Tuesday 31 July 2012

Private John Elliott Sutherland

Born on 29 September 1895 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as James Sutherland, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently serving with the McGill University COTC; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.3 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 March 1915 (number 410925) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - transferred to the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 1 July 1916 - commissioned as a lieutenant at some point - killed in action on 29 July 1916 - buried in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery (grave II.F.4), 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 George Sutherland

Born on 21 April 1895 in Garden Hill, Ontario - brother of Florence Sutherland, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as woodworker; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Rifles (two years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 639176) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 July 1917 - wounded accidentally on 21 or 22 August 1917 - invalided to England on 23 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 30 July 2012

Private George William Sutherby

Born on 6 December 1890 in Duluth, Minnesota - son of John and Sarah Sutherby, Point Anne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Williamsford, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 838900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 30 October 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VI.B.14), 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 William Andrew Sunstrum

Born on 10 November 1894 in Quyon, Quebec - son of Mrs. A. Sunstrum, Quyon, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Quyon, Quebec; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1918 (number 3320904) - 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)

Sunday 29 July 2012

Private Reginald Frederick Sullivan

Born on 22 August 1893 in Buffalo, New York - son of Jack Sullivan, Port Robinson, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Buffalo, New York; trade as rivetter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair; "teeth...good".

Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 851112) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 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)

Saturday 28 July 2012

Private Lawrence Sullivan

Born on 9 March 1898 in South Indian, Ontario - son of George Sullivan, Winchester, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winchester, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 633178) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 October 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - wounded on 5 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1918 - invalided sick to England on 27 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 Frederick William Sullivan

Born on 5 February 1888 in London, England - father of Rose Sullivan, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Miss Daisy Sullivan, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookbinder; widower; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410896) - 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 Labour Pool, CEF, on 3 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 26 January 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)

Friday 27 July 2012

Private Emery Silas Sullivan

Born on 10 February 1890 in Des Joachims, Quebec - son of Mr. P. Sullivan, Des Joachims, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Des Joachims, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as lumberjack; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3320074) - 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)

Corporal Herbert Suffron

Born on 5 November 1877 in Newbliss, Ontario - husband of Louisa Suffron, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (ten years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1915 (number 410411) - 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)

Thursday 26 July 2012

Private Wilfred Oliver Sturgeon

Born on 8 January 1890 in Glen Buell, Leeds, Ontario - son of R.G. Sturgeon, Lisbon, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33 inches normal; fairly dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 639153) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 25 or 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 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 Alfred Edward Stupple

Born on 25 May 1897 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Ellen Rose Stupple, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 April 1916 (number 724203) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 June or 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps in Canada.

Awarded a "Brought to the attention of the Honourable the Minister of Militia and Defence for services rendered during the War and Demobilization" (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)

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Private Lorne Havelock Stunden

Born on 13 June 1889 in Gananoque, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. D.H. Stunden, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as surveyor and traveller; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38.6 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411124) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 21 December 1915 - wounded on 21 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 William Alexander Mackie Stuart

Born on 17 April 1884 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Stuart, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the Glasgow Highlanders (two years) and the Royal Engineers (six years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark, turning gray, hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410411) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 10th Battalion, CEF, on 9 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 or 29 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 - 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 24 July 2012

Private Stanley Stuart

Born on 31 March 1897 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Thomas Stuart, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles of Canada (one year); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 22 October 1915 (number 772038) - [then?] - joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 27 July 1916 (number 270531) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.32), 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 William Alexander Stuart

Born on 17 January 1888 in Osgoode, Ontario - son of Colin Stuart, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer and cook; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410200) - 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 23 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 October 1916 - wounded on 29 October 1918 - invalided to England on 4 November 1918.

Died on 16 May 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario.

(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 23 July 2012

Major Duncan Edward Manners Stuart

Born on 11 May 1862 in Caradoc, Middlesex, England - husband of May B. Stuart, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Glencoe, Ontario; trade as barrister; Church of England; married; currently a member of the Reserve of Officers; previously served during the South African War.

Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Glencoe, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 17 to 26 June 1917 - transferred to Canadian Corps Headquarters on 26 June 1917 - served as the Town Major Canadian Corps Area from 26 June 1917 to 27 February 1918 - transferred to the 6th Area Employment Company, CEF, from 27 February 1918 to 3 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)

Private Alexander Edward Stuart

Born on 14 February 1890 in Cork, Ireland - husband of Mary Queen Stuart, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as cement finisher; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 669575) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 1 March 1917 - invalided to England on 8 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 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 22 July 2012

Private John Struthers, MM

Born on 9 November 1890 in Fort Coulogne, Quebec - son of Mrs. K. Fraser, Shawville, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Shawville, Quebec; single; Presbyterian; trade as bushman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 April 1918 (number 3321013) - 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.

