Private George Wallace Smart

Born on 16 July 1897 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Georgina A. Smart, 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 the cadets (two years) and the militia (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark and brown hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 805356) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Signal Company, CEF, on 24 March or 23 April 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 William Stanley Smaller

Born on 27 January 1896 in Hull, England - brother of Grace Smaller, Streetsville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 74th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 135221) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 March 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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

Born on 1 March 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Pilgrim, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410491) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 11 October 1915 - wounded on 10 or 15 June 1916 - wounded on 26 or 31 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)

Private Charles Hadden Sly

Born on 20 January 1893 in Morton, South Crosby, Ontario - son of Giula Sly, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 639362) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918.

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

Private Esmund Slotten

Born on 11 January 1894 in Bergen, Norway - son of Mrs. Bertha Slotten, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 July 1916 (number 261617) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 March 1917 - wounded at duty on 26 May 1917 - wounded at duty on 26 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 25 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 Richard Sloggett

Born on 2 July 1889 in St. Sustell, Cornwall, England - son of William Sloggett, St. Sustell, Cornwall, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as motorman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (two years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; clear complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 December 1916 (number 1042568) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Sergeant Theodore Sloat

Born on 6 June 1890 in Fredericton, New Brunswick - next of kin listed as Mrs. William Sloat, Fredericton, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as shoemaker; single; currently a member of the 71st Regiment (five years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 12th Battalion, CEF, in Valcartier, Quebec, on 22 September 1914 (number 22674) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 19 October 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with reserve units.

Died on 31 January 1926.

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

Born on 8 July 1898 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Slattery, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as casket trimmer; single; no current military service; previously served with one militia camp of the 56th Regiment; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 640001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 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)

Captain John Onion Slaght, MC

Born on 7 March 1887 in Langton, Ontario - husband of Ella May Slaght, Farnham, Surrey, England (married 3 June 1916) - son of Charles H. Slaght, Atherton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as superintendant manufacturer; married; currently a member of the 39th Regiment Norfolk Rifles; previously served with the 24th Regiment Gray Horse, 2nd Regiment Queen's Own Rifles, and the 106th Regiment Light Infantry; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 53rd Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Sewell Camp, Manitoba, on 15 July 1915 - promoted to Captain and Adjutant on 16 March 1916 - embarked at Halifax, Nova Scotia, for overseas on 29 March 1916 - disembarked at Liverpool, England, on 9 April 1916 - attached to 10th Training Brigade, Witley, England, on 23 October 1916 - served as a Staff Captain with the 9th Canadian Training Brigade at Bramshott, England, from 25 October 1916 to 1 January 1917 - taken on the strength of the 202nd Battalion, CEF, at Witley, England, on 9 February 1917 - struck off strength to the 9th Reserve Battalion at Witley, England, on 16 June 1917 - left England for France for service with 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 July 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 July 1917 - joined the 38th Battalion in the field on 13 July 1917 - appointed battalion adjutant on 1 November 1917 - killed in action on 16 March 1918 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XII.B.1), France.

Awarded the Military Cross - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked untiringly maintaining the ammunition supply and evacuating the wounded. He reconnoitred the front line and brought up his company to support the battalion to which he was attached, under continuous and heavy shell fire. His example did much to maintain the morale of the men under most difficult conditions." - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this Officer was in command of "C" Coy. and carried out his duties with conspicuous despatch and satisfaction, personally reconnoitring the front line in order to become familiar with conditions should a counter attack develop."

(Many thanks to Bill Terry, Captain Slaght's great-nephew for the image).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), digitized personnel file, Slaght, John O.; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Arthur William Skelton

Born on 24 February 1881 in London, England - husband of Sarah Skelton, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as chauffeur; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Engineers (two years), the Engineer Volunteers (four years), and the 38th Dufferin Rifles (four years).

