Friday 30 September 2011

Private Patrick Powers

Born on 1 March 1877 in Camb Watword[?], Ireland - brother of Miss Annie Powers, Wexford County, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Evert[?], Massachusetts; trade as laborer, single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 26 December 1916 (number 1042621) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Thursday 29 September 2011

Private James Joseph Power

Born on 3 February 1890 in Perrault Settlement, Ontario - brother of Alice Hunt, Calabogie, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Eganville, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as blacksmith; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; light brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055940) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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 James Power

Born on 24 January 1889 in Cork, Ireland - son of James Power, Cork, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 June 1916 (number 640165) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 29 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)

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Private Walter Powell

Born on 23 March 1891 in Northampton, England - son of Mrs. Charlotte Powell, Northampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labour; single; currently a member of the Army Service Corps in Toronto; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair, very thin.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410588) - 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 or 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Thomas Romauld Powell

Born on 6 June 1892 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Thomas Powell, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Smiths Falls, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as locomotive fireman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 18 March 1918 (number 3057365) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - killed in action on 1 November 1918 - buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery (grave I.B.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)

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Private John Mitchell Powell, MM

Born on 10 May 1893 in Eltham, Kent, England - husband of Dora Powell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bell-boy; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410382) - 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 - invalided to England on 9 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 12 August 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For good work in operations near Rosieres on 11th Aug. 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))

Lieutenant Reginald Joseph Poultney

Born on 13 April 1884 in Woodford, Essex, England - son of Edward Poultney, Ealing[?], Essex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as storekeeper clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the Middlesex Regiment Imperial Yeomanry (ten months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 1st Field Ambulance, CEF, in Vernon, British Columbia, on 24 July 1915 (number 400061) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in France on 11 March 1917 - commissioned as a lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 2 September 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 22 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)

Monday 26 September 2011

Private René Potvin

Born on 7 May 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Louise Potvin, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; married; Roman Catholic; trade as banker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 24 January 1918 (number 3056305) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 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)

Sunday 25 September 2011

Private Emile Osias Potvin

Born on 3 July 1892 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mr. A. Potvin, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as shoemaker; no current or previously military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 4025061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 September 1918.

Died in 1969 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Hull, Quebec.

(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 Isaac Mansel Potter

Born on 18 September 1895 in Millbridge, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Harris, Bannockburn, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Millbridge, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Madoc, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 636570) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Saturday 24 September 2011

Private William Charles Potter

Born on 5 September 1892 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Hannah Collinson, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as dry goods clerk; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment's canal patrol; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410936) - 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 - 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)

Corporal Stephen Potter

Born on 6 March 1889 in Forfarshire, Scotland - son of Susan V. Potter, Craigs Station, Forfarshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410381) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.

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

Friday 23 September 2011

Private George Edward Potter

Born on 12 February 1895 in Herbert, Saskatchewan - son of Walter S. and Matilda S., Herbert, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Warren, Manitoba; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 11 July 1916 (number 261639) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - killed in action on 2 February 1918 - buried in Sucrecie Cemetery (grave III.C.4), France.

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

Private Frank Arnold Potter

Born on 28 May 1888 in Hamilton, Ontario - half-brother of William Watts, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 13th Royal Hamilton Infantry (five years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 34th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 310760) - transferred to the 14th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF - transferred to the 53rd Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF - transferred to the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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)

Thursday 22 September 2011

Private Elgin Charles Post

Born on 2 March 1894 in Chandos, [???] - son of Andrew and Florence Post, Glen Alda, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Glen Alda, Ontario; trade as chef; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; pale complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Coe Hill, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 636310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 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)

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Lance-Corporal Thomas Johnson Porter

Born on 12 July 1889 in Baldur, Manitoba - next of kin listed as W.J. Porter, Baldur, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineering student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411097) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 or 7 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)

Tuesday 20 September 2011

Acting-Lance-Corporal (Private) Alexander Potter

Born on 10 January 1885 in Lawrence Kirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland - husband of Kate Eadie Potter, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as merchant (grocer); married (with two children aged 2 and 4 years); currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 410380) - 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 24 November 1916 - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

Died on 6 February 1923.