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

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

Corporal William Strudwick

Born on 24 September 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England - nephew of Mrs. Ethel Boras, Guildford, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as gardener; single; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Battalion, Queen's Regiment (five years, ten months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 3 January 1916 (number 410971) - 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 or 4 November 1916 - invalided to England on 18 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)

Saturday 21 July 2012

Private John Stroud

Born on 28 September 1889 in New Hamburg, Ontario - son of Conrad Stroud (born in Germany), New Hamburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electro plating; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410630) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1917 - wounded on 14 June 1917 - invalided to England on 25 June 1917 - died of sickness in England on 26 Jul1918 - buried in Hampton Hill (St. James) Churchyard (grave 395), United Kingdom.

(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 Frederick Amos Stroud

Born on 13 February 1899 in Marysosa Township, Victoria County, Ontario - son of Amos Stroud, Woodville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 724127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1917 - invalided to England on 21 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 20 July 2012

Lieutenant Robert Summers Stronach

Born on 19 May 1882 in Glasgow, Scotland - next of kin listed as Mrs. Margaret Crawford Stronach, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil servant; married with one child; currently a member of the active militia; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1916 - transferred to the 12th Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 30 April 1917 - wounded on 21 or 26 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 John Wesley Stringer

Born on 27 September 1897 in Carlow, Hastings County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Peter Stringer, Fort Stewart, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Fort Stewart, Ontario; trade as bookkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Bancroft, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 636627) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 14 July 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)

Thursday 19 July 2012

Private Sydney Streeter

Born on 23 March 1881 in Plumstead, England - son of Mrs. Annie Streeter, Plumstead, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410375) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 March 1916.

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

Lance-Corporal Bertram Willard Street

Born on 1 January 1893 in Northfield, Kent, England - son of Mr. R.H.[?] Street, Northfield, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as blacksmith; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Engineers (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 775180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 24 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 December 1917 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion to England on 19 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)

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Private Arthur Paterson Strang

Born on 2 December 1898 in Falkirk, Scotland - son of Mrs. A. Strang, Fort William, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown eyes.

Joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Fort William, Ontario, on 5 June 1917 (number 2265631) on 5 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - transferred to the 78th Battalion, CEF, on 30 September 1918.

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

Private James Strachan

Born on 25 May 1879 in Dundee, Scotland - nephew of Jane Stachan, Dundee, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Boston, Massachusetts; trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 249th Battalion, CEF, in Quebec, Quebec, on 3 January 1918 (number 1069914) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 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)

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Private David Strachan

Born on 14 March 1882 in Atrim, Ireland - brother of Mrs. Jane Edwards, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; grey hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410895) - 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 18 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 15 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)

Lieutenant Norman Alfred Stott

Born on 29 October 1895 in Aberdeen, Scotland - brother of Henry W.M. Scott, Aberdeen, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as accountant; single; currently a member of the 19th Regiment (two years); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 81st Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 29 September 1915 (number 158508) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - accidentally wounded on 14 February 1918 - invalided to England on 2 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 March 1919 - 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)

Monday 16 July 2012

Private Walter Edward Stonier

Born on 13 April 1876 in Stoke-on-Trent, England - brother of John Stonier, Russell, Ontario - brother-in-law of Mrs. Gertrude Stonier, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brick-fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410410) - 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 Ernest Gordon Stoney

Born on 8 March 1895 in Chilliwack, British Columbia - son of Mary Wagner, New Westminster, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Swift Current, Saskatchewan; trade as linesman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; very fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 14 April 1916 (number 261219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Signal Company, CEF, on 22 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)

Sunday 15 July 2012

Private James Stoneham

Born on 23 February 1874 in London, England - brother of Miss Suzanne Stoneham, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as electrician; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 137 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 26 January 1917 (number 1042909) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 April 1918 - transferred to the 76th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 3 May 1918 - transferred to Canadian Forestry Corps Headquarters, CEF, on 30 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 Samuel Stone

Born on 24 April 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Elsie Stone, 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; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 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)

Saturday 14 July 2012

Private James Grimshaw Kay Stones

Born on 28 October 1896 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England - next of kin listed as Anne Louise Stones, Blackburn, Lancashire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the Guelph Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410996) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 5 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)

Sergeant Walter George William Stokes, MM

Born on 12 February 1891 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Mary Jane Stokes, Montag[?] Glen, South Wales - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom; single; currently a member of the Volunteers in England; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410629) - 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 6 October 1916 - transferred to the 15th Battalion, CEF, on 10 July 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed the most untiring energy and cheerful spirit throughout the attack on La Coulotte and Avion."

(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))

Friday 13 July 2012

Private William Stockdale

Born on 12 May 1895 in Yorkshire, England - brother of Ernest Stockdale, Bunshon[?], Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 November 1915 (number 122827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 16 August 1916 - struck off strength to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 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)

Thursday 12 July 2012

Warrant Officer Class II (Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant) Frank Jerome Stock

Born on 8 August 1890 in Stratford, Ontario - son of Charles Stock, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railway clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 February 1915 (number 410198) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 12 February 1918.