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 772462) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 29 December 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 Jack Sinton

Born on 2 December 1897 in Montebello, Quebec - son of Mrs. Robert Sinton, St. Rose de Lima, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montebello, Quebec; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 August 1916 (number 1012500) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 21 or 22 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 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 Sinnett

Born on 24 September 1880 in Liverpool, England - husband of Florence C. Sinnett, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as telephone operator; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 775671) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 23 or 24 August 1917 - invalided to England on 14 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)

Private John James Singleton

Born on 17 March 1890 in Watertown, New York - son of Mrs. Catherine Singleton, Watertown, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the US Army (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 12 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410886) - 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 11 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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

Born on 23 January 1883 in Punjab, India - son of Mrs. Darbey Singh, Punjab, India - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410622) - 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 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 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)

Sergeant Arthur Bruce Freeman, MM

Born on 19 September 1896 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha Freeman, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as laundry hand, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 190301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - served as a Lewis gunner with the 38th Battalion - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - citation (from Paul Freeman's collection): "For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during operations on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE from October 29th to November 2nd 1917. This man was in charge of a Lewis gun crew, which duty he performed with conspicuous courage and satisfaction. He remained on duty during almost the whole of this period himself. At all times notwithstanding heavy hostile fire, he kept his gun in action and his crew organised for attack. During the intense enemy barrage on the night of October 31st, his Platoon Officer gave him permission to withdraw from his section to a less exposed position, which he declined to take advantage of, pointing out that he desired to be in readiness for any counter attack that might [sic] and held this post, protected his gun from becoming mud clogged by reason of the earth being thrown all around the position by artillery fire, by lying himself along side it. Throughout he did more than his duty at all times." - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "He performed his duties with conspicuous courage and satisfaction during the operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17."

After returning from the war, Freeman raised nine children and was later the grandfather to twenty-seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He worked as a letter carried for Canada Post from 1935 to 1961 when he retired. Freeman was active in the post-war 91st Battalion, CEF, and 38th Battalion, CEF, Associations and was a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion's Branch No. 41 (Lord Elgin) in St. Thomas, Ontario.

(Many, many thanks to Sergeant Freeman's grandson, Paul Freeman, for the photograph and the additional personal information.)

Private Albert Edward Kneller

Born on 6 September 1896 in London, England - son of Thomas Godfrey and Sarah Kate Kneller, Walsingham Centre, Ontario - brother of Private Thomas Charles Kneller, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Aylmer, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 35.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 189511) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 20 March 1918.

(Photo of Pte Kneller - with his brothers Thomas Charles to the left and Thomas Godefroy to the right - courtesy of Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; e-mail, Kathy Wyatt, 4 February 2013)

Private Walter Howard Frederick

Born on 8 October 1897 in Reward Township, Kent, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alfred Frederick, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 7 April 1916 (number 190278) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1917.

(Photo of Pte. Frederick - on the viewer's right, his brother Melrose on the left) courtesy of Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives).

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

Born on 9 August 1880 in Ross, England - husband of Harriett Sindrey, Oakville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oakville, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Oakville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 663403) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Harold Marston Sims

Born on 23 April 1890 in Stourbridge, England - next of kin listed as George F. Simms, Stourbridge, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; currently a member of the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; previously served with the Malvern College Officers' Training Corps in England; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.4 inches; chest of 34.7 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 (number 410923) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 15 October 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 Wesley Simpson

Born on 28 February 1895 in Vars, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Simpson, Vars, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Vars, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 January 1917 (number 246804) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.3), 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 Thomas Simpson

Born on 26 April 1877 in Cambridge, England - husband of S. Simpson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as tinsmith and engineer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 16th Bedfordshires in England (eight years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 July 1916 (number 246624) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 March 1918 - transferred to the 8th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 17 April 1918 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 25 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 Ralph Patterson Simpson

Born on 10 April 1894 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Minnie Simpson, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410794) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 September 1916.

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

Private George Frederick Simpson

Born on 19 November 1893 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of George Simpson, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Edmonton, Alberta; trade as electrician; single; no current military service; previously served with the 18th Infantry, US Army (three years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 175 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark auburn hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 4 November 1916 (number 1042436) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 23 or 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 30 March 1918.

