Sergeant Robert Edwin Whitney

Born on 13 March 1893 in Hampshire, North Orillia, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha Whitney, Hampshire, North Orillia, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 98th Regiment (in Fort Francis, two years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410227) - 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 3 June 1917 - died on 14 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave XXIX.A.4), France.

(Updated with a photo of Sgt Whitney's headstone that I took at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery in France 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 Floyd Whitney

Born on 17 April 1897 in Toledo, Ohio - son of Mary Whitney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 September 1915 (number 145238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916.

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

Private Alfred James Whitnall

Born on 15 August 1890 in Shidleigh, Northumberland, England - brother of Albert Charles Whitnall, 4th Hussars, British cavalry - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 639364) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 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 William Pendlebury Whitfield

Born on 3 Jul 1897 in Leigh, Lancashire, England - son of Mary Whitefield, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as stenographer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 138th Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 13 January 1916 (number 811736) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 4 July 1918.

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

Corporal Alfred Wellham Whitehead

Born on 26 August 1892 in Nottingham, England - son of Joseph Whitehead, St. Neots[?], Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; currently a member of C Company, Governor General's Foot Guards (two years); previously served with the 5th Bedford Territorials (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410945) - 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 5 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 January 1917 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.

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

Private James Frederick Whittaker

Born on 28 April 1897 in London, England - son of Lilian Maud Whittaker, Mountain View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 28 August 1915 (number 219495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 23 November 1916 - invalided to England on 5 December 1916.

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

Private William Wallace White

Born on 17 February 1890 in Saint John, New Brunswick - husband of Gertrude White, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as railroad man; married; no current military service; previously served with the 3rd Canadian Artillery (private, four years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 208th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 April 1916 (number 249362) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February 1918 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 1 or 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)

Private William White

Born on 21 April 1889 in Manchester, England - brother of Louise Thorpe[?] White, Reading[?], England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Manchester Regiment (private, eight years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 95th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 October 1915 (number 201299) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to England for duty on 24 April 1919.

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

Private Abraham Seston

Born on 20 April 1879 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England - husband of Frances Elizabeth Seston, Ireland Island, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as police constable; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment (seven years) and the Army Reserve (five years); Church of England.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 16 May 1916 (number 410978) - 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 12 December 1916 -later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-sergeant.

Died on 1 December 1925.

(My thanks to David Seston for the photo of Pte Seston).

(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 Duncan Brown

Born on 28 April 1888 in Burnley, Lancashire, England - brother of Miss Lizzie Brown, Perth, Scotland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410695) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Brown's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took 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 Percy Bristow

Born on 18 April 1896 in Timbridge, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. E. Bristow, Timbridge, Kent, England - enlistment records note the following: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served 1.5 years with the Kent Cycle Battalion, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Prescott, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 June 1915 (number 410037) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bristow's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Peter Bourgoin

Born on 20 September 1879 in Van Buren, Maine - son of Fardene Bourgoin, Van Buren, Maine - 1916 attestation form notes the following: present address in Van Buren, Maine, trade as lumberjack, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 208161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bourgoin's inscription on the Vimy Memorial tat I took in August 2012.  I realize it says "R" Bourgoin, but there is no other Bourgoin inscribed on the Vimy Memorial nor listed in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database).

(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 Adam Bertrand

Born on 30 January 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Leonard A. Bertrand and the late Nettie May Sherman, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches, ruddy complexion, blue-grey eyes, red hair, Methodist.

Joined the 77th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 145688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bertrand's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Walter George White

Born on 11 February 1895 in London, England - brother of Mr. A.W. White, England - brother-in-law of Alice White, London, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as painter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.14), 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 Sidney John White

Born on 15 January 1884 in Plymouth, England - son of Charles White, Plymouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Detroit, Michigan; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 7 May 1917 (number 226488) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Joshua Ernest Hawksley Bertram

Born on 27 March 1881 in Sheffield, England - son of late Joshua Hawksley Bertram and Eliza Bertram, Sheffield, England - brother of Miss Amy Bertram, Durban, South Africa - attestation form notes present address in Dutton, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest 34.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair, Baptist.

Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 189529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Private Bertram's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of Pte. Bertram).

