Lance-Corporal Melville Paul

Born on 30 April 1895 in Canada - husband of Annie M. Paul, Lanark, Ontario - son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paul, Poland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Poland, Ontario; trade as carpenter and chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 159 pounds; fair complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 4 February 1916 (number 787119) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 April 1918 - buried in La Targette British Cemetery (grave I.K.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)

Lance-Corporal William Andrew Paterson

Born on 12 January 1894 in Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Nova Scotia - son of Alexander Paterson, Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411094) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 or 18 September 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)

Private James Dick Patterson

Born on 21 April 1888 in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland - brother of William Patterson, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1915 (number 411075) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service on 11 September 1917 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)

Private George Patterson

Born on 25 April 1899 (gave 25 October 1897 on attestation form) in Glasgow, Scotland - friend of Richard Cousins, Knowlton, Brome County, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 November 1916 (number 145347) - 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 1 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919 - returned to Canada on 11 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.133)

Private Alfred Patterson

Born on 26 May 1890 in Cobden, Ontario - son of Hugh Patterson, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cobden, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 10 January 1918 (number 3055941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.19), 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 William Patrick

Born on 31 August 1897 in Woolwich, England - son of Mrs. Nellie Mary Patrick, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1917 (number 514727) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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 John Patrick

Born on 17 June 1886 in Toronto, Ontario - son of John Patrick, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Miss Muriel Patrick, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light 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 410850) - 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 27 October 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - later invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

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

Sergeant Andrew Paton

Born on 18 April 1882 in Wishow, Lanarkshire, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Andrew Paton, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 92nd Gordon Highlanders (two years in England, four years in India); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; dark blue eyes; greyish brown hair.

Joined the 39th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 (number 412082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery (grave D.15), France.

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

Private William James Paterson

Born on 2 July 1896 in Westmount, Quebec - next of kin listed as John A. Paterson, Westmount, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the MacDonald College COTC; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9.6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410965) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.

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

Private William Paterson, MM

Born on 13 July 1891 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of William and Helen Paterson, Aberdeen, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Helen Michie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as compositor; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (Territorials); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410376) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 16 April 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave IV.D.25), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."

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

Private Wilfrid David Paterson

Born on 25 March 1897 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Joseph Paterson, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 839105) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 12 January 1918.

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

Private Delber Paterson

Born on 25 December 1892 in Martintown, Ontario - brother of Lizzie Paterson, Cornwall, 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 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 5 August 1915 (number 144997) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 5 or 6 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 Lorenzo Patenaude

Born on 21 October 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Eliza Patenaude, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 October 1915 (number 145277) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 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 John Paskovitch

Born on 25 March 1890 or May 1893 in Moscow or St. Petersburg, Russia - son of Mrs. John Pascovitch, east of Moscow, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 410579) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 10 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 16 or 17 May 1917 - invalided to England on 21 May 1917 - [then] - joined the Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 September 1918 - sent "to Siberia".

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

Born on 16 April 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Martha Pask, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (four years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410580) - 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 9 February 1919.

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

Private Christopher Samuel Partridge

Born on 5 February 1889 in Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, England - son of Henry S. and Florence M.E. Partridge, Oadby, Leicester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410849) - 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 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - died of those wounds on 23 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.12), France.

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

Private John William Parson

Born on 23 July 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Parson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 775361) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 124th Battalion, CEF, on 2 October 1917 - transferred to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 30 May 1918.

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

Sergeant Henry Robert Parsons

Born on 22 January 1890 in East Ham, Essex, England - next of kin listed as Thomas John Parsons, Lethbridge, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 1 September 1915 (number 552753) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 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)

Private Thomas Parry

Born on 22 October 1885 in Saighton, Cheshire, England - brother of Mrs. Martha Cotgreaves, Hoole Lane, Chester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as marine engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 775660) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to No.1 Tunnelling Company, CEF, on 5 October 1917 - transferred to 7th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 11 July 1918.