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

Private Frederick Charles Simpson

Born on 1 January 1884 in Scotland - husband of Ida Simpson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment (since 5 January 1915); previously served with the Royal Fusiliers (six years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410193) - 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 Maurice Simmons

Born on 22 September 1893 in Sunderland, England - son of Mrs. Lena Simmons, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as operator; single; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410621) - 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 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 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 Herbert Wilson Simmons

Born on 24 February 1880 in Simmons, Quebec - son of William Simmons, Simmons, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 158 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 5 May 1915 (number 410620) - 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 2 or 3 September 1916 - invalided to England on 6 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool on 20 February 1918 - later served with the Canadian Army Veterinary 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 Edward Simmons

Born on 22 April 1889 in Selby, Yorkshire, England - brother of Miss Evelyn Simmons, South Lambeth, England - friend of Mrs. Alice Ward, Selby, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410885) - 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 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 November 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.21), France.

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

Private Roy Gregor Simmonds

Born on 15 April 1897 in Essex, England - son of Sarah Simmonds, Bridge Croft, Widdington, Newport, Essex, England - friend of Lewis R. Green, Stirling, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair-ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219740) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - died of sickness in England on 6 August 1916 - buried in Bramshott (St. Mary) Churchyard (grave I.K.4), England.

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

Private Edward Simister

Born on 21 September 1892 in Oldham, Lancaster, England - son of R. Simister, Webb, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Webb, Saskatchewan; trade as well driller; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 31 March 1916 (number 261101) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - invalided sick to England on 10 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Railway Troops, 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 Thomas Hector Silverthorn

Born on 21 December 1893 in Scarborough, York County, Ontario - son of Samuel Silverthorn, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 838179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 2 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England 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 Oscar Silverthorn

Born on 12 September 1896 in Windham, Ontario - son of Francis Silverthorn, Glenmeyer, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Verscheleye, Ontarion; trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 2265556) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 or 18 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 or 6 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.37), France.

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

Lieutenant Roy Wellington Sills

Born on 7 September 1892 in Halloway, Ontario - son of John Sills, Halloway, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Halloway, Ontario; married; trade as farmer; Methodist; currently a member of the 49th Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Ontario on 14 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1918 - wounded on 11 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 William Silcock

Born on 18 November 1875 in London, England - husband of Annie Silcock, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married; currently a member of the 57th Regiment; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 July 1915 (number 410619) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 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 James Edward Siggins

Born on 5 January 1897 in Ascot, Berkshire, England - son of Elizabeth Ronford Netland[?], Ascot, Berkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 January 1915 (number 410400) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 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 Francis Sias

Born on 29 January 1883 in New York, New York - son og John Francis Sias, Brooklyn, New York - brother of Elmer E. Sias, Brooklyn, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Detroit, Michigan; trade as tinsmith; single; no current military service; previously served with the US Army (six years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 29 February 1916 (number 208048) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 or 4 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died of those wounds on 6 July 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave H.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)

Private William Charles Shuttle

Born on 22 February 1885 in Toronto, Ontario - son of James Shuttle, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as reed worker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410618) - 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 2 or 3 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 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)

Lance-Corporal Clifton Charles Shultz, MM

Born on 6 April 1894 in Godfrey, Ontario - son of Alva Shultz, Godfrey, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Godfrey, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 3056217) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

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

Born on 26 November 1881 in Faversham, Kent, England - husband of Edith G. Shrubshall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as locomotive engineer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 775972) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.27), France.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - citation: "For conspicuous gallantry during the operations south of Lihon on 10th August, 1918, when the advance of his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun post. He charged the position single-handed and, though the enemy got the gun away, he killed two of the crew. His action aided the advance of his platoon. During the entire action his example and disregard of his own safety were an inspiration to the men of his platoon." - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For splendid conduct during operations south of Lihon 10.8.18."

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

Born on 17 March 1899 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of A.E. Shorter, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as brother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; dark eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 3rd Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 April 1917 (number 2043061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 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 Gordon Holloway Shore

Born on 11 January 1898 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Isabella Shore, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as wife; trade as bookkeeper; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; weight of 131 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 October 1917 (number 2591156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Lance-Corporal Joseph Cuthbert Shipton

Born in November 1892 in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia - son of George Walter Shipton and Eleanor Shipton, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as biologist; single; currently a member of the Officers' Training Corps at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph; previously served with the Officers' Training Corps Whitgift[?] Grammar School, London, England; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Earned a Bachelors of Science from University of Toronto.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411015) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died of sickness on 16 January 1916 - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave II.B.14), 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 Norman Staunton Shields

Born on 21 October 1882 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Catherine Shields, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (669380) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 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)

Sergeant George Norman Shields

Born on 23 September 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of George Shields, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Chicago, Illinois; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; religious denomination "C.S."; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 August 1917 (numbered 3030130) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Alexander Shields

Born on 1 March 1896 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Austin Shields and Mary Shields (nee Cole), Renfrew, Ontario - nephew of Hugh John Shields, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Renfrew, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 145 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair; "Slightly flat-footed".

