Private Charles Edward Soutar

Born on 10 December 1897 in London, England - husband of Mary Soutar, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as printer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 July 1916 (number 246571) - 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)

Private James Robert Soundy

Born on 23 January 1878 in Lambeth, London, England - husband of Elizabeth Soundy, McAlpine, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in McAlpine, Ontario; trade as fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; brownish eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 633485) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 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 Cyril Edgar Souch

Born on 30 March 1897 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Walter O. Souch, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bowmanville, Ontario; trade as druggist; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 805375) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Signals Pool, CEF, or 4th Divisional Signal Company, CEF, on 24 March 1918 - promoted to 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)

Lance-Corporal Andrew Sorell

Born on 2 May 1886 in Currans, Ontario - son of Joseph Sorell, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheese maker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410562) - 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 Willard Sherwood Soper

Born on 20 May 1896 in Redwood, New York - son of Martha Agnes Soper, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410405) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 11 November 1916 - 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 John Walter Sones

Born on 12 June 1884 in Hamilton, Ontario - husband of Ether Hardley Sones, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as butcher; married; no current military service; previously served with the 13th Royal Regiment (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 164th or 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 240335) - 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 Robert Pettigrew Somerville

Born on 31 January 1877 in Owen Sound, Ontario - husband of Evelyn Somerville, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as salesman; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 237253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 13 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 William Russell Sollitt

Born on 4 April 1897 in Myrtle, Ontario - son of Priscilla Sollitt, Uxbridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; trade as automobile repairer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 57th Regiment (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 93rd Battalion, CEF, in Peterborough, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 195282) - taken on the strength of the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 8 January 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 26 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Pricate Charles William Snyder

Born on 19 April 1896 in Guelph, Ontario - next of kin listed as Louis Philip Snyder and Mary Sophia Penhold, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student - arts; single; currently a member of the McGill Contingent COTC; no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37.2 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410904) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

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

Private John Allen Snow

Born on 19 May 1883 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - husband of Mrs. J.A. Snow, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as wife; trade as assistant surveyor; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1917 (number 513753) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 17 or 18 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)

Lance-Corporal Floyd Pauline Snider

Born on 19 July 1895 in Delta, Ontario - husband of Honora Smith, Delta, Ontario (added later) - next of kin listed as Alfred Snider, Delta, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; nearly black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410625) - 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 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 April 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 September 1918.

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

Private William Harvie Snelling

Born on 2 December 1899 (gave 1897 on enlistment form) in Grey Township, Huron County, Ontario - son of George Snelling, Mankton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mankton, Ontario; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; light or fair complexion; blue grey eyes; fair light brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Brussels, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 654371) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 1 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 William George Smith

Born on 3 April 1879 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Caroline Smith, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; grey hair.

Joined the 123rd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 766941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 21 or 24 August 1917 - invalided to England on 25 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 or 30 November 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 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 William Harold Smith

Born on 22 November 1898 in Lyn, Ontario - son of Cornelius and Mary Smith, Lyn, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lyn, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639329) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.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 William Smith

Born on 19 February 1889 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England - son of Thomas Smith, Pawtucket, Rhode Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; trade as machine inspector; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 July 1917 (number 2265945) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 or 3 October 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 7 November 1918.

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

Private Wilfred Smith

Born on 15 October 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Miss I. Smith, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410316) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 25 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.D.10), Belgium.

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

Acting-Sergeant Wilfred Smith

Born on 5 November 1891 in Harperhill, England - next of kin listed as Thomas Smith, Indlow, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410655) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 July 1916.

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

Private Vincent Smith

Born on 3 February 1895 in Southport, England - son of Mrs. Sara Smith, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist and cook; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 May 1915 (number 410192) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 1916.

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

Private Thomas Andrew Smith

Born on 3 August 1893 in Campbells Bay, Quebec - son of Mrs. S.W. Smith, Campbells Bay, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Campbells Bay, Quebec; single; Presbyterian; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3320398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - invalided sick to England on 31 March 1919.

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

Private Thomas Smith

Born on 13 August 1891 in Lougron, England - next of kin listed as Thomas Smith, Indlow, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.25 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410624) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 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 Sidney Joseph Smith

Born on 4 August 1873 in Stephen Township, Huron, Ontario - son of John Smith, Hay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Hay, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Exeter, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 654092) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Anneux British Cemetery (grave II.D.13), 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)

Acting-Sergeant Russell Alexander Smith

Born on 25 March 1888 in Turbotville, Pennsylvania - son of David Smith, Montgomery, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Flint, Michigan; trade as carpenter; single; no current military service; previously served with the American CAC[?] (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 208256) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1917.

