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)