(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 Thomas Alfred Beckett

Born on 17 July 1895 in Manchester, England - brother of Elizabeth Waytes, South Vancouver, British Columbia - attestation form notes present address in South Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as packer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 33.75 inches, light complexion, hazel eyes, brown eyes, Church of England.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 January 1916 (number 760825) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Beckett's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Gordon Percy Beall

Born on 12 January 1890 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Walter and Jiney Beall, Pembroke, Ontario - recruitment form notes present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as electrician, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055853) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 June 1918 - reported missing after action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Beall's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Lewis Jutson Bateman

Born on 1 December 1892 in Birkenhead, England - son of the late John and Kate Bateman, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as printer, single, no current military service, previously served three months with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, grey eyes, dark brown hair, Baptist.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1915 (number 410017) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - reported missing after action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bateman's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 White

Born on 24 June 1874 in Crediton[?], Devonshire, England - husband of Lucy Harriet White, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; currently a member of the 38th Regiment; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair and fresh complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 11 March 1916 (number 270046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 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 Tracy Edgar Barjarow

Born on 5 May 1899 in Coboconk, Ontario - son of Reuben and Jennie Barjarow, Coboconk, Ontario - brother of Private Stanley Elmer Barjarow - attestation form notes trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, Methodist.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 November 1915 (number 724520) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Barjarow's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Robert Edward White

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1916 (number 640079) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 September 1917 - invalided to England on 21 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Corporal Oliver Master

Born on 6 November 1891 in Grand Valley, Ontario - son of Irvine Master, Kitchener, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as civil servant; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the [?] Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 April 1917 (number 2098880) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 - invalided sick to England on 6 January 1919.

Married Sarah Powell Hutton on 12 June 1919.

(My thanks to Heather Waters Bedford for the additional information on Cpl. Master).

(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 Edward Shea

Born on 15 August 1896 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Shea, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 (number 410228) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - died of sickness in the Military Hospital, Prospect, Bermuda, on 24 August 1915 - buried in Prospect Hill Military Cemetery (grave 850), Bermuda.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Shea's headstone in Prospect Hill Military Cemetery taken by Sgt. William MacDougall in 2009).

(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 Valyear

Born on 15 May 1883 in Trenton, Ontario – brother of Mrs. A. Johnson, Trenton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; currently a member of the 49th Regiment (four years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410650) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – died of sickness in Bermuda on 12 March 1916 – buried in Prospect Hill Military Cemetery (grave 849), Bermuda.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Valyear's headstone in Prospect Hill Military Cemetery taken by Sgt. William MacDougall in 2009).

(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 Frank Barber

Born on 5 November 1888 in Norwich, England - brother of Sarrah Harvey, Kakakm[?], England - attestation form notes trade as engineer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1915 (number 410014) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 21 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 5 or 6 October 1916 - reported missing in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Barber's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Wilfred Laurence Bancroft

Born on 23 December 1895 in Cherrywood, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Colby, Whitby, Ontario (attestation form) / son of Thomas and Mary Bancroft, Whitby, Ontario (CWGC) - attestation form notes trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Baptist.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 October 1915 (number 775228) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal - no award - unit recommendation 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bancroft's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Ewin Harold Arthur Baldwin

Born on 21 June 1877 in Greenwich, England - son of Edwin James Robert and Ida Florence Baldwin, Greenwich, England - attestation form notes trade as druggist, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 December 1915 (number 760382) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Baldwin's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Hubert Percival Baker

Born on 21 January 1890 in Maidstone, England - son of William James Alberta and Mary Elizabeth Baker, Maidstone, England - attestation form notes trade as teamster and bugler, single, no current military service, formerly served three years with 9th Battery, CFA, in Toronto, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 35 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, no religious denomination.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 9 June 1915 (number 410011) - mentioned as a bugler - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 12 December 1916 - killed in action on 26 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Baker's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Baker

Born on 8 May 1888 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England - son of Charles and Sarah Baker, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England - attestation form notes current address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 January 1916 (number 669494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Baker's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Peter White

Born on 1 June 1891 in Cornwall, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth White, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410225) - 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 20 December 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.

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

Private John Timothy White

Born on 27 April 1875 in Grenville County, Ontario - husband of Idella Jam. White, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as insurance agent; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 November 1916 (number 246732) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 23 January 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 11 February 1918 - 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)

Private James White

Born on 9 May 1889 in Millan, Cumberland, England - brother of John White, Anticoke, Panama - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Port Arthur, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; light brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 230th Battalion, CEF, in Port Arthur, Ontario, on 28 May 1917 (number 1013582) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 21 or 22 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Private Frederick White

Born in 1895 in Cornwall, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Louise Poutus[?], Cornwall, Ontario - nephew of Miss Kate Roach, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 410434) - 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 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 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)

Sergeant Frank Willis White

Born on 4 July 1879 in Northampton, Massachusetts - brother of Mrs. A.L. Labier, Bridgeport, Vermont - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; weight of 200 pounds; clear complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 12 December 1916 (number 1042545) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Cecil Roy White