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

Private Robert Smith

Born on 29 April 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Mrs. J. Smith, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; currently a member of the active militia (no details); previously served with the Scottish Rifles (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 April 1916 (number 246182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 September 1917 - wounded on 2 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 Henry Smith

Born on 1 August 1884 in Bristol, England - son of Susan Shaw, Navan, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the 6th Regiment, 2nd Canadian Contingent, South Africa (seven months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410498) - 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 Rene Paul Smith

Born on 2 January 1896 in Chesterville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Smith, Chesterville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chesterville, Ontario; trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 639561) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 3 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 Patrick Cross Smith

Born on 18 October 1879 in Canada - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Smith, Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; married; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown eyes.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 February 1915 (number 410228) - 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 Nelson Short Smith

Born on 15 May 1891 in Nerin Centre, Ontario - next of kin listed as Joseph Smith, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as barber; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410816) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 April 1916.

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 Thomas Smith

Born on 21 February 1899 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Yatton, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Marmora, Ontario; trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the 155th Battalion, CEF (nine months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 235th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 16 November 1916 (number 1027490) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.8), France.

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

Lance-Corporal Murray Smith

Born on 31 August 1888 in Toronto, Ontario – husband of Minnie Smith, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 775173) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 26 August 1917 – invalided to England on 31 August 1917.

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

Private Manfred Smith

Born on 8 October 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. Katherine Smith, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as blacksmith; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 April 1916 (number 246147) – taken on the strength of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry on 11 or 12 April 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1918 – wounded on 12 August 1918 – invalided to England on 15 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 John William Smith

Born on 11 February 1895 in Liverpool, England - son of Jane Smith, Liverpool, 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 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; dark brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 19 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 June 1915 (number 410624) - transferred to the 85th Battalion, CEF, on 1 November 1915 - transferred to the 13th Battalion, CEF, on 5 December 1916 - rejoined the 85th Battalion on 24 February 1917 - wounded on 12 or 14 April 1917 - transferred to the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, on 26 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 John Herdman Smith

Born on 27 March 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. J.N. Smith, Biggar, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician; single; no current military service; previously served with the 14th Regiment's band in Kingston; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410890) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade band on 22 August 1916 - 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 John Christopher Smith

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 July 1915 (number 410403) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 24 August 1917 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 20 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 John Arburthnot Smith

Born on 14 October 1877 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Rachael Smith, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775190) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 25 February 1917 - invalided to England on 9 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 23 November 1918.

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

Private John Smith

Born on 1 April 1896 in Dublin, Ireland - brother of Andrew Smith, Mitchell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address Hespler, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 189569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 21 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 19 March 1918 - transferred to the 97th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 25 July 1918 - later promoted to sergeant - later served with the YMCA.

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

Born on 2 June 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Peter McIntyre Smith, Lancaster, Ontario - nephew of Miss Young, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 January 1915 (number 410404) - 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 James Smith

Born on 25 March 1893 in Southampton, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Southampton, 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 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410889) - 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 12 October 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry 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 Howard Clifton Smith

Born on 2 April 1893 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Chas Smith, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410888) - 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 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 2 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry 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 Herbert Paul Smith

Born on 16 March 1895 in Carleton Place, Ontario - husband of Alice Smith, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as spinner; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320568) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded at duty on 2 November 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 January 1919.

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

Private Harry Lewis Smith

Born on 23 May 1897 in Norfolk County, Ontario - son of Lyman Lewis Smith, Scotland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Scotland, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 3 May 1916 (number 270225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 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 Harold William Smith

Born on 5 April 1883 in Amherst Island, Ontario - son of Thomas D. Smith, Emerald, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Emerald, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; brunette complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Hella, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 1090116) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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 Harold Livermore Smith

Born on 17 February 1892 in St. Paul, Minnesota - son of C.J. Smith, St. Paul, Minnesota - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in St. Paul, Minnesota; trade as manager or an automobile company; single; no current military service; previously served with the US Army; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined No.3 Section Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1917 (number 2043039) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 12 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)

Acting-Corporal Guy Smith

Born on 7 August 1893 in Cornwall, Ontario - nephew of John Smith, Esq., Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 July 1915 (number 410940) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 19 February 1917): "For bravery in the field."

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

Born on 18 September 1894 in Cupids, Newfoundland - son of William Smith, Cupids, Newfoundland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as science student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Mount Allison University Officers' Training Corps; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; light hair.

Joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Sackville, New Brunswick, on 11 May 1917 (number 2265762) - embarked in Canada on 24 November 1917 - disembarked in England on 7 December 1917 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Expeditionary Training Division in Seaford, England, on 8 December 1917 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Division in Seaford on 19 December 1917 - transferred to the 6th Reserve Division in Seaford on 15 February 1918 - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, in Seaford on 10 May 1918 - arrived at Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in France on 23 May 1918 - joined the PPCLI in the field on 23 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 June 1918 - wounded with a gun shot wound to the right arm and thigh on 3 September 1918 - admitted to No.24 General Hospital in Étaples, France, on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England and posted to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford on 5 September 1918 - admitted to 4th South General Hospital in Plymouth, England, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital Bear Wood on 27 September 1918 - discharged from Bearwood on 9 November 1918 and transferred to the Canadian Segregation Camp in Rhyl, Wales - transferred to the 6th Reserve Division in Witley, England, on 14 January 1919 - embarked for Canada onboard HMT Celtic in Liverpool, England, on 10 March 1919 - disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 18 March 1919 - discharged on 21 March 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada, digitized Personnel File, Smith, Garnet (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca); Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Smith

Born on 8 May 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mary Francis Smith, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410402) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 2 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave III.E.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)

Acting-Corporal Eric Strachan Havelock Smith

Born in January 1896 in Puncher Creek, Alberta - under guardianship of George Heaton, Puncher Creek, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rancher[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Buckingham, Quebec, on 6 November 1915 (number 145407) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VII.A.4), France.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 4 January 1917): "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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); Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.144)

Corporal Edward Peter Joseph Smith

Born on 8 May 1890 in England - fiancee of Miss Pearl Connolly, Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the active militia; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410939) - 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 19 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 7 May 1918.

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

Private Delbert Lawson Smith

Born on 29 September 1880 in Cobourg, Ontario - son of John R. Smith, Alderville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, Alberta; trade as steam engineering; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 25 May 1916 (number 228413) - 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 8 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 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 David Smith

Born on 11 March 1897 in Scotland - son of David Smith, Whitingside, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Saint John, New Brunswick; trade as machine operator; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Divisional Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, on 12 June 1917 (number 2265700) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 10 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1918 - wounded on 2 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

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

Private Clifford Meredith Smith

Born on 18 December 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio - son of Gertrude Smith, Corbett, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Corbett, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 838596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.

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

Private Charles William Smith

Born on 19 October 1897 in Derby, Derbyshire, England - son of Elijah Smith, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as elevator man; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 16 March 1916 (number 261032) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 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 Charles McGregor Smith

Born on 10 November 1896 in Clydebank, Scotland - son of Catherin McKenzie, St. Catharines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410880) - 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 October 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 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 Charles Frederick Smith

Born on 29 November 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts - moved to Stratford, Ontario, at the age of six months - son of Mrs. Charlotte Smith, Smiths Falls, Ontario, and later Ancord, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410623) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 December 1916.

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

Lieutenant Bartholomew Smith

Born on 24 September 1885 in Leytonstone, London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. S. Smith, Leytonstone, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as butcher; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 17th Lancers (eight years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 12th Battalion, CEF, on 22 September 1914 (number 22692) - commissioned and promoted to lieutenant on 21 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - accidentally wounded on 2 November 1916 - invalided to England on 9 November 1916 - served as an instructor with the Canadian Army Gymnastic Staff from 4 February 1918 to 11 April 1919 - worked as a sergeant with the Cobourg Military Hospital from 11 August 1919 to 24 June 1920.

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

Born on 21 February 1885 in Bradford, England - husband of Mrs. N. Smith, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as grocery clerk; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 May 1916 (number 246317) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 16 December 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 Alexander Smellie

Born on 6 August 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin listed as Mrs. W.A. Smellie, Hamilton, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor; married; currently a member of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifles (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 26 August 1915 (number 410887) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 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)

Private George Smedley

Born on 26 April 1890 in Colston-Basset, Notts, England - next of kin listed as Mary Elizabeth Smedley, Mally-le-Marsh[?], Alford, Lincs, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the Guelph Officers' Training Corps; previously served with F Company, 4th Lincs Regiment (private, five years); "Primitive Methodist"; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410997) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Signal Company, CEF, on 9 March 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Wireless Section, CEF, on 7 September 1916 - served as an assistant instructor with the Canadian School of Military Engineering from 26 July to 28 December 1918 - at some point was commissioned and promoted to lieutenant.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.

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

Private John Calvin Smeall

Born on 11 December 1885 - husband of Sarah Elizabeth Smeall, Billings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trader as baker[?]; married; no current military service; previously served with the military; Baptist; height feet of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 August 1916 (number 246674) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - struck off strength to England for duty on 9 February 1919.

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