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

Lance-Corporal Morley Allan Parrott

Born on 1 November 1895 in Collins Bay, Ontario - next of kin listed as Alzona Parrott, Collins Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Hussars (two years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410578) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 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 Hubert Anthony Parr

Born on 30 October 1889 in Terra Cotta, Ontario - son of Benjamin Parr, Terra Cotta, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; currently a member of the St. Lawrence Canal Patrol; previously served in the Canadian Militia (three camps); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Iroquois, Ontario, on 16 November 1915 (number 633193) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 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)

Private Frank Lewis Parr, MM

Born on 16 October 1892 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - son of Ellen Parr, Oldham, Lancashire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Richmond, Bayham Township, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 190053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - struck off strength to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 1 September 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal [no details in cited records].

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

Born on 9 April 1890 in Parry Sound district, Ontario - son of Mrs. T.H. Scott, McKellar, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Haileybury, Ontario; trade as barber; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 648693) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 18 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 Arthur Edgar Leeming Parlett

Born on 13 January 1891 in South Shields, Durham, England - son of William Bass Parlett and Olive Elizabeth Parlett, South Shields, Durham, England - brother of A.S. Parlett, Sutton, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Northumberland Hussars (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411807) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 18 February 1916 - died of those wounds on 19 February 1916 - buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord) (grave II.C.156), 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)

Major Richard Francis Parkinson, DSO

Born on 1 January 1883 in Woodstock, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Parkinson, c/o Evening Journal, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as newspaper manager; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 22nd Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - served as battalion adjutant from 4 November 1916 [until?] - sent to England for leave to Canada on 6 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1918 - sent to England for duty on 10 June 1918 - seconded to the Canadian War Records Office from 26 September 1918 to 18 July 1919 and promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - "New Year award, 1918", therefore, no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For distinguished services rendered."

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 1 June 1917): "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Awarded a second Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."

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

Born on 13 January 1891 in Accrington, Lancashire, England - brother of Mrs. Emily Westwell, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the East Lancashire Territorials (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light red hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410358) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 September 1916.

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

Private George William Parkin

Born on 28 April 1897 in Shelburne, Ontario - son of Thomas Parkin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 775360) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England 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)

Private Oliver Thomas Parkin

Born on 15 October 1895 in Shelburne, Ontario - son of Thomas Parkin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 776005) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 6 March 1917 - invalided to England on 15 May 1917.

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

Private Leslie H. Parker

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 March 1915 (number 410967) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Canada on 3 June 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 Frederick William Parker

Born 29 January 1888 in London, England - son of Mrs. Jessie Steele, Islington North, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as marble worker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 8 January 1915 (number 410577) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 16 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)

Private Charles Parker

Born on 15 November 1881 in Union, Ontario - son of Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Union, Ontario - parents were American born - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 207235) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 28 or 29 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 6 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)

Captain Allan Everett Parker

Born on 16 March 1888 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.E. Parker, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as manufacture; single; currently a lieutenant with the Governor General's Foot Guards; no previous military service.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 February 1915 - [then] - joined the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 19 March 1917.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross.

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 Charles Wilmot Parke

Born on 7 February 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - son of George Hugh Parke, MD, and Agnes Mary (nee Wilmot) Parke, Pointe Claire, Quebec - 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 11.8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 February 1915 (number 410911) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 19 October 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)

Private Omer Paré

Born on 7 March 1890 in Beauharnois, Quebec - son of Mrs. Georgina Paré, Beauharnois, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mattawa, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 789156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - attached to No.1 Forestry Company, RE, on 18 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 24 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)

Captain Joseph Amidie Annand Paré

Born on 21 February 1887 in Rivière-des-Prairies, Quebec - son of Dr. F.A. Paré, MD, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment: present address in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec; trade as surgeon; Roman Catholic; currently a member of the Canadian Army Medical Corps; no previous military service.

Joined the the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a captain from 10 to 27 November 1917 and from 30 November to 17 December 1917.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Awarded the Croix de Guerre (French).

Awarded a second Croix de Guerre (French).

