Born on 19 March 1880 in Clark Township, Durham County, Ontario - husband of Alice Maud Riddell, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 724260) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 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)
An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Private William Frederick Rickward
Born on 20 January 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Annie Rickward, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as drillhand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410866) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 12 January 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410866) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 12 January 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Private Frederick George Rickman
Born on 4 June 1891 in Lymington, England - son of Mrs. Alice Maud Rickman, Springbourne, Bournemouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as auto-driver; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 January 1915 (number 410601) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.
Died in 1968 - buried in Thompsonville Cemetery, Renfrew, 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 January 1915 (number 410601) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.
Died in 1968 - buried in Thompsonville Cemetery, Renfrew, 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)
Sergeant William Henry Richmire, MM
Born on 26 April 1891 in Williamsburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ettie Coughlan, Mountain Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410938) - 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 at duty on 28 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 October 1918 - invalided to England on 16 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. rendered conspicuously good service. He refused to go to a Dressing Station when wounded, but remained on duty for the remainder of the tour."
(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))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410938) - 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 at duty on 28 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 October 1918 - invalided to England on 16 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. rendered conspicuously good service. He refused to go to a Dressing Station when wounded, but remained on duty for the remainder of the tour."
(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))
Monday, 28 November 2011
Private John A. Richman
Born on 25 March 1877 in Berley[?] Township, Ontario - husband of Mrs. E. Richman, Coboconk, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Coboconk, Ontario; trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Brethren; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 725089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Young Men's Christian Association on 27 August 1917 - transferred to the 9th Army Employment Company on 25 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 725089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Young Men's Christian Association on 27 August 1917 - transferred to the 9th Army Employment Company on 25 July 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Lance-Corporal William George Richardson
Born on 15 May 1890 in Waltharastow, Essex, England - husband of Lillian Davidson Richardson, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410387) - 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 16 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410387) - 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 16 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)
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Corporal John Findlay Richardson
Born on 19 October 1872 in Derby, England - husband of Maud Mary Richardson, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as doctors assistant; married; currently a member of the 79th Regiment Cameron Highlanders of Canada (two years); no previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 53rd Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 10 January 1916 (number 523662) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 5 July 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, "water detail" on 13 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 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)
Joined the 53rd Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 10 January 1916 (number 523662) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 5 July 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, "water detail" on 13 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 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 Henry James Richardson
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 March 1915 (number 410983) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 September 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)
(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, 26 November 2011
Private Henry Ford Richardson
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 (number 411150) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant at some point - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 5 June to 22 November 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)
Awarded a Mention in Despatches.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Frederick George Richardson
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 (number 775663) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 11 July 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
(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, 25 November 2011
Private Ernest Richardson
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 28 February 1918 (number 3320524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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)
(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 Albert Edward Parsonage Richardson
Born on 12 October 1876 in London, England - husband of Elizabeth Richardson, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Edward and Eleanor Parsonage, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410181) - 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 16 January 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.A.18), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410181) - 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 16 January 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.A.18), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Private Bernard Richards
Born on 8 February 1885 in Callington[?], England - son of Mr. H. Richards, Callington[?], England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Craigmule, Alberta; trade as clergyman; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Hanna, Alberta, on 10 April 1916 (number 228159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 or 31 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF - promoted to acting-sergeant.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Hanna, Alberta, on 10 April 1916 (number 228159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 or 31 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF - promoted to acting-sergeant.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Lieutenant Leo Lefebvre Richard
Born on 9 January 1890 in Dorchester, New Brunswick - next of kin listed as Honorary Ambrose David Richard, Dorchester, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railway contractor accountant; single; no current military service; previously served with the 10th Queen's Own Canadian Hussars, Quebec; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - transferred to the 165th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Valcartier, Quebec, on 1 June or 23 September 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in England as a captain - commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps on 19 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - transferred to the 165th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Valcartier, Quebec, on 1 June or 23 September 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in England as a captain - commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps on 19 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)
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Private Adrien Richard
Born in 1883 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Eugene Lavau[?], Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 210760) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 September 1916 - invalided sick to England on 1 March 1917 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 30 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - later promoted to lance-corporal.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 210760) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 September 1916 - invalided sick to England on 1 March 1917 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 30 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - later promoted to lance-corporal.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Donald Rice
Born on 8 December 1881 in Caithness, Scotland - husband of Catherine Rice, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as gas stocker; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 669811) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 February 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 669811) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 February 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Private Albert Charles Ribbans
Born on 12 August 1897 in London, England - son of W. and Laura Ribbans, Meaford, Ontario (later Orillia, Ontario) - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as wood worker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 838694) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 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)
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 838694) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Arthur Rhodes, MM
Born on 7 November 1896 in Birmingham, England - brother of James Rhodes, 59th Battalion, CEF - friend of William John Howard, Sunderland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724567) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a stretcher bearer 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))
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724567) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a stretcher bearer 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))
Monday, 21 November 2011
Private William James Reynolds
Born on 25 November 1896 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emily Reynolds, Appleton, Ontario - brother of Lance-Corporal Percy George Reynolds, MM, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stove mounter; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410180) - 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 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to acting-sergeant.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410180) - 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 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to acting-sergeant.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Major Lawrence Carlyle Reynolds
Born on 29 January 1883 in Wingham, Ontario - husband of Ada Florence Reynolds, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as industrial engineer; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (five years).
