Private Norman Rutter

Born on 8 July 1896 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Lena Rutter, Coboconk, Ontario - brother of Private Richard Rutter, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 12 November 1915 (number 724568) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 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 Edward Rutter

Born on 8 March 1887 in Southampton, England - son of Mrs. Frank Rutter, Aldermorn[?], Southampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Hampshire Volunteers (six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410270) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 September 1915 - 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)

Private Willis Stanley Rutherford

Born on 3 January 1894 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of James Rutherford, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as chauffeur; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055602) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 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)

Corporal Frederick Rutherford

Born on 20 July 1879 in Middlesboro, Yorkshire, England - husband of Ruby Rutherford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Engineers (six years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark red hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410875) - 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 24 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 Raymond H. Parker

Born on 26 November 1883 in Norwich, Norfolk, England - husband of Harriett E. Parker, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as woodworker; married; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; previously served with the 1st Volunteer Battalion, 1st Norfolk Regiment (seven years); Church of England; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 36th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 (number 406009) - commissioned as a lieutenant on 21 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 21 September 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Bapaume Post Military Cemetery (grave I.I.6), France.

(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the image of Lieut Parker's headstone).

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

Sergeant James Gordon McElligott, DCM

Born 29 June 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of T.W. McElligott, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as government inspector; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 May 1916 (number 246309) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 27 October 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack south of Dury on 2nd September, 1918. With two men he rushed a machine-gun post that was holding up the advance, killing some of the crew and capturing a number of prisoners, amongst whom were four officers. Though subjected to intense bombardment, he held on to this position, enabling the company to advance further, with slight losses." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept. 1st and 2nd 1918."

(Many thanks to Terry McElligott for the image of several members of the 38th Battalion, with Sgt McElligott on the viewer's right).

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

Born on 15 April 1894 in West Lorne, Ontario - brother of Miss T. McLennan, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in West Lorne, Ontario; trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 189531) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 6 November 1916.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of Pte. McLennan).

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

Born on 22 January 1895 in Norfolk, England - son of Mrs. Hannah Firmin, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 189984) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for this image of Pte Firmin).

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

Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) James Kemp Irwin, DCM

Born on 4 April 1897 in Norwich, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Irwin, Waterford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 March 1916 (number 190104) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion to attend the Officers' Training Course as a cadet on 27 October 1918 - commission not received before the Armistice was concluded.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the attack on the Drocourt-Queant line on September 2, 1918. During the attack he moved in advance of the company under intense machine-gun fire through the wire. In the assault with the battalion on the left he saved a critical situation by manoeuvering a platoon and clearing up an enemy machine-gun nest. When his officers had become casualties he led the company to the final objective and consolidated." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry, as C.S.M. of 'D' Company, during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Recommended for an unnamed award on 3 July 1917: "This N.C.O. rendered most valuable service while in charge of patrols and in assisting Sgt. Nunney in his work."

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of WO II Irwin).

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

Born on 11 October 1881 in Almonte, Ontario - husband of Mrs. G.A. Rutherford, Carlisle, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment (three years); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410311) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

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

Private Dalton Ruth

Born on 20 June 1887 in Lochlin, Ontario - husband of Effie Ruth, Lochlin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lochlin, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 726127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 or 5 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 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 Charles Sidney Gordon Caves

Born on 25 June 1897 in Alvinston, Ontario - son of Ida Caves, St. Thomas, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as call boy, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, red hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, on 6 March 1916 (number 190043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of Pte. Caves).

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

Born on 23 December 1895 in Sussex, England - son of William John Page, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 189530) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 20 February 1917 - struck off strength to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918.

(Thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of Pte Page).

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

Born on 25 December 1894 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England - ward of Samuel Olmstead, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mill hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410608) - 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 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 18 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 21 January 1918 - invalided to England on 5 February 1918.

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

Private George Russell Russell

Born on 22 June 1897 or 1898 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of George and Caroline Russell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade "just finished at High School, none"; single; no current military service; previously attended Officers' Training Corps (one year); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue gray eyes; brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; previously served with the 48th Regiment (two years as a private).