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 10 January 1917 (number 1042790) - embarked at Halifax, Nova Scotia, onboard SS MEGANTIC - disembarked at Liverpool, England, on 14 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, at Seaford, England, on 14 May 1917 - struck off strength to the 156th Battalion, CEF, at Witley, England, on 4 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 January 1918 - left for the 38th Battalion in the field on 22 January 1918 - joined the 38th Battalion in the field on 13 March 1918 - invalided to the 12th Canadian Field Ambulance on 12 October 1918 - transferred to 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station on 14 October 1918 - diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia on 14 October 1918 - died of sickness at 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station on 18 October 1918 - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VIII.B.6), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8864-13, Personnel Records, Shields, Alex; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Sergeant Clifford Ross Shibley

Born on 21 May 1892 in Hanover, Ontario - son of George Shibley, Tavistock, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Milverton, Ontario; trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Milverton, Ontario, on 23 January 1916 (number 727406) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private James Sherman

Born on 25 April 1887 in Eganville, Ontario - husband of Lilly Sherman, Ottawa, 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 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 December 1916 (number 2003593) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 28 November 1917 - 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 Richard Wyndorn Sherlock

Born on 18 April 1889 in Logworth, Sussex, England - son of Richard Sherlock, Pasworth[?], Sussex, England - 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 6.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 25 November 1915 (number 437998) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XV.A.20), 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 James Patrick Sheridan

Born on 15 May 1872 in Dublin, Ireland - husband of Ruth Sheridan, City View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in City View, Ontario; trade as farm laborer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (four years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1916 (number 246629) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 27 February 1918 - 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 Alexander Byron Sheppard

Born on 12 November 1879 in Poona[?], India - next of kin listed as Mrs. Adelain Sheppard, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the Harts Volunteers Highlanders College (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410884) - 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 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - transferred to the imperial army on 11 January 1918 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 Frederick Shenton

Born on 6 October 1875 in Vancouver, British Columbia - nephew of Martha Noroup, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: "Nat. American"; trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the "State Militia"; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 207526) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - 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 Bernard Shemelds

Born on 8 July 1896 in Sheffield, England - brother of Miss Charlotte Woodhouse, Sheffield, England - 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 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410616) - 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 2 September 1916 - invalided to France on 3 September 1916.

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

Private William Henry Sheldon

Born on 28 February 1893 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of Joseph Sheldon, Coboconk, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Coboconk, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as lumberman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055630) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 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)

Lieutenant Corydon Coulson Sheldon

Born on 31 January 1880 in Leamington, Ontario - son of Solomon J. Sheldon, Leamington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address at the YMCA, Ottawa, Ontario; trade as civil servant; Methodist; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 November 1917 - invalided injured to England on 22 June 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 December 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 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)

Lieutenant Walter Lloyd Sheffield

Born on 25 May 1897 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Mrs. Charles Sheffield, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 51st Battery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 319976) - [then] - joined the 74th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 17 January 1917 (number 344953) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - sent to England for the Officers' Training Course on 22 August 1918 - promoted to Lieutenant with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 23 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 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 Gus Sheff

Born on 4 December 1881 in Bethelehem, Pennsylvania - brother of John Sheff, Cleveland, Ohio - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; trade as teamster; single; no current military service; previously served with the French Army (in Algiers, three years, c.1900-03); Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 August 1916 (number 261714) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 26 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.23), 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 Phillip Trent Sheehan, MM

Born on 10 August 1884 in Quebec City, Quebec - son of Thomas Sheehan, [no address given] - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Timmins, Ontario; trade as prospector; single; no current military service; previously served with the military in Quebec City (six years); Jewish; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Timmins, Ontario, on 11 April 1916 (number 208327) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For bravery and determination during operations between Lihon and Chilly Aug. 11th 1918."

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