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 - transferred to the 73rd Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1917 - transferred to the 78th Battalion, CEF - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major from 20 April 1917 to 26 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 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)
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 - transferred to the 73rd Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1917 - transferred to the 78th Battalion, CEF - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major from 20 April 1917 to 26 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 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 Howard Sutton Reynolds
Born on 5 May 1894 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of J. Reynolds, Chapleau, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Arnprior, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as railroad man; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320274) - 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.C.1), 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320274) - 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.C.1), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Private Francis Samuel Reynolds
Born on 23 May 1899 (lied on attestation paper, giving 1897) in Brockville, Ontario - son of James Reynolds, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 639143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 639143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 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)
Friday, 18 November 2011
Private Eric Godfrey Reynolds
Born on 6 August 1897 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Henry Reynolds, Port Hope, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Port Hope, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with cadets (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 805357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 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)
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 805357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 April 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Samuel Revord
Born on 24 July 1885 in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - son of Samuel Revord, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lineman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410386) - 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 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Signals Pool, CEF, on 8 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410386) - 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 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Signals Pool, CEF, on 8 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)
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Robert Renton, MM
Born on 13 December 1880 in Montrose, [???] - son of Margaret Renton, Romiley, Cheshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as storekeeper and construction worker; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 July 1915 (number 144476) - 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 - injured accidentally on 17 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 26 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the night of October 30th, 1917, during operations before Passchendaele. While accompanying the Battalion Pack Train with rations they came under very heavy shell fire and suffered a number of casualties both from the heavy enemy shelling and from gas. He assisted in the re-organization of the ration party and by his initiative and bravery undoubtedly did much toward getting them through with a minimum of casualties. He set a very fine example of personal courage and devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "This N.C.O. showed great devotion to duty as C.Q.M.S. on night of Oct. 30/17 and displayed splendid qualities of leadership when the pack train, on its way to B.H.Q. was being heavily shelled. Again on Oct. 31st after the first attempt had failed he made the 2nd attempt and got through with the rations."
(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.137; 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))
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 July 1915 (number 144476) - 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 - injured accidentally on 17 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 26 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the night of October 30th, 1917, during operations before Passchendaele. While accompanying the Battalion Pack Train with rations they came under very heavy shell fire and suffered a number of casualties both from the heavy enemy shelling and from gas. He assisted in the re-organization of the ration party and by his initiative and bravery undoubtedly did much toward getting them through with a minimum of casualties. He set a very fine example of personal courage and devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "This N.C.O. showed great devotion to duty as C.Q.M.S. on night of Oct. 30/17 and displayed splendid qualities of leadership when the pack train, on its way to B.H.Q. was being heavily shelled. Again on Oct. 31st after the first attempt had failed he made the 2nd attempt and got through with the rations."
(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.137; 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 David Benedict Rennoldson
Born on 21 March 1887 in London, England - son of David Henry and Gertrude Rennoldson, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanical engineer; single; no current or previous service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.7 inches; chest of 38.8 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 2 March 1915 (number 410927) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 2 March 1915 (number 410927) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Private Joseph Peter Renaud
Born on 16 September 1878 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Kate Renaud, Aylmer, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single [?]; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1918: present address in Bellingham, Washington; father of Elford Joseph Renaud, Alymer, Quebec; trade as miner; widower; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 1.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 144522) - 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 - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 1 June 1916 - [served in Canada only] - joined [???] in North Vancouver, British Columbia, on 7 January 1918 (number 2057341) - [then].
