Monday 31 October 2011

Private Harry Rastrick

Born on 4 March 1890 in Yorkshire, England - father of Blanche Rastrick, Bradford, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; widower; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 30 July 1915 (number 144512) - 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 29 October 1916 - invalided to England on 18 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 31 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.136)

Captain John Rankine

Born on 4 February 1882 in Port Glasgow, Scotland - son of James Rankine, Halifax, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as physician and surgeon; single; currently a member of the Army Medical Corps (seven months); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; weight of 182 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 28 October 1915 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps in France on 18 June 1916 - attached to the 46th Battalion, CEF, on 28 March 1917 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a caption and battalion medical officer on 14 June 1917 - ceased to be attached on 20 June 1917 - rejoined the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 3 August 1917.

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

Sunday 30 October 2011

Private James Arthur Ranger

Born on 15 November 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Kate Ranger, Brockville, Ontario, and John Ranger, Syracuse, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 0.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410598) - 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 strength to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918.

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)

Saturday 29 October 2011

Private William James Randle

Born on 26 June 1895 in England - nephew of James Gillard, Heavstree[?], Exeter, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 March 1915 (number 410534) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 12 June 1916 - wounded on 24 or 26 September 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Headquarters Employment Company, CEF, on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 2nd Battalion on 1 July 1918.

Died on 28 May 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

(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 Naftlle Rainville

Born on 9 January 1894 in Perkins Mill, Quebec - son of Ned Rainville, Warren, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Warren, Ontario; trade as boatman; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.875 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 648735) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 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)

Friday 28 October 2011

Corporal Richard Rainford, MM

Born on 17 February 1886 in Southport, England - husband of Elizabeth Rainford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer's labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410863) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave V.F.4), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in rescuing and assisting in the resuscitation of others overcome by gas 26-3-17."

(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 Edward Rail

Born on 9 November 1895 in Coin du Banc Co., Gaspé, Quebec - son of Mr. Edward Rail, Coin du Banc Co., Gaspé, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as fisherman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 April 1918 (number 3321319) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 12 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)

Thursday 27 October 2011

Private Samuel Rea

Born on 26 February 1892 in Fallowfield, Ontario - son of Mrs. W. Rea, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Richmond, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3320877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 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)

Private George Rae

Born on 22 June 1890 in Aberdeen, Scotland - husband of Margaret Rae, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as motorman; married; no current military service; previously served with the York Rangers (three months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 February 1916 (number 775834) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 May or 1 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 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)

Wednesday 26 October 2011

Private Allan Andrew Rea

Born on 17 November 1890 in Kingston, Ontario - husband of Helen Augusta Rea, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as wife; trade as photographer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 18 June 1917 (number 2098911) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 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 Napoleon Rabidoux

Born on 19 April 1893 in Apple Hill, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Rabidoux, Apple Hill, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Apple Hill, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3320805) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.

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

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Private William Timothy Quinney

Born on 16 August 1892 in Canada - son of Henry A. Quinney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (seven years); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410139) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 24 August 1915 - later commissioned as a lieutenant.

(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 Henry David Goddard Quinnell

Born on 6 July 1889 in Middlesex, England - son of Mrs. Hanna Quinnell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 725134) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 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)

Monday 24 October 2011

Private Peter Quinn

Born on 1 August 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Quinn, Lockerbie, Scotland - brother of Frank Quinn, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410596) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - evacuated sick with influenza to No.13 Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 25 December 1916 - rejoined 38th Battalion on 9 January 1917 - sentenced to 21 days' Field Punishment No.1 for being absent without leave - wounded on 1 November with a gunshot wound to the right hand - wounded on 12 November 1917 with a gas burn to the right leg - admitted to No.12 Field Ambulance, CEF, with gas poisoning on 12 November 1917 - admitted to No.2 Australian General Hospital in Wimereux on 13 November 1917 - invalided to England on 20 November 1917 and posted to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot, CEF - placed under command of 3rd Canadian Convalescent Depot on 7 August 1918 - discharged from the 3rd Canadian Convalescent Depot on 4 October 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot in Sunningdale on 4 October 1918 - posted to Company 136, District 53, Canadian Forestry Corps on 11 October 1918 - struck off strength to the CFC Base Depot in Sunningdale on 21 November 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 14 January 1919 - discharged from the CEF at #3 District Depot, Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 February 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), personnel file, Peter Quinn, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, box 8054-25; 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 23 October 2011