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

Private William Charles Stilwell

Born on 1 January 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Charles Stilwell, Salmon Arm, British Columbia - brother of Frederick Stilwell, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as woodworker; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410702) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 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)

Wednesday 11 July 2012

Private Frederick Stilwell

Born on 19 February 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Charles Stilwell, Salmon Arm, British Columbia - brother of Private William Charles Stilwell, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor; no current military service; previously served with HMCS Niobe (three years) and No.2 CASC (Montreal, four years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410703) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 February 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 16 June 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)

Tuesday 10 July 2012

Private George Stickney

Born on 16 January 1894 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Frank Stickney, New York, New York - 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 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 17 June 1915 (number 437449) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 - transferred to the 12th Brigade Machine Gun Company, CMGC, CEF, on 15 December 1916 - died in England of sickness on 29 October 1917 - buried in Bournemouth East Cemetery (grave R.I.146), United Kingdom.

(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 Peter Alexander Stickler

Born on 3 April 1894 in Dilchfield[?], Quebec - son of John Stickler, Bryson, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bryson, Quebec; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 246764) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 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)

Monday 9 July 2012

Lance-Corporal Eugene Steyvers, MM and Bar

Born on 9 May 1900 (entered 1898 on enlistment form) in Belgium - son of Emil Steyvers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 December 1916 (number 246776) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 January or 27 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courageous conduct during operations near Hallu 10th and 11th Aug./18."

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

Died in Arnprior, Ontario, in 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private William Stewart

Born on 7 February 1898 in Parcfield[?], New York - son of Mrs. Mary Louis Stewart, Oba, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Oba, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as lumberman; no current or previous military service; height 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1918 (number 4025115) - 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)

Sunday 8 July 2012

Corporal Thomas Stewart

Born on 25 May 1894 in Canada - son of Thomas Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil servant in the Marine Department; single; currently a member of the Cadets; previously served with the Ottawa Collegiate Institute Cadets (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410942) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England for the Officers' Training Course on 5 October 1917 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1918.

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

Captain Robert Wilson Stewart

Born on 14 February 1880 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Edna Stella Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Thomas Stewart, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gentleman; single; currently a member of the "Reserve Office"; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 14 January 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)

Saturday 7 July 2012

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Gordon Stewart

Born on 9 February 1880 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elbeilta[?] J. Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as contractor; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, in South Africa (as a lieutenant).

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as its first commanding officer - transferred as the brigade major of the 4th Infantry Brigade.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers)

Private Norman Turner Stewart

Born on 15 December 1879 in Lanark Township, Ontario - son of John H. and Elizabeth Jane Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410409) - 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 20 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave Y.23), 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)

Friday 6 July 2012

Private Malcolm Gordon Stewart

Born on 14 June 1895 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Miss L.A. Stewart, Macdonald College, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill University COTC; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.2 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 9 March 1915 (number 410952) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 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 John Cuthbert Stewart, MM

Born on 21 February 1898 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as bank clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with Canadian Signals (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 July 1916 (number 246607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Company runner, during Scarpe Operations, 1-9-18 and 2-9-18."

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

Thursday 5 July 2012

Private Thomas Fraser

Born on 12 April 1896 in Bannockburn, Scotland – son of Mrs. I.S. Fraser, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as telegraph operator; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144085) - 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 29 October 1916 – died of those wounds on 13 December 1916 – buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.III.P.1), France.

(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; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.100)

Private John Allen Stewart

Born on 14 October 1896 in Kemptville, Grenville County, Ontario - son of William Thomas and Sarah Stewart, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as railroader; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639919) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave II.B.43), 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 Harry William Stewart

Born on 17 July 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Helen Stewart, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410408) - 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 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916.

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

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Corporal Finlay Alexander Stewart

Born on 1 January 1890 in Vernon, Ontario - son of Alexander McNab and Elizabeth Reid Stewart, Vernon, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer and cook; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410197) - 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 - died of those wounds on 21 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (VII.A.17), 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 Duncan Stewart

Born on 10 April 1897 in Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - nephew of Nellie Allan, Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lansdowne, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 639351) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Tuesday 3 July 2012

Private David Stewart

Born on 14 October 1875 in Brexburn, Scotland - husband of Mary Stewart, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as iron worker; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches fully expanded; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 669870) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 1 April 1918.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "Throughout operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man displayed conspicuous courage and devotion. He worked most courageously and unceasingly as a S.B. and later volunteered to act as runner."

(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 Alfred Ernest Stewart

Born on 1 May 1887 in Liverpool, England - son of Fred Stewart, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 117 pounds; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410628) - 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 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, on 9 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)

Monday 2 July 2012

Lance-Corporal William Robert Stevenson

Born on 16 August 1892 in Oxford County, Ontario - son of Elijah Stevenson, Tillsonburg, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Baptist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3055824) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Sunday 1 July 2012

Private John Stevenson

Born on 28 September 1891 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Annie Stevenson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as plumber; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 510571) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 March 1918.

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

Private Joseph Stevens

Born on 20 March 1890 in Woolwich, London, England - brother of Miss Stevens, Charlton, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 18 June 1915 (number 724253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 20 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)