Private Frank Tougas

Born on 12 May 1893 in Peterborough, Ontario – son of Joseph Tougas, Peterborough, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tie cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410641) – 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 Charles Toole

Born on 23 January 1899 in Omemee, Ontario – son of Joseph Toole, Omemee, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 May 1916 (number 724285) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 26 June 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1917 – wounded on 23 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 – wounded on 2 November 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 December 1917 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died on 9 April 1925.

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

Private Jack Tongs

Born on 9 February 1892 in Hampshire, England – son of Emily Tongs, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stalwart, Saskatchewan; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey-blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Depot No.10, CEF, in Camp Hughes, Manitoba, on 21 July 1916 (number 524020) – attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 10 January 1917 to 1 August 1918 – transferred to No.11 Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 1 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 Percy Tompkins

Born on 22 January 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario – brother of Leonard Tompkins, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 410206) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private John Edward Nelson

Born on 18 July 1893 in Yorkshire, England - brother of Edith Nelson, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 (number 410157) - 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 27 October 1916 - buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (grave II.D.1), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Nelson's headstone in Adanac Military Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Cyril Morton

Born on 10 March 1898 in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda - son of Mrs. Louise Brown Morton, Newlands, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at Prospect Barracks, Bermuda, on 12 May 1916 (number 410977) - served with the 38th Battalion during the remainder of its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 27 October 1916 - buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (grave II.C.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Morton's headstone in Adanac Military Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Elbon Noble

Born on 10 April 1896 in Pitsea, Essex, England - nephew of Miss S. Noble, Portland Place, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark 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 410844) - 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 27 October 1916 - buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (grave II.B.24), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Noble's headstone in Adanac Military Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Acting Lance-Corporal (Private) William Peter Martin

Born on 17 May 1891 in Halifax, Nova Scotia - brother of Mrs. Helen McMurty, Lowell, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410814) - 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 27 October 1916 - buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (grave II.A.27), France.

(Updated with an image of L/Cpl Martin's headstone in Adanac Military Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Private John Leo Dumas

Born on 5 June 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Charles and Mary Dumas, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, widower, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, medium brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, in 26 May 1915 (number 410730) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave IX.B.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dumas' headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Robert Eric Greene

Born on 16 September 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Godfrey Benning and Olivia Rebecca Greene, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank manager, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years), Church of England, height of 6 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black 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 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave VI.B.9), France.

(Updated with an image of Lieutenant Greene's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Carl Brokenshire

Born on 2 September 1894 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of James and Jane (or Jennie) Brokenshire, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 May 1915 (number 410692) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave VI.A.17), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Brokenshire's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Reginald Clifford Jeffery

Born on 3 September 1892 in the United States - son of Mrs. Kate Jeffery, St. Eleanore, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shipping clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 16th Cavalry Field Ambulance (two weeks); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 January 1915 (number 410321) - 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 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave V.F.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Jeffery's headstone at Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Harold Cecil Poynter

Born on 20 August 1896 in Bromley, Kent, England - son of Julia A. Poynter, Montreal, Quebec - brother of Private Arthur George Poynter, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410589) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave V.E.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Poynter's headstone at Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Corporal William Francis Tomlinson, MM

Born on 18 July 1893 in Toronto, Ontario – son of Samuel Tomlinson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; black 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 410420) – 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 or 24 February 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 April 1917 – struck off strength to England in order to be commissioned 17 May 1917 – commissioned as a lieutenant – later served in the 7th Reserve Battalion and 6th Reserve Battalion.

Awarded a Military Medal – no citation – unit recommendation date unknown: “For bravery in the field”.

(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 Walter Tomlinson

Born on 3 April 1888 in Yorkshire, England – son of Uriah Tomlinson, Hemingbrough, East Yorkshire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639900) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 – wounded on 2 September 1918 – invalided to England on 7 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 Charles Reubin Tomlin

Born on 30 January 1893 in Totlay, Derbyshire, England – son of Mrs. George Tomlin, Yorkshire, England – brother of Miss Adelaide Tomlin, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410640) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 – taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 October 1917 – transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 13 September 1918.

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

Lance-Corporal Leonard George Tomkinson

Born on 22 August 1885 in London, England – husband of Doucia Tomkinson, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as traveller; married; no current military service; previously served with the 1st QR West Surrey (cadets, two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410419) – 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.

Died on 24 June 1923.