Private Michael Quinn

Born on 4 September 1896 in Perkins Mills, Quebec - son of James Quinn, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as fireman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056309) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 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 Joseph John Quinn

Born on 2 December 1896 in Aylmer, Quebec - son of Mrs. Addie Quinn, Aylmer, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 0 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 639730) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 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)

Saturday 22 October 2011

Private Thomas Francis Quinlan

Born on 1 October 1895 in Barnet Barracks, England - son of Michael Quinlan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (three years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410486) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

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

Friday 21 October 2011

Private Thomas Quilty

Born on 1 January 1893 in County Kent, England - nephew of James McLaren, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberjack; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410514) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 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 Ross James Quigg

Born on 28 August 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mary Quigg, Redwood, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410545) - 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 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 December 1917 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 March 1919.

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

Thursday 20 October 2011

Private Leslie Arthur Quick

Born on 19 January 1894 in Medicine Hat, Alberta - next of kin listed as Gordon Wright Quick, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411069) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 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 Stephen Frank Xavier Quenneville

Born on 29 January 1889 in Lancaster Township, Ontario - next of kin listed as Dosithe[?] Quenneville, North Lancaster, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as section-man on railway; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; dark gray eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410651) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 11 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)

Wednesday 19 October 2011

Private Thomas Hugh Quayle

Born on 21 November 1881 in Douglas, Isle of Man - husband of Eliza Quayle, Vancouver, British Columbia - son of Thomas Henry and Ellinor Quayle, Isle of Man - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; pale complexion; dark blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 26 November 1915 (number 130076) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - died on 23 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.B.55), France.

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

Lieutenant Charles Arthur Pym

Born on 23 October 1893 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Katherine Pym, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as hardware clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 45th Victoria Regiment (one year with medical staff); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 29 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, as a sergeant in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 145286) - qualified in musketry and bayonet fighting - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - wounded on 28 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 November 1916 - wounded on 20 or 28 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 10 May 1918 - commissioned on 22 November 1918 as a lieutenant with the 6th Reserve Battalion - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 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.75)

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Sergeant Thomas William Purkis

Born on 18 June 1879 in London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Alice Purkis, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as iron worker; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 34th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 602305) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 9 December 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 Edwin Purkess

Born on 1 July 1898 in London, England - son of Louise Tailby, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as machinist's apprentice; single; currently a member of the 25th Regiment (one year); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 24 May 1917 (number 2265552) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, 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)

Monday 17 October 2011

Private David Purdy

Born on 5 January 1897 in Telling on Tyne, England - son of Robert Purdy, Houghton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as druggist's assistant; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.8 inches; chest of 34.2 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 5 March 1915 (number 410933) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 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 Charles William Purdy

Born on 15 May 1893 in Telling, Durham, England - next of kin listed as Robert Purdy, Houghton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sales clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 March 1915 (number 410979) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - promoted to staff-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)

Sunday 16 October 2011

Private Michael Edward Purcell

Born on 4 October 1889 in Preston, Ontario - brother of Miss Mary Purcell, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prescott, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3055968) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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

Private Alfred Gordon Pullaw

Born on 30 March 1896 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Alfred Gordon Pullaw, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 639451) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Saturday 15 October 2011

Private Edwin Pulford, MM

Born on 22 January 1897 in Manchester, England - brother of Joseph Pulford, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment canal patrol; previously served with the 59th Regiment (four months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 633150) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died in 1969 - buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cardinal, Ontario.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For devotion to duty on Aug. 11th 1918."

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

Private Robert Oliver Publow

Born on 10 March 1894 in Falmouth, Ontario - son of Mrs. David Publow, Perth, Ontario - brother of Private Orville Francis Publow, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Perth, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as liveryman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320221) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 1 November 1918 - buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.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)

Friday 14 October 2011

Private Orville Francis Publow

Born on 2 June 1896 in Fallbrook, Ontario - son of David Publow, Perth, Ontario - brother of Private Robert Oliver Publow, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Perth, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as painter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 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 23 January 1918 (number 3056307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.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)

Private Peter Sydney Prue

Born on 26 May 1897 in Ernisville, Ontario - son of John Prue, Napanee, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Napanee, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055479) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 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)

Thursday 13 October 2011

Private Leon Provencher

Born on 1 February 1889 in Plissisville, Quebec - son of Napoleon Provencher, Chicopee, Massachusetts - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; "Defaulter"; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 4021563) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - killed in action on 30 October 1918 - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave A.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)

Private Joseph Proutt

Born on 8 January 1880 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Mrs. Gertrude Snedden, Toronto, Ontario - 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 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410591) - 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 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917.