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

Born on 22 June 1895 in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan - son of John Ellsworth and Margaret J. Parrott, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the University of Manitoba COTC (October 1914 to March 1915); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.2 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 April 1915 (number 411109) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 5 March 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave L.53), 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 Made Desmontigny Papineau

Born on 29 February 1896 in Beaver, Ontario - son of J.B. Papineau, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as labour; single; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Field Battery; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 137 pounds; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 October 1917 (number 2471310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 November 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 Walter Papgen

Born on 1 September 1895 in France - nok listed as Mrs. Jouvor Papgen, Syracuse, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the United States Army Field Artillery (Massachusetts, four years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 252nd Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 April 1917 (number 1087320) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 8 or 18 August 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 253rd Battalion, CEF)

Lieutenant Augustus Hunter Pannill, MC

Born on 21 February 1882 in Chatham, Virginia - son of Mrs. Augusta H. Pannill, Chatham, Virginia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as accountant; Church of England; currently a member of the 77th Regiment; previously served with the Martinsville Military Academy and the Virginia State Militia.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Exhibition Camp, Toronto, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 19 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 9 June or 31 August 1917 to 13 or 24 January 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in operations. He led his platoon in an assault, and although wounded, he gained and consolidated the objective, holding the position for five days and until relieved." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations of Apr. 9/17."

Died in Kitchener, Ontario, on 3 June 1968.

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

Born on 29 April 1897 in Athens, Ontario - son of John and Eliza Palmer, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 September 1915 (number 219277) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 April 1918 - killed in action on 20 July 1918 - buried in Écoires Military Cemetery (grave VIII.A.5), France.

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

Private Charles Douglas Palmer

Born on 3 December 1894 in Argyle, Ontario - son of William Henry Palmer, Oshawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Baptist; trade as barber; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded at duty on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private George Herbert Pallett

Born on 16 May 1896 in London, England - husband of Mary Maude Pallett, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of W. Pallett, Esterhazy, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1915 (number 410167) - 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)

Acting-Lance-Corporal William Samuel Page

Born on 5 November 1892 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England - son of Margaret Page, Lindsay, Ontario (later Ipswich, Suffolk, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145285) - promoted to sergeant - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as an acting-lance-corporal on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 13 September 1916 - invalided to England on 16 September 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 11 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.133)

Private Frank Austin Padbury

Born on 5 June 1878 in Gloucester, England - son of Mary Carolina Padbury, Gloucester, 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 9.25 inches; chest of 35.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 17 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410374) - 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 - [repatriated] - joined the Special Service Company in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 January 1917 (number 2751073) - [then].

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

Lieutenant Thomas Sargent Owens

Born on 20 June 1889 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Mrs. Dorothy H. Owens, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Thomas P. Owens, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment on 2 August 1915: trade as advocate; single; currently a member of the 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 2 August 1915 - discharged from the 73rd Battalion in April 1916 - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 April 1916 - appointed acting captain while "specially employed" on 7 November 1917 - relinquished rank of acting captain "on ceasing to be specifically employed" on 3 December 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 4 April 1918 - died on 11 August 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Crouy British Cemetery (grave V.C.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)

Private Christopher John Owens

Born on 14 March 1868 in London, England - husband of Louisa Owens, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Garrison Artillery (twenty-one years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; grey hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410848) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later served with the Canadian Records Office and promoted to acting-corporal.

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

Private John Salter ("Jack") Mills

Born on 7 August 1896 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Thomas and Maria M. Mills, Kingston, Ontario - had five brothers and a sister Florence - attended Victoria School, Kingston Collegiate Institute and Queen's University - reportedly the "crack" goalkeeper of the 1913-14 Frontenacs - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the 14th Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (three years); Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411130) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 31 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), France.

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

Honorary Captain The Reverend Donald George MacPhail

Born on 23 April 1864 in Perth, Ontario - husband of Louise B. MacPhail, Cayuga, Ontario - son of Donald and Christina MacPhail, Perth, Ontario - father of several daughters, including Katherine - attended Perth Collegiate Institute and graduated from Queen's University in 1889 - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as Presbyterian Minister; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 37th Haldimand Rifles.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, as chaplain in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 26 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 6th Infantry Brigade, CEF, on 2 November 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as chaplain and Honorary Captain on 3 July 1917 - ceased to be attached to the 38th Battalion on 15 September 1917 - drowned aboard HMHS Llandovery Castle on 27 June 1918 - his body washed ashore three months later - buried in Lampaul Churchyard (south-east corner), 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.94)

Private William Stanley Ousman

Born on 28 October 1890 in Eastham, Cheshire, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ousman, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as secretary to Chairman, Canadian [?] Association, Montreal; single; no current or previous military service; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 (number 410165) - 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 3 January 1918 - later served with reserve units - 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)