(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 Castle Thom

Born on 8 March 1882 in Montreal, Quebec – husband of Menithea Thom, Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as locomotive engineer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; dark complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 October 1915 (number 132784) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 – rejoined the 73rd Battalion on 28 December 1916 – transferred to the 13th Battalion, CEF, on 19 April 1917 – wounded on 23 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 Robert Todd

Born on 8 January 1894 in Charlemange, Quebec – son of Mrs. Sarah Todd, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Presbyterian; trade as bookkeeper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 April 1918 (number 3320963) – 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)

Private Leonard William Todd

Born on 6 November 1897 in Cardinal, Ontario – son of Mrs. E. Todd, Cardinal, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as painter; single; currently a member of the Canal Patrol (since 1 December 1915); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches fully expanded; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Cardinal, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 639821) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 2 November 1917 – invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

(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 Lorimer Todd

Born on 3 June 1895 in Belfast, Ireland – friend of Major Thomas W. Fox, Milton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Milton, Ontario; trade as machinist and operator; single; no current military service; previously served with the 44th Regiment Canal Guard; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Milton, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 663119) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

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

Private James Todd

Born on 20 May 1888 in England – brother of John Todd, South Shields, Durham, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775803) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 – invalided to England on 14 April 1917 – invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

(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 James Todd

Born on 1 January 1898 in Cardinal, Ontario – son of Mrs. Todd, Cardinal, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 639625) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 24 August 1918 – invalided to England on 29 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 Ilia Tkachuk

Born on 20 July 1888 in Kiev, Russia – husband of Gefrasinia Tkachuk, Selo Zarubzine, Russia – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Russian Army (one month); Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 April 1916 (number 776035) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – struck off strength to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 11 April 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 Robert James Titus

Born on 15 July 1882 in Markham, Ontario – husband of Caroline Titus, 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; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 775954) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 7 April 1917 – invalided to England on 13 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)

Corporal Hugh Dewey Crooks

Born on 24 December 1892 in Oxford County, Ontario - son of Robert Crooks, Capital Sac. [???] - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 10 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410067) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave V.D.17), France.

(Updated with an image of Cpl Crooks' headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).
(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 Charles Walter Lewis

Born on 31 January 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Maud Albert Lewis, Ottawa, Ontario - son of James and Catherine Lewis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician; married; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles bugle band; no previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410810) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave V.D.15), France.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, he rendered valuable aid in performance of his duties as S.B.  He was killed while dressing a wounded comrade."

(Updated with an image of Pte Lewis' headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Private John Angus

Born on 5 December 1897 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Malcolm Angus, North Bay, Ontario - attestation form gives trade as butcher, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, gray eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 May 1915 (number 410005) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Angus' headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Egbert Dolphin

Born on 30 June 1877 in Freckenham, Worcestershire, England - son of Mary Ann Dolphin, Freckenham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as car repairer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.G.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dolphin's headstone at Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Arthur Tinker

Born on 1 May 1894 in Manchester, England – brother of Miss Ethel Tinker, Blackpool, England, and Miss Alice Tinker, Lancaster, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 5 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410906) – 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 11 January 1917 – buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave IV.B.8), France.

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

Private Charles Tindall

Born on 17 November 1889 in Liverpool, England – husband of Mable Tindall, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1917 (number 513927) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – wounded on 31 October or 1 November 1917 – invalided 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)

Private Dominic Joseph Timmins

Born on 4 September 1897 in Ashton, Ontario – son of Mrs. C. Timmins, Ashton, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as railway clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320165) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 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 Harry Frederick Timleck

Born on 26 December 1897 in Brockville, Ontario – son of Lulu E. Timleck, Brockville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 October 1916 (number 640236) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 28 June 1917 – invalided to England on 13 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 Charles Anderson

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 27 March 1915 (number 410441) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Anderson's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Beedell

Born on 2 October 1879 in Exeter, Devonshire, England - son of William and Mary Beedell, Hull, Quebec - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410020 and 410198) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Beedell's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Nelson John Lachance

Born on 16 October 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Irene Lachance, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410125) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave I.C.18), France.

(Updated with an image of Private Lachance's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Gregory Timkov

Born on 7 April 1891 in Podolshoi, Huberue[?], Russia – son of Mrs. Timoa[?], Podolshoi, Huberue[?], Russia – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 775401) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 6 February 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 February 1918 – struck off strength to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 23 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)

Sergeant Roy Everett Tillson

Born on 4 June 1896 in Chicago, Illinois – son of R.C. Tillson, Owen Sound, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Droxford, Saskatchewan; trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 20 December 1915 (number 781492) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Harold George Frazer

Born on 3 April 1896 in London, England - son of William and Clara Frazer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a bugler on 20 April 1915 (number 410097) - 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 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave I.C.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Frazer's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Samuel Tighe

Born on 12 May 1896 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England – son of Mrs. Margaret Tighe, Leeds, Yorkshire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; weight of 124 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410645) – 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 January 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 4 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 Fred John Tighe

Born on 20 January 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario – brother of Mrs. Mariette Nevins, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as sister; trade as civil servant; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; dark brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1917 (number 2043060) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – killed in action on 2 September 1918 – buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.6), France.

