Saturday 30 June 2012

Private Arthur Stevens

Born on 30 November 1879 in London, England - husband of Marion Stevens, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as car painter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 240274) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 September 1918.

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

Private Alfred Stevens

Born on 19 May 1881 in London, England - husband of Elizabeth Stevens, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410894) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 22 August 1917 - invalided to England on 26 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)

Friday 29 June 2012

Private Gregg Stapledon

Born on 2 June 1896 in Richmond, Ontario - son of Thomas Stapledon, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Richmond, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 January 1917 (number 1042842) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 October 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private George Edward Stephenson

Born on 18 December 1892 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Stephenson, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 38th Dufferin Rifles of Canada (one year); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 23 October 1915 (number 772202) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to England for duty on 17 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)

Thursday 28 June 2012

Private Frederick Charles Stephenson, MM

Born on 5 February 1896 in South Shields, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Barren, South Shields, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 1.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light brown eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 1 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410407) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench, Nov. 18/16, theses [sic] N.C.O's and men did valuable work in maintaining communication throughout the Battn. all the time being under heavy shell fire. They also assisted, in bringing in the wounded."

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

Born on 28 February 1886 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England - son of Mary Jane Stevenson, Laith Gater, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Baptist; trade as mechanical engineer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056150) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 18 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)

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Private William Walter Stephens

Born on 6 May 1897 in Barrie, Ontario - son of Robert A. Stephens, Barrie, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Barrie, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 35th Regiment G.F. [Grey Foresters?] (two years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.

Joined the 122nd Battalion, CEF, in Huntsville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 763245) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 14 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 James Nelson Stephens

Born on 10 April 1889 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Nelson James Stephens, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Methodist; trade as locomotive engineer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 21 March 1918 (number 3057020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 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)

Tuesday 26 June 2012

Private Samuel Frederick Steeper

Born on 14 December 1890 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Steeper, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Church of England; trade as botteler; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057533) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Wilfrid Earle Steen

Born on 24 June 1896 in Farran's Point, Ontario - son of Robert Steen, Farran's Point, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Farran's Point, Ontario; trade as baker; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the Home Guard (seven months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 633850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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)

Monday 25 June 2012

Private Thomas John Steele

Born on 27 April 1896 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane Steele, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as driver; single; no current military service; previously served with the 51st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery (eight months); height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 129 pounds; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Company, Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 October 1917 (number 319949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 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 Kenneth Purkis Latham Steele

Born on 15 May 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of D.G. Steele, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 246076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917.

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

Sunday 24 June 2012

Sergeant Keith Clarke Steele

Born on 28 March 1894 in Ironsides, Quebec - husband of Mrs. K.C. Steele, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as stenographer and bookkeeper; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1915 (number 144525) - 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 - invalided sick to England on 5 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 October 1918 - later served with the Corps of Military Staff Clerks and promoted to sergeant - repatriated to Canada on 5 August 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.145)

Private John Arthur Steele

Born on 22 January 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. John Steele, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the Guelph COTC; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; bluish grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411014) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF - wounded on 8 May 1916.

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

Saturday 23 June 2012

Private Henry Steele

Born on 10 July 1893 in Belfast, Ireland - son of Catherine Wilson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently serving with the active militia; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 58th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 July 1915 (number 453251) - landed in France with the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 20 February 1916 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 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)

Lance-Sergeant William George Steadman

Born on 10 July 1876 in Boive, Middlesex, England - husband of Florence Amelia Steadman, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married; no current military service; previously served in imperial service (seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 410196) - 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 Canadian Infantry Depot Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1918 - later promoted to acting-sergeant.

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

Friday 22 June 2012

Private Henry Steadman

Born on 27 October 1890 in Keighley, Yorkshire, England - husband of Emma Steadman (later Parr), Toronto, Ontario - son of John and Thurza Steadman, Keighley, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as teamster; married; no current military service; previously served with the Grenadiers (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXIV.H.2), France.

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

Private Clifford Steacy

Born on 26 April 1884 in Elizabethtown, Ontario - husband of Ethel Steacy, Frankville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Frankville, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 February 1916 (number 639666) - taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, or the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 23 December 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 13 or 14 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Thursday 21 June 2012

Lieutenant Basil Stanley Stayner

Born on 4 September 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Jessie M. Stayner, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as student; Church of England; currently a member of the 41st Brockville Rifles; previously served with the cadets.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Brockville, Ontario, on 4 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1918 - wounded on 10 or 11 August 1918 - invalided sick to England on 4 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 Claud Clemens Stauffer

Born on 13 June 1883 in Galt, Ontario - son of Joseph Stauffer, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Galt, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as accountant; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Private William Edwin Statham

Born on 21 July 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts - next of kin listed as guardian Alexander McLaughlin, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as sheet metal worker; single; no current military service; previously served with the Boy Scouts; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 115 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 16 August 1916 (number 1042086) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918.