Joined the 92nd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 30 August 1915 (number 192954) - discharged circa January 1916 - joined the Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 2265671) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Joined the Permanent Force in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 July 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 Robert Russell

Born on 2 November 1893 in Carleton County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Christine J. Russell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 30 October 1914 (number 48592) - landed in France with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps on 7 or 9 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.29), 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 Edward Russell

Born on 15 May 1897 in Wishart, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Russell, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 633032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 28 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)

Sergeant David Russell

Born on 19 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Robert Russell, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroad clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410187) - 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 26 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.F.11), 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 Harvey Austin Rusk

Born on 11 July 1891 in Waterdown, Ontario - son of Richard Rusk, Waterdown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Elora, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Elora, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 928728) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918.

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

Private Walter Charles Rushton

Born on 8 August 1884 in Burton-on-Trent, Stafford, England - husband of Mrs. N.J. Rushton, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as decorator; married; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (four years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 246654) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917.

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

Private William John Rupert

Born on 30 November 1895 in Newington, Ontario - son of Mrs. H.O. Rupert, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Newington, Ontario; trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue-gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 15 June 1916 (number 261500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 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 David Ruffles

Alias Ernest Allan - born on 31 August 1892 in Broadstairs, Kent, England - foster son of Mrs. Mary Littlejohn, Mitchell, Ontario - friend of Mrs. W. Wilkins, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sawyer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410670) - 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 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.21), France.

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

Lance-Corporal William Ewart Rudrum

Born on 6 January 1886 in Hilverston, Norfolk, England - next of kin listed as Mary Ann Rudrum, Rockland, St. Mary's, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410874) - 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 or 11 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)

Private Max Rubin

Born on 10 January 1895 in Russia - son of Ida Rubin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 9th Mississauga Horse; no previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 August 1915 (number 144562) - 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)

Lance-Corporal Telesphore Roy

Born on 10 July 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Auguste Roy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the artillery (in Ottawa, discharged for being too young); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; good complexion; blue eyes; chestnut hair - at the time of his conscription in 1918: trade as locomotive fireman; present address same as mother.

Joined the [?] Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 19 April 1916 (number 243424) - [then] - conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1918 (number 3320650) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Joseph Henry Roy

Born on 18 May 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Victoria Roy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as teamster; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Army Service Corps (three months); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; dark brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 October 1917 (number 2591269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private John Wallace Rowney

Born on 3 October 1893 in Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland - son of Mrs. John Rowney, Darnmeen[?], Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as farm laborer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 18 January 1918 (number 257642) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Major Frederick Arnold Rowlandson

Joined the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 28 October 1914 (number 73309) - landed in France with the 28th Battalion on 15 or 17 September 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant on 26 March 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 1917 - seconded to the Canadian School of Musketry from 23 March to 25 July 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 August 1918 - seconded to the Canadian Embarkation Camp as second-in-command from 7 March to 16 May 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.31448, 8 July 1919) - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch'."

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

Sergeant Robert Rowlands

Born on 25 January 1895 in Herefordshire, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane Rowlands, Kingsthorpe, Hereford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rock laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, on 26 January 1915 (number 410827) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 6 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 Harold Elliott Rowlands

Born on 9 April 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as W. Rowlands, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Queen's University student; single; currently a member of the 13th Royal Regiment (in Hamilton, five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411120) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, as a captain on 3 July 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as a lieutenant on 8 January 1918 - wounded on 28 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 Robert Clarke Rowland

Born on 21 April 1893 or 1894 in Walkerton, Ontario - next of kin listed as J. Rowland, Walkerton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411127) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - [then] - joined the 160th Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, as a captain on 10 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 44th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross.

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

Born on 25 February 1892 in Dunrobin, Ontario - son of Mr. F. Rowe, Dunrobin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dunrobin, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 23rd Field Battery (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 246556) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 28 March 1918.

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

Lieutenant Thomas Alexander Rowat

Born on 19 August 1878 or 1888 in Winchester, Ontario - son of the Reverend Andrew Rowat and Margaret McKenzie Rowat, St. Lambert, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brick company manager; single; no current military service; previously served with the Duke of Connaught's Canadian Hussars (ten years previously as a provisional lieutenant); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as accountant; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; previously served with the Huntingdon Borderers (one year) and the Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (four years).