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 11 August 1915 (number 144522) - 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 - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 1 June 1916 - [served in Canada only] - joined [???] in North Vancouver, British Columbia, on 7 January 1918 (number 2057341) - [then].
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Charles Renaud
Born on 23 June 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Leontine Renaud, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144241) - 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 - 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)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 August 1915 (number 144241) - 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 - 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)
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Private Benjamin Herbert Renaud
Born on 10 June 1894 in Eastview, Ontario - son of Charles Renaud Sr., Quarries, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as general hand; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410178) - 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 6 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410178) - 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 6 February 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Fred Relton
Born on 8 November 1883 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England - husband of Alice Relton, Quebec, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draftsman; married; currently a member of the 8th Regiment Royal Rifles; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 57th Battalion, CEF, in Quebec, Quebec, on 31 October 1915 (number 448357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1919.
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 57th Battalion, CEF, in Quebec, Quebec, on 31 October 1915 (number 448357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1919.
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Monday, 14 November 2011
Corporal John Reith
Born on 19 March 1899 in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - son of James Reith, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Napinska, Manitoba; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 78th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 1 April 1916 (number 148797) - landed in France with the 78th Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 March or 1 April 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)
Joined the 78th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 1 April 1916 (number 148797) - landed in France with the 78th Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 March or 1 April 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 William Joseph Reilly
Born on 29 June 1871 in Dublin, Ireland - husband of Bridget Reilly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown, slightly grey hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 145072) - 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.
(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)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 145072) - 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.
(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, 13 November 2011
Lieutenant Henry Austin Reiffenstein
Born on 27 July 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James Henry Reiffenstein, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 24 December 1916 - assigned to the MHCC Discharge Depot Quebec on 15 April 1917 - assigned to the Branch, Deputy Adjutant General, Organization, Military Headquarters, on 10 May 1918 - served as District Record Officer, Military District No.6, from 22 June to 30 September 1920 - promoted to captain after returning to Canada.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 24 December 1916 - assigned to the MHCC Discharge Depot Quebec on 15 April 1917 - assigned to the Branch, Deputy Adjutant General, Organization, Military Headquarters, on 10 May 1918 - served as District Record Officer, Military District No.6, from 22 June to 30 September 1920 - promoted to captain after returning to Canada.
(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, 12 November 2011
Private Robert Abslom Reid
Born on 30 July 1887 in Roden, Ontario - son of Edward Reid, Campbellford, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Campbellford, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 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 11 January 1918 (number 3056093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 or injured accidentally and invalided to England on 19 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 or injured accidentally and invalided to England on 19 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 John Kenneth Reid
Born on 15 October 1896 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Elizabeth Reid, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 838722) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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)
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 838722) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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)
Friday, 11 November 2011
Private Howard Harold Reid
Born on 20 February 1898 in Pontiac, Quebec - son of Mrs. Henry Reid, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; brown complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1916 (number 1042493) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to the CLP[?] on 27 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; 240th Battalion, CEF, Sailing List)
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1916 (number 1042493) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to the CLP[?] on 27 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; 240th Battalion, CEF, Sailing List)
Private Henry Reid
Born on 1 May 1896 in Liverpool, England - son of Mary Reid, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 January 1915 (number 410342) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 November 1915 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 8 February 1917 - transferred to the 29th Battalion, CEF, on 17 October 1917 - wounded on 7 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 January 1915 (number 410342) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 November 1915 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 8 February 1917 - transferred to the 29th Battalion, CEF, on 17 October 1917 - wounded on 7 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)
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Lance-Corporal Harold Joseph Reid
Born on 30 October 1896 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. Mary Reid, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fitter; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 March 1915 (number 410599) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1917 - wounded on 4 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 March 1915 (number 410599) - 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 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1917 - wounded on 4 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 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 Lorenzo Regimbal
Born on 1 June 1895 in Hull, Quebec - husband of Yvonne Regimbal, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 May 1918 (number 3321596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 25 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 May 1918 (number 3321596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 25 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)
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Private Manson John Reeves
Born on 31 October 1894 in Seaforth, Ontario - son of Gabriel Reeves, Stratford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 727547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of those wounds on 10 November 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave VIII.I.110), 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)
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 727547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of those wounds on 10 November 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave VIII.I.110), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private William George Reed
Born on 4 June 1888 in North Williamsburg, Ontario - brother of Arthur Reed, Seattle, Washington - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as storekeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Private Ernald Redfern
Born on 14 March 1893 in Green Hill Lane, Derbyshire, England - son of William Arnold, Green Hill Lane, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410669) - 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410669) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Guy Anthony Reder