(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 19 September 2011

Private Henry Popplewell

Born on 20 December 1884 in Yorkshire, England - son of Seth Popplewell, Moston, Manchester, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Morewood, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farm labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056205) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 4 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Sunday 18 September 2011

Acting-Sergeant (Corporal) James Henry Pope, MM

Born on 15 January 1896 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England - brother of Oliver Pope, New Dublin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Dublin, Ontario; trade as cheesemaker; single; no current military service; previously served with the Militia; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 December 1915 (number 639130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded at duty on 2 September 1918 - struck off strength to the Officers' Training Course on 30 October 1918.

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

Lieutenant Charles Alexander Pope

Born on 6 July 1879 in Quebec City, Quebec - next of kin listed as Edwin and Mary Margaret Pope, Quebec City, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as barrister-at-law; single; currently a member of the McGill University COTC; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey/blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 25 July 1915 - killed in action on 7 May 1916 - buried in Maple Copse Cemetery (grave Sp. Mem. B. 8), Belgium.

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

Saturday 17 September 2011

Private Emile Pomminville

Born on 1 January 1890 in Thurso, Quebec - husband of Mrs. E. Pomminville, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Presbyterian; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 April 1918 (number 3320521) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Died in 1969 - buried in Gore Cemetery, Thurso, Quebec.

(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 Pommeiville

Born on 19 May 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Thomas Pommeiville, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1919: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as labourer and farmer; married; no current or previous military service (aside from CEF); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 12 July 1915 (number 144141) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - [then] - rejoined the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, 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)

Friday 16 September 2011

Private William Polonsky

Born on 14 March 1894 or 1895 in Monasteristhe, P. Kief, Russia - son of Mrs. Motrone Polonsky, Monasteristhe, P. Kief, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Renfrew, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; weight of 155 pounds; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the CEF in Niagara, Ontario, on 18 August 1915 (number 409521) - [then] - joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 29 May 1916 - discharged[?] in December 1916 - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 2 April 1917 (number 1043106) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 13 November 1917 - invalided to England on 19 November 1917 - transferred to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 22 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Sherman Polmateer

Born on 30 April 1897 in Hastings County, Ontario - son of William Polmateer, Steenburg, Ontario - brother of Private Melvin Everett Polmateer, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ormsby, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055287) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 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)

Thursday 15 September 2011

Private Melvin Everett Polmateer

Born on 9 April 1895 in St. Ola, Ontario - son of William R. and Maggie E. Polmateer, St. Ola, Ontario - brother of Private Sherman Polmateer, 38th Battalin, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ormsby, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055514) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.4), France.

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

Private James Pollock

Born on 6 August 1891 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan - son of James Pollock, Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan - brother of Private Frederick Pollock, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 31 March 1916 (number 261102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1917 - wounded on 23 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1918 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 12 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)

Wednesday 14 September 2011

Private Frederick Pollock

Born on 29 April 1894 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan - son of James Pollock, Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan - brother of Private James Pollock, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 31 March 1916 (number 261103) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.

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

Private Daniel Pollock

Born on 18 March 1883 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of John Pollock, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry and 1st Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.1 inches; chest of 37.4 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 27 April 1915 (number 411144) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - served as acting company sergeant-major.

(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 13 September 2011

Private Nicholas Polesky

Born on 15 September 1895 in Camen, Podolsk, Russia - son of Mari Polesky, Camen, Podolsk, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 159 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 24 November 1915 (number 788521) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 16 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, 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)

Monday 12 September 2011

Lance-Corporal Philip Polcine

Born on 22 September 1888 in Buffalo, New York - no next of kin provided - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38[?] inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410586) - 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 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 11 July 1919): no recommendation text.

(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 Victor Eugene Point

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 May 1915 (number 410174) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 April 1917 - wounded on 14 June 1917 - invalided to England on 20 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)

Sunday 11 September 2011

Private William Poapst

Born on 2 March 1893 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Mrs. Hattie Poapst, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Iroquois Canal Patrol (six months); Church of England; medium complexion; dark blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 639941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 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 James Poapst

Born on 5 October 1894 in Newington, Ontario - son of George Poapst, Northfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mille Roche, Ontario[?]; trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the "canal guard" (eighteen months); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 640020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 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)

Saturday 10 September 2011

Private Henry Plunkett

Born on 3 June 1886 in Queenstown[?], Ireland - next of kin listed as Almina Plunkett - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the British Columbia Horse (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.7 inches; chest of 37.3 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411158) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 26 July 1915.