Joined the Divisional Cyclists, CEF, as a private in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 September 1915 (number 540450) - [then] - joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, as a lieutenant on 14 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - attached to the 182nd Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers, on 19 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 April 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.D.2), France.

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

Private John David Rowand

Born on 29 August 1898 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan - son of F.W. Rowand, Regina, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the cadets (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair to ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 28 June 1916 (number 261607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 December 1917 - wounded on 1 or 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918 - discharged on 18 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 Norman Thomas Routly

Born on 22 October 1895 in Brooklyn, Ontario - son of Thomas Routly, Brooklyn, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Brooklyn, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as grocery clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3055601) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.

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

Private Henri Oscar Routledge

Born in August 1887 in London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Arnold Pike, Warcham, Dorset, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mining student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.7 inches; chest of 37.1 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 March 1915 (number 410991) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 12 November 1915 in order to be commissioned.

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

Private Joseph Roussin

Born on 12 April 1887 in Oka, Quebec - husband of Jeanine Roussin, Oka, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 July 1915 (number 144159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 December 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1916 - joined the 69th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 22nd Battalion, CEF, on 27 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 16 August 1917 - wounded on 24 January 1918 - wounded on 2 April 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

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

Born on 1 January 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of William Rousselle, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as weaver; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 31 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056389) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 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)

Lance-Corporal Douglas Stark Rough

Born on 30 August 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - son of John Weir Rough, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as insurance clerk; single; currently a member of the Victoria Rifles of Canada (five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 411027) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 12 August 1915 - buried in Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.C.38), 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 Lee Rossell

Born on 1 December 1890 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Kansas City, Missouri, crossed out) - friend of Joseph E. Johnson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as automobile mechanic; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 December 1917 (number 3106222) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.

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

Private Phillip Fraser Ross

Born on 21 April 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Catharine Ross, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as chauffeur; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 4th Divisional Ammunition Sub-Park, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 April 1916 (number 1262300) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1918 - wounded on 10 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 September 1918 - struck off strength to England for duty on 29 January 1919 - later promoted to acting-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 Loyde Ross

Born on 26 February 1898 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Margaret Ross, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as drug clerk; single; currently a member of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 June 1916 (number 246450) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

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

Born on 9 March 1890 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of Margaret Ross, Point Saint Charles, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fitter; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.2 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411157) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 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)

Private James Ross

Born on 7 or 12 July 1872 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Margaret Ross, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brass moulder; married; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Royal Scots (twelve years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 29 November 1915 (number 410185) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 July 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 Charles Yule Ross

Born on 27 July 1896 in Argyle, Ontario - son of James Ross, Argyle, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Argyle, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 724732) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 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)

Captain Allan Crawford Ross

Born on 14 July 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Crawford Ross, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: holder of a Bachelor of Science; trade as electrical engineer; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - proceeded to England with the 2nd Reinforcement Draft on 23 June 1915 - rejoined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - seconded to the 4th Entrenching Battalion from 30 August 1916 to 15 September 1917 - transferred to the CCRC on 15 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 November 1917 - "RTC Inv." on 18 February 1918 - later served with the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, attached to the British-Canadian Recruiting Mission.

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

Born on 20 November 1872 in Clerkenwell, England - husband of Louisa[?] Ross, Verdun, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as engineer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; gray hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 30 November 1915 (number 133218) - landed in France with the 73rd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 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 Ruben Rosoph

Born on 5 May 1897 in Menok, Russia - son of Abram Rosoph, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Home Guard (six months); Jewish; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 144 pounds; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 9 February 1917 (number 1043025) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.

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

Private Franklin Matthew Rosevear

Born on 27 December 1872 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Jane Rosevear, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as Canadian Pacific Railway switchman; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 669356) - 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 12 April 1917.

