Private Albert E. Phillips

Born on 23 August 1896 in England - brother of an unnamed soldier with the first contingent - next of kin listed as Mrs. Phillips, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410173) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 18 November 1915 - wounded on 6 December 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 25 June 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, on 15 July 1916 - transferred to the 12th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 31 July 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 22 August 1916 - wounded on 7 October 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 24 April 1917 - transferred to the 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 14 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)