Private Gusty Rochon

Born on 7 May 1896 in Glen Roy, Glengarry County, Ontario - son of Levi Rochon, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current military service; previously served with the volunteers during the 1914 camp; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; black eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410872) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

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

Private Arthur Rochon, MM

Born on 16 May 1895 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Cyril Rochon, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark blue[?] hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 (number 410607) - 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 28 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th to 30th 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)

Private Arthur Rochon

Born on 17 October 1895 in Glen[?] Bay, Ontario - son of Mr. Helain[?] Rochon, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 633248) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 September 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Private Alfred Rochon, MM

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, on 15 January 1916 (number 633220) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - 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))

Private John Lawrence Roche

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 18 January 1918 (number 3055886) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Matthew Northrup Robson

Son of Matthew Grozier and Alice W. Robson, Port Leyden, New York.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July[???] 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410871) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 October 1916 - 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 Frank Robson

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 June 1915 (number 144492) - 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 - repatriated to Canada on 12 June 1919 - 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.139)

Lance-Corporal Clarence Wilfred Robson

Son of Walter Robson, St. Mary's, Ontario.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, on 3 April 1916 (number 727745) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.8), 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 Morris Robinson

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410606) - 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 16 June 1917 - died on 8 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VIII.E.10), Belgium.

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

Private Wallace Alexander Robinson

Born on 8 February 1899 in Waltham, Quebec - son of William Henry Robinson, Waltham, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Waltham, Quebec; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 74th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 January 1917 (number 344940) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" 2 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 Thomas Arthur Robinson

Born on 27 January 1885 in Edmonds, England - husband of Mrs. H[?]. Robinson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as waiter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 April 1916 (number 246160) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Roy Robinson

Born on 1 October 1890 in Waltham, Quebec - son of Stephen Robinson, Waltham, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Waltham, Quebec; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 639259) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 July 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)

Corporal Hugh Russell Sloan

Born on 24 December 1892 in County Down, Ireland - son of Joseph Robinson, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410870) - 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 26 April 1917 - wounded on 29 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

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

Private Howard Challen Robinson

Born on 15 July 1890 in Omagh, Halton County, Ontario - son of George and Margaret Robinson, Milton, Halton County, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitewood Grove, Ontario; trade as traction engineer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 648785) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.5), France.

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

Private George Southwell Robinson

Born on 21 December 1894 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Robinson, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Church of England; trade as toolmaker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (numbered 3320215) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - died on 3 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.30), 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 George Edward Robinson

Born on 14 August 1883 in Brock, Ontario - husband of Ida Robinson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.75 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 669892) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - died on 7 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Lillers Communal Cemetery (grave V.C.47), 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 George Robinson

Born on 24 March 1894 in Papineauville, Quebec - son of John Robinson, Papineauville, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Papineauville, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 April 1918 (number 3321292) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.

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

Private Ernest Robinson

Born on 15 March 1889 in Sheffield, England - son of Rhoda Ann Robinson, Ikleston, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as miner; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 669351) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 9 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 Clifford Samuel Robinson

Born on 7 November 1897 or 1898 in Dundas, Ontario - son of Mrs. A.J. Robinson, Winchester, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winchester, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 November 1916 (number 246733) - [then?] - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 19 January 1917 (number 1042844) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 10 April 1918.

Died on 1 May 1928.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Alfred Ernest Robinson

Born on 10 April 1891 in Chapeau, Quebec - husband of Mary Rachael Robinson, Chapleau, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chapleau, Ontario; trade as conductor; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 724193) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 1918.

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

Lance-Corporal Abe Robinson

Born on 25 March 1890 in Lanark, Ontario - husband of Grace Robinson, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Perth, Ontario; trade as laborer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 42nd Regiment (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 170 pounds; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 787137) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 16 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 Delphis Robinette

Born on 10 December 1884 in Quebec City, Quebec - husband of Rosie Robinette, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 June 1916 (number 246489) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.1), 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 William Duncan Robertson

Born on 10 February 1896 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - next of kin listed as Reverend Alex Robertson, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Vankleek Hill Collegiate cadet corps; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410183) - 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 25 or 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 1917.

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

Private Victor Henry Robertson

Born on 8 January 1887 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England - husband of Elizabeth Charlotte Robertson, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as machinist; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 639363) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918.