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

Lieutenant William Harold Rose

Born on 3 November 1895 in Williamsburg, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. E.E. Rose, Elma, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as medical student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined No.3 General Hospital, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 February 1915 (number 440) - invalided sick to England on 18 October 1916 - commissioned and promoted to lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 1 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 July 1917 - sent to England for RTC[?] on 2 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 James Johnstone Rose

Born on 17 February 1888 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - son of Rev. John Rose, Crossboat, Stornoway, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 65th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 November 1915 (number 472627) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - invalided to England on 28 January 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 Frank Rorke

Born on 1 April 1893 in Muskoka, Ontario - son of Mary Rorke, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410873) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 March 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 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 Bruce Roper

Born on 5 July 1895 in Wingham, England - son of Elizabeth Roper, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodstock, Ontario; trade as baker; single; no current military service; previously served with the Essex Fusiliers; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 675331) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 1 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)

Sergeant Charles Atkinson Rooney

Born on 4 April 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Ethel Marion Rooney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as engraver; married; no current or previous military service; previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (four years) and the Army Service Corps (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, as a private in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 June 1916 (number 145889) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - attached to the 4th Division Headquarters from 1 September 1916 - struck off strength to the 4th Division Headquarters, CEF, on 14 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.139)

Lance-Corporal William Elmer Roome, MM

Born on 10 August 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Emma Maud Roome, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as clerk; married; currently a member of the 28th Perth Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 August 1916 (number 246634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 12 August 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 30 March 1918: "During enemy raid on our front Mar. 27/18 after his N.C.O. had been killed, this man took charge of the gun crew and later showed outstanding courage and initiative when the remainder of his gun crew had become casualties."

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

Born on 25 April 1892 in Eastbourne, England brother of Richard James Davis Rooke, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer / chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410395) - 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 15 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 September 1916 - wounded at duty 12 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Harry Rombach

Born on 15 July 1899 in Lachine, Quebec - son of Rachael Rombach, Lachine, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Midland, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 July 1917 (number 2497954) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Mike Romanuk

Born on 19 April 1890 in Carleton Place, Ontario [?] - son of Ivan Romanuk, Gonzelevka, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410394) - 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 or 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 4 November 1917 - transferred to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 6 August 1918.

Recommended for a Russian Decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 20 September 1917: "Recommended for a Russian Decoration for consistent good work, particularly on Nov. 18/16, Apr. 9/17 and June 25th to July 1st 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Lieutenant Frank Grenville Rolph

Born on 26 July 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. F.A. Rolph, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as lithographer; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Regiment Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 30 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 23 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 Roy Rohrer

Born on 20 March 1896 in Walsingham, Norfolk, Ontario - son of Oliver Rohrer, Aylmer, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 270473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 4 June 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)

Warrant Officer Class II (Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant) George Harold Rogers

Born on 28 July 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of George H. Rogers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 May 1915 (number 410392) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England of officers' training course on 27 September 1917 - commissioned as a lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 22 March 1918 to 10 January 1919.

Commissioned as a lieutenant with The Ottawa Highlanders on 15 March 1923 - [then] - promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 31 May 1936 - appointed commanding officer of The Cameron of Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.) on 1 June 1936 - appointed commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.), on 1 September 1939 - resigned on 10 March 1942 - served as Honorary Colonel of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 21 May 1982 to 20 May 1985.

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

Corporal George Frederick Rogers

Born on 6 March 1895 in Richmond, Surrey, England - son of Mrs. Amy Rogers, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Anrprior, Ontario, on 18 November 1915 (number 788218) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 17 April 1918 - wounded 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 Clancy Lawson Rogers

Born on 5 December 1894 in Dembigh, Ontario - husband of Wiletta Rogers, Odessa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Odessa, Ontario; married; Methodist; trade as cheesemaker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 7 May 1918 (number 3058443) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died of sickness on 30 October 1918 - buried in Queant Road Cemetery (grave I.B.16), 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 Wilfred Rodel

Born on 26 December 1887 in London, England - friend of William Waters, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 130 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 October 1915 (number 787320) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and 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 Hugh Roddy

Born on 10 January 1892 in County Armagh, Ireland - son of Joseph James Roddy and Mary Ellen Roddy, Caramoyle, Keady, County Armagh, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669729) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded at duty on 13 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 17 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.9), 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)