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

Lance-Corporal Charles Edward Tighe

Born on 2 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. C. Tighe, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as hardware clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320185) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – wounded on 2 November 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 – invalided sick to England on 28 March 1919.

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

Private William Tibbett

Born on 11 June 1880 in Cambridge, England – husband of Emily Martha Tibbett, Kingston, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 12 October 1916 (number 640239) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 27 June 1917 – invalided to England on 8 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)

Lieutenant William Thwaite

Born on 15 March 1892 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England – son of Alfred and Margaret Jane (nee Hedefine) Thwaite, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England – brother of Mrs. W.J. Taylor, Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; trade as clerk in a dry goods store; Church of England; currently a member of the 59th Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Iroquois, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1918 – wounded and declared missing presumed dead on 10 August 1918 (but his remains are not missing) – buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery (grave III.E.1), 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 Edwin Harry Thunder

Born on 15 June 1896 in Dublin, Ireland – son of Mrs. T. Middleton, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 25th Brant Dragoons (three years); Mission Church; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 15 June 1916 (number 261491) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – died of those wounds on 11 November 1917 – buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VIII.E.17), 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)

Corporal Ernest Victor Thrift

Born on 29 July 1887 in London, England – husband of Martha Jane Thrift, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as dairyman; married (with a three year old daughter and a four month old son); no current military service; previously served with the volunteers in England (four and a half years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 April 1915 (number 410417) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 2 November 1916 – invalided to England on 11 November 1916 – later served with reserve units and 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)

Armourer Staff-Sergeant George Threlfall

Born on 11 March 1878 in Manchester, England – husband of Elizabeth Threlfall (nee Lloyd), Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith; married; currently a member of the Canadian Grenadier Guards (four years); previously served with the Cheshire Regiment (three years) and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (eight years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 September 1915 (number 177047) – landed in France with the 87th Battalion on 11 August 1916 – transferred to the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, on 15 August 1916 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 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)

Corporal James Alfred Thornton

Born on 26 November 1888 in Elmsley Township, Lanark, Ontario – son of Mrs. Lois Thornton, Perth, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410639) – 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 22 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 May 1917 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private William Thomson

Born on 12 May 1892 in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland – next of kin listed as William B. Thomson, Wishaw, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as banker; single; no current military service; previously served with an officers’ training corps (four years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 4 May 1915 (number 411168) – [then] – transferred to the British Army on 19 August 1915 in order to be commissioned.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Herbert Henry Fillmore

Born on 27 March 1898 in Fingal, Ontario - son of Edward Fillmore, PO Dutton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as telegrapher, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33.25 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190056) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave I.D.9), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Fillmore's headstone at Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in Aug 2012).

(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 Chisholm

Born on 23 December 1894 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of Andrew and Margaret Chisholm, Edinburgh, Scotland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410705) - 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 27 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Courcelette British Cemetery (grave I.F.4), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Chisholm's headstone that I took in Courcelette Cemetery in Aug 2012).

(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 James Halliday

Born on 27 November 1895 in Greenbrea, Dumfries, Scotland - next of kin listed as Mrs. D.H. McCaul, Dumfries, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410720) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 3rd Battalion, CEF, on 5 October 1915 - wounded on 31 July 1916 - died of wounds on 3 September 1916 - buried in Sunken Road Cemetery (grave I.C.18), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Halliday's headstone that I took in Sunken Road Cemetery in Aug 2012).

(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 Thomson

Born on 30 December 1892 in Banffshire, Scotland – son of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomson, Buckie, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the Governor General’s Foot Guards (two years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410434) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – killed in action on 1 April 1917 – buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave IV.K.25), 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 John Thomson

Born on 22 March 1889 in San Francisco, California – son of George Thomson, Banffshire, Scotland – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as street car conductor; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055978) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – 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)

Lieutenant Andrew Cecil Meredith Thomson, MC

Born on 9 May 1887 in Quebec, Quebec – son of George H. Thomson, Quebec, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lawyer; single; currently a member of the 8th Regiment (four months); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 September 1915 – attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 13 or 14 July 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 as a lieutenant – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – attached to the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, on 12 March 1917 – seconded as staff captain with the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade from 21 December 1918 to 26 April 1919 – promoted to captain after leaving the 38th Battalion.