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

Private Samuel Robertson

Born on 18 December 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of William Robertson, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lansdowne, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 639628) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 August 1917 - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

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

Private Robert Roberston

Born on 10 July 1898 in Glasgow, Scotland - nephew of Mrs. Jane Melvin, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Manotick, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 5th Princess Louise's Dragoon Guards Reinforcing Draft, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 June 1917 (number 2350329) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private John Meldrum Robertson

Born on 18 June 1894 in Springhill, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Robertson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1915 (number 410182) - 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 22 November 1916.

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

Private John Robertson

Born on 21 July 1892 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of John Robertson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as "confection"; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a drummer in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 246097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private James Arthur Robertson, MM

Born on 24 December 1896 in Port Simpson, British Columbia - nephew of James A. Robertson, Braeside RMD, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Braeside RMD, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1916 (number 246649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.2), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courageous conduct near Hallu on Aug. 10th and 11th, 1918."

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

Private Herman Robertson

Born on 11 April 1896 in Fairbault, Rice County, Minnesota - nephew of Albert Thompson, Brocket, Ramsey County, North Dakota - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Portal, North Dakota; trade as baggageman; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1916 (number 261143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 6 September 1917 - invalided to England on 11 September 1917.

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

Corporal Alexander James Robertson

Born on 6 August 1875 in Cincinnati, Ohio - husband of Mary Robertson, Honolulu, Hawaii - brother of Mrs. Minnie Wylilie, Honolulu, Hawaii - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as soldier; married; no current military service; previously served with the Scots Guards (fourteen years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; light complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 May 1916 (number 208387) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 November 1917 - wounded on 21 April 1918 - invalided to England on 28 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 William Roberts

Born on 30 December 1897 in Lanark, Ontario - son of W. Roberts, Lanark, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 145 pounds; fair complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 787066) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 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)

Private Robert Wright Roberts

Born on 3 July 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England - brother of Mrs. N.J. Winstanley, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Kinburn, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 145356) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 16 June 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 30 July 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 22 August 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 29 March 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.138)

Private Joseph William Roberts

Born on 7 May 1891 in Exeter, Devonshire, England - son of Joseph William and Sarah Roberts, Exeter, Devonshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 775934) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XI.D.22), 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 Joseph Sydney Roberts

Born on 27 April 1884 in Hull, Yorkshire, England - son of John Roberts, Hull, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Trenton, Ontario; trade as accountant; single; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd East Yorkshire Volunteer Artillery; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, as a sergeant in Trenton, Ontario, on 23 December 1916 (number 1093182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 254th Battalion, CEF)

Private Joseph Roberts

Born on 20 March 1898 in Jayville, New York - son of Joe Roberts, Watertown, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.

Joined the 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 March 1917 (number 2157465) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 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; Sailing List, 253rd Battalion, CEF)

Private John Frederick Roberts

Born on 19 January 1892 in London, England - son of Mrs. Marryann Whitelock, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as pipe fitter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410604) - 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 29 October 1917 - invalided to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Private Harry Edgar Roberts

Born on 10 November 1898 in Innerkip, Oxford County, Ontario - son of Charles Roberts, Restoule, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Restoule, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 162nd Battalion, CEF, in Sundridge[?], Ontario, on 17 June 1916 (number 658032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Private George Roberts

Born on 26 December 1896 in Liverpool, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Roberts, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 2 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410869) - 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 - joined the 75th Battalion, CEF, on 14 February 1917 - wounded on 9 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 Edward Arthur Roberts

Born on 1 April 1885 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Holts and Amelia Roberts, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 March 1916 (number 246048) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - died on 15 November 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery (grave I.C.61), 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 Edgar James Robert

Born on 25 June 1895 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of R.W. Roberts, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410390) - 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 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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

Private David Robb

Born on 16 March 1876 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland - husband of Jessie Robb, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario; trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; black with grey hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 639479) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 1918 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

Possibly died in 1949 and buried in Elmview Cemetery, Kars, Ontario.