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

Private Hector Alexander Plunkett

Born on 22 November 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Donalda Plunkett, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; trade as bank teller; married; no current military service; previously served with the Signal Corps in Kingston; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 November 1916 (number 513473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - invalided sick 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)

Friday 9 September 2011

Private Ernest Cleon Plunkett

Born on 11 May 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of William John Plunkett, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 724610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Private Stephen Becher Plummer

Born on 26 March 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of A.E. Plummer, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Toronto High School cadets (two years) and the Calgary High School cadets (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; green eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411051) - sailed for England in May 1915 - joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 June 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 2 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant in November 1916 - rejoined the PPCLI on 30 November 1916 - wounded at Vimy, France, on 9 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 20 September June 1917 to 9 July 1919 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in September 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.

Attended the University of British Columbia in 1921, graduating with a Bachelor of Science.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.106)

Thursday 8 September 2011

Lance-Corporal William Reuben Plumb

Born on 13 November 1891 in Collier's End, Hertfordshire, England - husband of Emily Plumb, Berwick, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Berwick, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 633716) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.

Died in 1956 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, 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)

Private Theodore Plato

Born on 11 June 1884 in Fort Erie, Ontario - son of Mrs. Flora Plato, Buffalo, New York - brother of Fred Plato, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the American Engineer Corps (three years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410585) - 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 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England 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)

Wednesday 7 September 2011

Private William Plant

Born on 15 June 1871 in Liverpool, England - husband of Sarah Plant, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gardener; married with three children (21, 18, and 16 years old); currently a member of the 12th York Rangers; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410805) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 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 Bertie Charles Pitcher

Born on 5 January 1897 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Pitcher, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gas inspector; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410015) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - wounded on 31 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)

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Private Joseph Henry Pilgrim

Born on 24 August 1874 in Nottingham, England - husband of Minnie Pilgrim, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as polisher; married; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Derbyshire Regiment; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410379) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 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)

Monday 5 September 2011

Private Frank William Pierce

Born on 2 August 1896 in London, England - son of Georgina and Walter Pierce, Bath, England - friend of H. Hemstock, Marmion, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Marmion, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 838161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 17 August 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.J.33), France.

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

Sunday 4 September 2011

Private Charles Forester Pierce

Born on 30 May 1897 in Eganville, Ontario - con of William Pierce, Pakenham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Charlton, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 648715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 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 John Edward Pickering

Born on 2 August 1892 in York, Ontario - son of William Pickering, Jacks Lake, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Jacks Lake, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056651) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 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)

Saturday 3 September 2011

Private Austin L.D. Pick

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1915 (number 144336) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 2 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 27 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 22 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 Eugene Piche

Born on 12 September 1893 in Hull, Quebec - brother of Mrs. E. Seguin, Hulls, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as sister; single; Roman Catholic; trade as office clerk; no current military service; previously served with the 70th Regiment home guard (two months); height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3320013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty 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)

Friday 2 September 2011

Private William Picard

Born on 6 July 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Mrs. Josephine Picard, Green Valley, 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 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 21 September 1915 (number 145218) - 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 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Tram Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 23 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 Frederick John Philpot

Born on 15 June 1886 in London, England - husband of Laura Philpot, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as storekeeper; married; no current military service; previously served with the Bedford Yeomanry (private, three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 669999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 April 1917.

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

Thursday 1 September 2011

Private Roy Wesley Phillips

Born on 25 March 1896 in Algonquin, Ontario - son of Alexander Phillips, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Militia (two years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410584) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 July 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 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 Reuben Gilbert Phillips

Born on 26 January 1893 in Alfrick, Worcester, England - husband of Mrs. R.G. Phillips, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Perth, Ontario; married; Church of England; trade as stableman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 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)