Born on 10 January 1895 in Dawsonville, Quebec - son of Mrs. Ethel Greer, Toledo, Ohio - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as sailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 1 December 1917 (number 2355770) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 26 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 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)
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 1 December 1917 (number 2355770) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 26 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 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)
Monday, 7 November 2011
Private James Reddy
Born on 5 March 1897 in Walsall, England - brother of Joseph Reddy, Mascouche, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Westboro, Ontario; trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 June 1916 (number 246511) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 28 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)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 June 1916 (number 246511) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 28 March 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Earnest Rebeau
Born on 12 August 1898 in London, England - son of Alice Rebeau, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Thedford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Thedford, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 845189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Thedford, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 845189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Private David George Read
Born on 27 July 1896 in Asphodel Township, Peterborough County, Ontario - son of William G. and Nellie C. Read, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student O.A.C.; single; currently a member of the Guelph COTC; previous served with a cadet corps (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 (number 410998) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 (number 410998) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Lance-Corporal James Alexander Rea
Born on 13 December 1895 in Kingston, Ontario - son of David J. Rea, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stone cutter; single; no current military service; previously served with the 14th Regiment in Kingston (five years[?]); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 410385) - 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 21 February 1917 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 410385) - 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 21 February 1917 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion 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)
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Private William Lucas Raynor
Born on 8 September 1892 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England - son of Albert Edward Raynor, Georgetown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 5th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment (two years); height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410865) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 1 September 1916 - invalided to England on 5 September 1916 - died of those wounds on 30 June 1917 - buried in Huddersfield (Edgerton) Cemetery (grave 41.50C), United Kingdom.
(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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410865) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 1 September 1916 - invalided to England on 5 September 1916 - died of those wounds on 30 June 1917 - buried in Huddersfield (Edgerton) Cemetery (grave 41.50C), United Kingdom.
(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 Adolphe Thomas Raymond
Born on 7 December 1892 in Matane, Quebec, or Fall River, Massachusetts - son of Mrs. Cecille Raymond, Matane, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Arnprior, Ontario; trade as mill hand; single; currently a member of the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment (8 months); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 12 May 1916 (number 246256) - discharged from the 207th Battalion on 12 November 1916 - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3320810) - 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)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 12 May 1916 (number 246256) - discharged from the 207th Battalion on 12 November 1916 - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3320810) - 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)
Friday, 4 November 2011
Private Robert William Ray
Born on 13 April 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Emma Ray, Gatineau Point, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410313) - 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410313) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Thomas Wesley Rawlings
Born on 30 December 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of M. Rawlings, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 July 1915 (number 144024) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 July 1917 - died on 17 March 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Houchin British Cemetery (grave I.G.10), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.136)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 July 1915 (number 144024) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 July 1917 - died on 17 March 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Houchin British Cemetery (grave I.G.10), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.136)
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Private Harold Rawlings
Born on 19 June 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Rawlings, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1916: previously served with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (six months).
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144009) - discharged in December 1915 - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 27 September 1916 (number 1042157) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 June 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144009) - discharged in December 1915 - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 27 September 1916 (number 1042157) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 June 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Private James Leslie Raven
Born on 19 July 1888 in Meaford, Ontario - husband of Lily Maud Raven, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as machinist; married; no current or previous military service; religious denomination "Disciples"; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 838168) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 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)
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 838168) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 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 William Rathwell
Born in 1895 in Merrickville, Ontario - son of John Rathwell, Merrickville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Brockville, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 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 3055519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Corporal Samuel Edward Rathwell
Born on 4 June 1890 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - husband of Myrtle Rathwell, Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario (later Toronto, Ontario) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stationary engineer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1915 (number 410384) - 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 22 April 1918 - died of those wounds on 2 May 1918 - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.32), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1915 (number 410384) - 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 22 April 1918 - died of those wounds on 2 May 1918 - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.32), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private John Wesley Rathwell
Born on 17 August 1898 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Joseph W. and Emma Rathwell, Frankville, Ontario (later Outlook, Saskatchewan) - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Frankville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 640029) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - died of those wounds on 21 August 1918 - buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery (grave VII.B.3B), 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 640029) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - died of those wounds on 21 August 1918 - buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery (grave VII.B.3B), 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)