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

Private Harold Frederick Sparling

Born on 1 December 1894 in London, England - son of Evelyn Sparling, Nottingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 22 September 1916 (number 467349) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Lieutenant Arthur George Starkings

Born on 21 March 1890 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England - brother of H.J.W. Starkings, Luton, Bedfordshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as divinity student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 5th University Company, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 22 November 1915 (number 487329) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 6 June 1916 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 14 March 1917 - promoted to lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion on 28 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an acting-captain (lieutenant) on 21 July 1917 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.5), France.

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

Private James Stark

Born on 21 March 1887 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Edith Stark, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as marine engineer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Scotch Greys (five years), the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (five years), and the 12 Cavalry Rochester (six years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 725026) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave C.5), France.

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

Monday 18 June 2012

Private Edward Givens Stapley

Born on 3 September 1896 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Richard Stapley, Station Post Office, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Belleville, Ontario; trade as railway brakeman; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; auburn complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 4 July 1917 (number 2584305) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 21 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 Stephen Ross Stanzel

Born on 31 March 1897 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Stephen William Stanzel, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as tinsmith; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 31.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 6 February 1918 (number 3056535) - 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)

Sunday 17 June 2012

Private Joseph Stanton

Born on 24 May 1897 in London, England - son of Joseph Stanton, with imperial forces - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Valentia, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 10 June 1916 (number 724295) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 9 March 1917.

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

Private Walter Jasper Stanley

Born on 18 February 1897 in Halifax, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Leah Watson (formerly Stanley), Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410893) - 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 1 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery (grave III.D.4), 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)

Saturday 16 June 2012

Private Ernest Herbert Stanford

Born on 29 October 1877 in Markbeech, Kent, England - husband of Ada Stanford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 669398) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded at duty on 2 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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

Private Stanislaus John Mary Joseph Lamping

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 February 1915 (number 411323) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 5 October 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)

Friday 15 June 2012

Lieutenant Andrew Douglas Stalker

Born on 30 November 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. G.F. Stalker, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as civil engineer; Presbyterian; currently a member of the Army Service Corps.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 October 1917 - wounded at duty on 9 June 1918 - sent to England for duty on 29 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 Robert Spurdon

Born on 28 November 1894 in Seamore, Hastings County, Ontario - friend of William Nelson, Ayton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 248th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 19 February 1917 (number 1066204) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 November 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 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; Sailing List, 248th Battalion, CEF)

Thursday 14 June 2012

Private James Sprott

Born on 12 June 1900 (gave 1896 on enlistment form) in Maxville, Glengarry County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Isabella Sprott, Maxville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military sevice; previously served with the "volunteers" (June 1914); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410627) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 28 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 Charles William Spring

Born on 13 August 1900 (gave 9 August 1897 on enlistment form) in Biggleswoode, England - son of Harry Spring, Biggleswoode, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Port Hope, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Port Hope, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 (number 805144) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 21 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)

Wednesday 13 June 2012

Private Sydney Spratt

Boron 16 February 1892 in Cumberland, Ontario - son of James Spratt, Cumberland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cumberland, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 July 1916 (number 246627) - 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)

Tuesday 12 June 2012

Private Frederick James Spratt

Born on 3 July 1884 in Taunton, Somerset, England - husband of Emma Spratt, Chester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as barber; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Army Medical Corps (five years, 143 days); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark 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 22 June 1915 (number 410626) - 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 25 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 Neil Sprague

Born on 26 December 1899 in Springfield, Elgin County, Ontario - grandson of Mrs. Lucinda Sprague, St. Thomas, Ontario - Aboriginal from the Oneida Reserve, Middlesex County, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37.25 inches; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 190113) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - died of those wounds on 13 June 1918 - buried in Pernes British Cemetery (grave V.A.29), France.