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

Private John Hamilton Roasmond

Born on 18 March 1897 in Golden Lake, Ontario - son of Samuel Roasmond, Bonnechere, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Bonnechere, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 April 1918 (number 3321003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 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 Richard Linden Roane

Born on 12 November 1897 in Dallas, Texas - son of Mrs. J.H. Stafford, Stafford, Mississippi - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Detroit, Michigan; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Amherstburg, Ontario, on 2 December 1916 (number 513375) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded 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)

Sergeant John Riy

Born on 25 December 1892 in Kamenee[?], Podelosky, Russia - son of John Riy, Paschcowesky, Russia - brother of Private Aron Riy, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410603) - 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 3 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918 - [then] - joined the 4th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, in Montreal, Quebec, on 28 April 1919.

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

Private Rae George Ritchie

Born on 15 March 1894 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of George Ritchie, Kelowna, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill COTC; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.2 inches; chest of 36.2 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Attended McGill College, British Columbia, from 1911 to 1913.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 March 1915 (number 410929) - departed for England in May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - invalided to England in July 1916 - invalided to Canada in November 1917 - discharged from the CEF in 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.111)

Private Aron Riy

Born on 20 December 1893 in Nememee[?], Podelosky, Russia - son of John Riy, Paschcoweskey, Russia - brother of Sergeant John Riy, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 10 March 1915 (number 410602) - 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 3 November 1916 - invalided to England on 18 November 1916.

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

Private Hugh Ritchie

Born on 16 June 1873 in Michigan, United States of America (but has lived in Canada for thirty-five years) - son of Robert Ritchie, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark, turning grey, hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (numbered 410815) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 May or 4 June 1916.

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

Lieutenant Albert Ritchie

Born on 2 January 1895 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland - brother of David Ritchie, Laytonstone, [Scotland?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steward; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Navy (four years); Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 21st Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 May 1915 (number 59837) - landed in France with the 21st Battalion on 14 September 1915 - invalided sick to England on 17 March 1916 - commissioned and promoted to lieutenant with the 39th Battalion, CEF, on 20 November 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 November or 1 December 1916 - attended a grenade course from 17 to 23 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 December 1916 - attended a Machine Gun Course, 4th Divisional School, on 27 December 1916 - attached to the 16th Canadian Machine Gun Company, CEF, from 1 January to 1 October 1917 - attached to the Canadian Machine Gun Reinforcement Camp, CEF, from 2 October to 19 October 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 20 October 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 Walter Celestian Risch

Born on 1 September 1885 in London, England - son of Mrs. Fanny Risch, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the 3rd VB Queens (England, two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410868) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916.

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

Born on 11 September 1893 in White Lake, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ring, White Lake, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410832) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 16 February 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)

Sergeant Walter Henry Francis Riley

Born on 12 October 1882 in London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Ada Riley, Westboro, Ontario (later Portsmouth, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 1st Hampshire Royal Engineers (seven years, corporal); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410867) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 28 November 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)

Lieutenant Ralph Joseph Rieger

Born on 6 September 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - son of John and Sarah J. Rieger, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Edmonton, Alberta; trade as civil engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 December 1915 (number 207260) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 February 1917 - wounded on 5 or 7 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1917 - sent to England for Officer's Training Course on 14 September 1917 - commissioned as a lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.26), 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 Cemetery, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Thomas Ridley

Born on 12 August 1893 in Birmingham, England - husband of Annie Ridley, Aberdeen, Scotland - next of kin listed as Charles Ridley, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single [?]; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy and clear complexion; light blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 August 1915 (number 144687) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 28 or 29 June 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 2 January 1918.

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

Private George Joseph Thomas Ridley

Born on 9 June 1877 in London, England - husband of Emma Margaret Ridley, Ottawa, Ontario (later Montreal, Quebec) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the London Irish Rifles, the 2nd Middlesex, 3rd Field Company Canadian Engineers, and the Governor General's Foot Guards; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown (grey) hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410388) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 11 Auguat 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - died on 17 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.C.25), France.

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

Private James Ross Riddell

Born on 9 June 1892 in Carleton Place, Ontario - next of kin listed as Norman McLeod and Elizabeth Riddell, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Queen's University COTC (corporal); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35.3 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 20 April 1915 (number 411142) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant at some point - died on 30 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery (grave I.M.11), 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 Frederick Charles Riddell

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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)