915 (number 410930) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 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)

Lieutenant Ernest Bedford

Born on 20 May 1896 in Cambridgeshire, England - son of Joseph Bedford, Moulinette, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 January 1915 (number 410450) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 7 August 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 10 May 1918 - rejoined the battalion as a lieutenant on 15 September 1918 - sent to England for duty on 29 January 1919.

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

(Many, many thanks to Lieutenant Bedford's grandson, David Grant, for the use of these photos of Ernest Bedford as a Private (top) and Lieutenant (bottom).)

Private Herbert Louis Kiell

Born on 22 November 1888 in Aso Township, Ontario - son of Sam Kiell, Sharbot Lake, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Sharbot Lake, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches gully expanded; medium dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 835104); taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 November 1917.

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

Private Harry Brown

Born on 1 June 1895 in Derby, England - son of Harry and Louisa Brown, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410038) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.II), France.

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

Monday 8 March 2010

Private Frank James Gagnon

Born on 12 March 1896 in Baskatong Bridge, Quebec - son of W.M. and Cecelia Gagnon, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberjack, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 February 1915 (number 410276) - 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 20 or 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.16), France.

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

Corporal William Sidney Kidd

Born on 12 December 1893 in Burritts Rapids, Ontario - son of Richard Kidd, Burritts Rapids, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burritts Rapids, Ontario; trade as student; single; currently a member of the University of Toronto Canadian Officers' Training Corps (seven months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 246130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 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 William Keyes

Born on 29 April 1863 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Violet Keyes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 669972) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 30 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)

Sunday 7 March 2010

Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Walter Joseph Key

Born on 22 July 1870 in London, England - brother of Mary Ann Boutell, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as attendant; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment (twenty-one years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410344) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - [released approximately August 1917] - joined the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 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)

Saturday 6 March 2010

Private Charles Frederick Key

Born on 29 September 1877 in York, England - husband of Annie Key, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade bricklayer; married; no current military service; previously served as a Private with the York and Lancaster Regiment (65th) (three months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 669919) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 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)

Lieutenant David Vanderwater Ketcheson, MC

Born on 23 January 1894 in Belleville, Ontario - next of kin listed as H.F. Ketcheson, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 94th Regiment; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 21st Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 November 1914 (number 59545) - landed in France with the 21st Battalion on 14 September 1915 - transferred to the 4th Infantry Brigade or 4th Divisional Machine Gun Company on 26 December 1915 - invalided sick to England on 12 June 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot, CEF, and commissioned as a Lieutenant on 20 November 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - invalided to England on 14 March 1917.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. Although wounded, he continued in command of his men, and led the assault on the enemy trench in a most determined manner. Later, he was again severely wounded." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry and devotion to duty. Raid Feb 22."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 5 March 2010

Private William Kerr

Born on 16 May 1890 in Hamilton, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Kerr, Hamilton, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410330) - 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 8 June 1918 - died of sickness on 10 November 1918 - [no entry in Commonwealth War Graves Commission's "Debt of Honour].

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

Sergeant William James Kerr

Born on 18 September 1888 in Dalmore, Scotland - husband of Maude Kerr (later Banning), Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Kerr, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as carriage fitter; married; no current military service; previously served with the Highland Light Infantry (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410952) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.17), France.

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

Thursday 4 March 2010

Private Henry Kerr

Born on 25 April 1896 in Canada - son of David and Isabella Kerr, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 (number 410134) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 15 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord) (grave I.C.22), 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 3 March 2010

Lance-Corporal David Kerr

Born on 6 September 1871 in Clestormoor, England - husband of Isabella Kerr, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as paper maker; married; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Volunteers Border in England (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410263) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

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

Private Charles Arthur Kent

Born on 7 April 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio - son of Mrs. C.W. Kent, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as electrical engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 207223) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Tuesday 2 March 2010

Private William Leslie Kensett

Born on 16 March 1883 in London, England - husband of Rose Ellen Kensett, New Liskeard, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Liskeard, Ontario; trade as bank messenger; married; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; previously served with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 648466) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 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 Ralph Kenny

Born on 24 March 1898 in Finch Township, Ontario - son of Robert Kenny, Embrun, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Embrun, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served in high school cadets (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 11 August 1916 (number 640205) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 16 January 1918 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 22 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Monday 1 March 2010

Corporal James Wilmer Kenny

Born on 28 May 1897 in Seeleys Bay, Ontario - son of Rachael Kenny, Seeleys Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seeleys Bay, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair light hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 639358) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 September 1917 - invalided to England on 24 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 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)

Lance-Corporal Samuel Kennedy

Born on 25 December 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland - no next of kin listed - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as marine fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 136 pounds; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 October 1915 (number 787304) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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