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

Monday 11 June 2012

Private George Francis Sprackett

Born on 26 May 1891 in Gilmour, Ontario - son of George Sprackett, Gilmour, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gilmour, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 December 1916 (number 1093124) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - died on 23 April 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.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; Sailing List, 254th Battalion, CEF)

Private Randolph Spooner

Born on 9 October 1897 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Richard Spooner, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 143 pounds; brown complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 788949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - injured accidentally on 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 22 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)

Sunday 10 June 2012

Private Angus Splicer

Born on 8 June 1892 in Caughanaga Reservation, Quebec - next of kin listed as J.T. Splicer, Cuaghnanaga, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as law student; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 27 March 1915 (number 411019) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 August 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 Robert Arthur Spicer

Born on 31 August 1889 in London, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Spicer, London, England - 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 7.75 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410892) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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

Saturday 9 June 2012

Private Joseph Spirritt

Born on 25 September 1894 in England - friend of John A. Rice, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410135) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 29 November 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 John R. Spendlove

Born on 26 October 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. T.M.R. Spendlove, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McDonald College COTC (one year); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410936) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 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)

Friday 8 June 2012

Private John Alfred Spencer

Born on 30 May 1880 in Gloucester, England - husband of Ethel Spencer, Lambton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as stationery engineer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 775183) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.

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

Private Harry Herbert Spencer

Born on 11 April 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Harry Herbert and Kate Spencer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Medical Corps (one camp); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410959) - 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 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 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)

Thursday 7 June 2012

Private Frank Spencer

Born on 29 July 1892 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer, Bradford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the Territorials in England; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410406) - 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 13 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 September 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - transferred to the CCRC[?] on 22 February 1918.

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

Corporal William George Spence, MM

Born on 24 May 1893 in Bradford, Ontario - son of James Spence, Bradford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bradford, Ontario; trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 November 1916 (number 345884) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.1), France.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Operations near Dury, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

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

Wednesday 6 June 2012

Private Charles Spence

Born on 27 October 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Donald Urquhart, Greenfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1915 (number 410687) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 December 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 Robert Harold Spears

Born on 22 May 1891 in Tory Hill, Haliburton County, Ontario - son of Alexander Spears, Scarborough, Ontario, and Mrs. Ann Spears, East Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410891) - 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 20 October 1916 - invalided to England on 11 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 21 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)

Tuesday 5 June 2012

Private Oldan Thomas Spears

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 20 May 1916 (number 246328) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 George Spear

Born on 18 January 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Carrie Spear, Ottawa West, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; current a member of the active militia (no details); previously served with the Canadian Engineers (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410195) - 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 18 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)

Monday 4 June 2012

Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Cosford Sparling

Born on 6 February 1880 in Kerwood, Ontario - husband of Mabel E. Sparling, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as manufacturer; Wesleyan; previously served with the Mississauga Horse.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, as a major in 1915 - promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, as Brigade-Major on 7 July 1917 - served as General Staff Officer 2 with 33rd Division from 5 March to 12 May 1918 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, to perform the duties of commanding officer from 16 June to 3 July and from 10 to 26 July 1918 - served with the 16th Infantry Brigade, Siberia, from 26 December 1918 to 29 May 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

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 Harvey Huston Sparling

Born on 26 June 1895 in Pilot Mound, Manitoba - son of A.J. Sparling, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411074) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 1st Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, on 7 December 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 9 December 1916 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - promoted to captain at some point.

Awarded the Military Cross.

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

Sunday 3 June 2012

Lieutenant Nicholas Arthur Sparks

Born on 2 June 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mr. N.C. Sparks, Jasper, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as civil engineer; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 9th Battalion, CEF, in Valcartier, Quebec, on 25 September 1914 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 5 or 16 May 1915 - wounded on 26 May 1915 - invalided to England on 10 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 21 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 3 May 1918 - promoted to captain.

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

Saturday 2 June 2012

Private Ernest Sparks

Brn on 5 January 1890 in London, England - son of Anne Sparks, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently serving with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 13 April 1915); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410194) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 22 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave Y.24), 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 Bayard Franberg Jarvis Sparham

Next of kin B.C. Sparham, Smiths Falls, Ontario - previously served with the 42nd Regiment.

Joined the 1300th Battalion, CEF, on 15 December 1915 - [then] - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 7 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 November 1917 - sent to England on 4 August 1918.

(sources: Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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)

Friday 1 June 2012

Private Edwin Sowter

Born on 17 December 1887 in Aylmer East, Quebec - son of Mrs. Toty Sowter, Aylmer East, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1915 (number 410193) - 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 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 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)

Private Thomas Jordan Southby

Born on 21 July 1898 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Southby, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as operator; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 775191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 6th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 July 1918 - wounded on 22 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 16 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)