Private Arthur Ousman

Born on 16 April 1894 in Lancashire, England - son of Joel and Elizabeth Ousman, Calgary, Alberta (later Montreal, Quebec) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as masher/mosher[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 56th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 12 May 1915 (number 446832) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 3 or 4 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (Sp. Mem. No.23), 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 Joseph Alfred Ouimet

Born on 7 March 1885 in Montreal, Quebec - son of John Ouimet, St. Rene[?], Quebec - brother-in-law of Joe Vaillancourt, Wottonmill, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410847) - 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 27 October 1916 - invalided to England on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1917 - wounded on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 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)

Sergeant Sheldon Peter Ouderkirk

Born on 29 May 1894 in Finch Township, Ontario - son of William Henry Ouderkirk, Chesterville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk (with Bank of Ottawa in South Mountain, Ontario); single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium fair complexion; greenish-blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 July 1915 (number 410166) - 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 Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 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 Herbert Daniel Ostler

Born on 17 July 1896 in Norfolk, England - son of Carolin Ostler, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as shoe operator; single; no current military service; previously served with the 9th Mississauga Horse (three months as a private); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 670028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 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 Thomas Reuben Osgood

Born on 8 October 1891 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Osgood, Redcliffe, Alberta - brother of Private Alfred George Osgood, 38th Battalion, CEF - 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 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1915 (number 410576) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 January 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 Alfred George Osgood

Born on 6 October 1893 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Osfood, Redcliffe, Alberta - brother of Private Thomas Reuben Osgood, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410575) - 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 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918.

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

Private Walter Perry Detlor

Born on 24 February 1895 in Hawley, Ontario - son of Perry Zina and Augusta Detlor, Bath, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student (Queen's University), single, no current military service, previously served in the Canadian Officer Training Corps at Queen's University, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411132) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 21 April 1916 of wounds received that day while on sentry duty - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave VI.D.1), Belgium - headstone reads "Mother's Sweetheart".

(New information courtesy of Peter Gower's book cited below).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.47)

Sergeant Irwin Maurice Conley

Born on 2 January 1891 in Kingston, Ontario - son of late James and Catherine Conley, Kingston, Ontario - had three sisters, including Kathleen and Luella - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as broom maker (at Bailey's), single, no current military service, previously served seven years with the bugle band of the 14th Regiment Princess of Wales' Own Rifles, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 410253) - 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 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1917 - killed in an accident while showing how to throw a hand grenade on 14 February 1918 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.B.3), France.

(New information courtesy of Peter Gower's book cited below).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.39)

Private Charles McKenzie Campbell

Born on 3 November 1895 in Dunkeld, Scotland - son of Margaret Campbell, Glasgow, Scotland - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Lyndhurst, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, medium brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 639112) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 3 June 1918 - committed suicide in Canada on 18 January 1919 with respect to the extended treatment on a leg shattered by an artillery shell - buried in Lyndhurst Public Protestant Cemetery (grave 35.1), Lyndhurst, Ontario.

(Revisions made thanks to new information found in Peter Gower's book cited below).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.32)

Private John Reid Brown

Born on 15 September 1890 in Rochdale, England - husband of Emma Brown, Kingston, Ontario - had three brothers, including Harry - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer (at the Davis Tannery), married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 September 1915 (number 219653) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.14), France.

(Revised through the addition of information from the Peter Gower book noted below).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.27)

Private Harry Attwood

Born on 14 January 1886 in Waters, Sussex, England - son of Horace and Mary Attwood, Kingston, Ontario - brother of four brothers, including Frederick, William, Roland (all three served in the CEF), and four sisters, including Hattie - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder (with the Canadian Locomotive Company), single, not presently a member of the military, previously served with the Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (four years) and the 5th Battery (two years), height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1915 (number 410007) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 22 April 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery (grave I.E.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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.18)

Private Thomas William Osborne

Born on 16 October 1895 in Banbury, Oxford, England - brother of Rose Osborne, Banbury, Oxford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seagrove, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724603) - 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 - 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)

Private Thomas Osborn

Born on 29 October 1877 in London, England - husband of Annie Osborn, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Henry Richard and Margaret Anna Osborn, Dutton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as railway section hand; married with two children; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 4 December 1915 (number 189547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.21), France.

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