Awarded the Military Cross – official citation: “Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty’s Birthday. No citation.” – unit recommendation date unknown: “For gallantry and devotion to duty.”

Awarded a Mention in Despatches – no official citation – no unit recommendation text.

(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))

Corporal Andrew Thomson

Born on 19 July 1889 in Banchory, Scotland – son of Mrs. William Thompson, Fraserburgh, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba; trade as saddler; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 6 June 1916 (number 261437) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 March 1918 – wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 – invalided to England on 6 November 1918.

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

Private William Henry Thompson

Born on 11 October 1897 in Toronto, Ontario – son of Robert Thompson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 776028) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 – invalided sick to England on 2 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)

Lance-Corporal William Thompson

Born on 18 February 1890 in Banffshire, Scotland – son of Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Banffshire, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 June 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410905) – 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 or 23 February 1917 – invalided to England on 7 March 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 – wounded on 29 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 November 1918 – invalided sick to England on 3 May 1919.

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

Private Walter Thompson

Born on 5 November 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Mrs. Jessie Thompson, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as messenger with Canadian Pacific Railway; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410373) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – killed in action on 26 April 1916 – buried in Woods 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 Ross Andrew Thompson

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 23 August 1915 (number 219493) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 July 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – injured accidentally and invalided to England on 19 July 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)

Honorary Captain Robert Fleming Thompson

Born on 15 October 1888 in Sarnia, Ontario – son of Mrs. J. Thompson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: single; previously served with the 9th Battery, CFA, as a gunner; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, as brigade chaplain on 5 January 1915 – taken on the strength of Chaplain Services in France on 14 September 1917 – attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as battalion chaplain from 17 September 1917 to 15 December 1917 or 10 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)

Private Richard Thompson

Born on 13 April 1888 in Belfast, Ireland – husband of Theresa Thompson, Union Hill, New Jersey – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Niagara Falls, New York; trade as pipe maker; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the Signal Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 25 April 1917 (number 2265418) – taken on the strength of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1918 – killed in action on 2 September 1918 – buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.28), France.

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

Lance-Corporal Arthur John Tompkins

Born on 20 June 1878 in London, England – husband of Louisa Tompkins, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410904) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 – invalided to England on 8 October 1918.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Maurice Wilson Thompson

Born on 15 August 1899 in Kenebec, Ontario – son of James Wilson Thompson, Elm Tree, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Elm Tree, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 835403) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – struck off strength to base as a “minor” on 26 December 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 or 9 November 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

(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 Frederick Carruthers Sparks

Born on 2 April 1896 in Aylwin, Wright County, Quebec - son of Mrs. Deborah Jane Sparks, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mail clerk; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (one year); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410267) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - buried in Sunken Road Cemetery (I.E.12), France.

(Updated with an image of Cpl Sparks' headstone in Sunken Road Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Corporal William John Ernest Hack

Born on 8 June 1892 in Canada - next of kin listed as Charles Hack, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trainman, single, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (four years), Lutheran, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1915 (number 410094) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, CEF - died on 10 September 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Sunken Road Cemetery (grave I.E.11), France.

(Updated with an image of Cpl Hack's headstone in Sunken Road Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Joseph Thomas Danis

Born in Canada on 26 May 1882 - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Danis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 12 February 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410169) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 2 September 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery (grave B.2), Sunken Road, Contalmaison, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Danis' headstone in 2nd Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Craney

Born on 5 August 1895 in England - next of kin list as James Corman, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410102) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 or 8 December 1915 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - killed in action on 8 October 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery, Sunken Road (grave A.3), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Craney's headstone in 2nd Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Private John Thompson

Born on 3 August 1886 in Ireland – son of Mrs. Susan Thompson, Ireland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same Crighton[?], Ontario; trade as blacksmith; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; medium dark hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 648887) – transferred to the 119th Battalion, CEF, on 7 June 1916 – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 February 1918 – transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 30 April 1918 – rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 July 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918.

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

Private Edward Thompson

Born on 26 June 1897 in Orangeville, Ontario – son of Edward Thompson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669421) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 – wounded on 31 January 1918 – invalided to England on 6 March 1918.

(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 Douglas Thompson

Born on 14 July 1894 in Kingston-on-Thames, England – son of Mr. Gay Thompson, Kingston-on-Thames, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410298) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF – wounded on 27 September 1917 or 28 September 1918.

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

Private David Thompson

Born on 28 June 1878 in Scotland – next of kin listed as Mrs. Esther Thompson, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410060) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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)