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

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Private Joseph Eugene Proulx

Born on 27 March 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Joseph Eucharest Proulx, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; married; Roman Catholic; trade as press man; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (five years); height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 March 1918 (number 3057010) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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 Frank Proulx

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 (number 410594) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 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)

Tuesday 11 October 2011

Private Thomas Ivan Proudler

Born on 15 October 1897 in Stafford, England - son of Albert and Ann Emmalaine Proudler, Brighton, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 724564) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - died on 13 April 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave E.34), 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 Earl Gillespie Proudfoot

Born on 16 June 1895 in Fort Coulogne, Quebec - son of Thomas Anderson and Emmaline Proudfoot, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410956) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 27 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (grave 1.A.58), France.

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

Monday 10 October 2011

Lieutenant Budimir Protich

Born on 25 May 1875 in Serbia - husband of Freda Protich, Regina, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as court interpreter; Greek Catholic; no current military service; previously served with the Serbian Army (two years).

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 13 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 29 or 31 March 1917 - invalided to England on 6 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 William Henry Proctor

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 February or 13 March 1915 (number 410937) - 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 30 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)

Sunday 9 October 2011

Private Frederick Walter Pritchard

Born on 4 March 1886 in London, England - husband of Florence Kate Pritchard, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; very fair hair;

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410862) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 30 October or 3 November 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917.

Died on 4 March 1922.

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

Warrant Officer Class II Edward Pritchard

Born on 15 January 1878 in Gloucestershire, England - next of kin listed as Alice Pritchard, Caledonia, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner; married; no current military service; previously served with the Grenadier Guards (twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.6 inches; chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 April 1915 (number 411138) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 or 18 April 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)

Saturday 8 October 2011

Private Jesse Pringle

Born on 6 February 1891 in Flinton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Hester Pringle, Point Anne, Ontario - brother of Private Joseph Pringle - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410593) - 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 8 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)

Friday 7 October 2011

Sergerant Harry Clifford Pringle

Born on 15 September 1898 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Pringle, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as jeweller; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "This N.C.O. showed great devotion to duty throughout the operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17, setting a fine example to his section by his cheerfulness and gallantry."

(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))

Thursday 6 October 2011

Private Edward Patrick Prindiville

Born on 26 July 1885 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Prindiville, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410319) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - wounded on 16 September 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1918.

Died in 1964 - 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 Joseph A. Prince

Born on 13 February 1894 in Wilno, Ontario - son of August Prince, Wilno, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wilno, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 157 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 6 November 1916 (number 1042310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.

Died on 11 July 1920 - buried in Wilno St. Stanislaus Pioneer Cemetery, Wilno, 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Private James Alexander Priest

Born on 28 February 1887 in Atwood, Perth County, Ontario - son of James Priest, Hensall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Hensall, Ontario; trade as express porter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Hensall, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 654761) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 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)

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Company Sergeant-Major Charles John Fleming Price

Born on 14 February 1871 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Laura Price, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as government official; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1915 (number 410004) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 September 1915 - joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Quebec City, Quebec, as a lieutenant and assistant adjutant on 1 April 1916 (number 297248) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in England.

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

Private Alfred James Price

Born on 15 May 1877 in Kingston, Herefordshire, England - son of Mrs. Alice Price, Whitney on Wye, Herefordshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in High River, Alberta; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; grey hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 207411) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 15 January 1918 - invalided to England on 1 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)

Monday 3 October 2011

Private Alfred Pretty

Born on 23 June 1894 in Greenwich, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Edith Pretty, Lynn, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Emery, Ontario; trade as farmhand; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 11.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 775913) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to No.1 Tunnelling Company, CEF, on 5 February or October 1917 - transferred to 8th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 12 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)

Sunday 2 October 2011

Private Walter Herbert Press

Born on 9 December 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mary Jane Press, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as piano maker; single; no current military service; previously served with the 45th Regiment (two months); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410590) - 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 16 March 1917 - invalided to England on 23 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)

Private Harvey Presley

Born on 5 June 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Armandine Presley, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 788307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 21 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 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)

Saturday 1 October 2011

Corporal Harold Thomas Pratt

Born on 22 December 1892 in London, England - husband of Maude Pratt, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chanter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410861) - 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 14 December 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)