Born on 16 May 1892 in Almonte, Ontario - son of John White, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 132 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 December 1916 (number 1042492) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 1 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

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

Acting-Sergeant Arthur Mills White, MM

Born on 15 December 1892 in Buckingham, Quebec - son of Edward Augustus White, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; landy hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 410226) - 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 the Officers' Training Course on 29 October 1918 - later promoted to acting-sergeant.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 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; 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 Arthur Henry White

Born on 24 January 1897 in London, England - son of George White, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dundalk, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 838862) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Albert White

Born in January 1880 in Cornwall, Ontario - next of kin listed as Josephine White, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married (with five children); no current or military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 9 January 1915 (number 410662) - 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 31 August or 1 September 1916 - invalided to England on 16 September 1916.

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

Private Norman Whetton

Born on 5 May 1897[?] in Liester, England - son of Mrs. Thirsa Whetton, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, on 1 January 1916 (number 838454) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off strength to England as a minor on 14 October 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

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

Private George Whelen

Born on 25 August 1890 in Shawville, Quebec - son of Mrs. Edward Whelen, Shawville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as civil servant; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 (number 246184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 7 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 Michael Joseph Whelan

Born on 5 March 1894 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Michael and Hannah Whelan, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment detachment in Pembroke (twenty months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, as an acting-sergeant on 12 August 1916 (number 1042072) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - killed in action on 28 September 1918 - buried in Canada Cemetery (grave I.A.24), France.

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

Private John Hubert Wheeler

Born on 2 February 1897 in Osnabruck Township, Ontario - son of Sarah Wheeler, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410433) - 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 19 November 1916.

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

Private John William Wheeler

Born on 27 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Kate Wheeler, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 November 1915 (number 145409) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - returned to Canada on 22 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; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.153)

Private John James Dwyer

Born on 3 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James M. and Mary A. Dwyer, Ottawa, Ontario - 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 7.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410265) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dwyer's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 George Patrick Avery

Born on 3 April 1895 in London, England - next of kin listed as friend, Nellie Donovan, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, weight of 124 pounds, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1915 (number 410443) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Avery's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 John William Atkinson

Born on 26 August 1893 in Pontefrack, England - son of John T. and M.J. Atkinson, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as bookkeeper, single, no present or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 15 February or 1 March 1915 (number 410235) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Atkinson's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.18)

Private Harry Ellerton Atkinson

Born on 13 October 1888 in Millam, Cumberland, England - son of Edward Atkinson, Millam, Cumberland, England - attestation form notes current address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as clerk, single (married at the time of his death), no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, medium ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 March 1916 (number 761119) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Atkinson's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 George Henry Ashley

Born on 10 September 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of George Ashley, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as plumber, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 [?] inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410006) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - reported missing in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ashley's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Alfred Henry Wheeler

Born on 6 February 1871 in Stoude, Gloucestershire, England - husband of Nora Wheeler, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as oar builder; married; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (sixteen years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 February 1916 (number 246020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 28 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 29 March 1918 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 18 October 1918.

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

Sergeant Albert Musker Whalley

Born on 8 February 1887 in Liverpool, England - son of George Whalley, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; currently a member of the 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 37.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 3 August 1915 (number 132074) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 4 June 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 Ernest Eastwood

Born on 26 August 1877 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Thomas and Elizabeth Eastwood, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as dairyman, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 639424) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - died of his wounds on 4 September 1918 - buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery (grave IV.A.32), France.


(Updated with photos of Pte Eastwood and his headstone in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery.  My many thanks to Geraldine Chase and Bill Beswetherick of the "Gananoque Remembers" project for sending me these images and for allowing me to them in Pte Eastwood's entry.)

(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 Henry Gibbins

Born on 20 February 1890 in London, England - husband of Emma Jane Gibbins, Gananoque, Ontario - son of George and Mary Gibbins - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 639413) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Gibbins and his son, George, taken before Gibbins left Canada for overseas.  My many thanks to Geraldine Chase and Bill Beswetherick of the "Gananoque Remembers" project for sending me this image and for allowing me to use in Cpl Gibbins's entry.)

(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 Henry Thomas Whalen

Born on 12 May 1878 in New York, New York - brother of Mrs. Eva Trudel, St. Agathe de Monts, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba; trade as a line etcher; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; bluish-gray eyes; red hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 1 May 1916 (number 261292) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 14 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 23 or 24 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 March 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 April 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 14 May 1918 - transferred to the 6th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 26 July 1918.

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

Private Burton Roy Wetherup

Born on 25 September 1897 in Ops, Victoria County, Ontario - son of John Wetherup, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Service Corps (six months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 14 May 1916 (number 724291) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off strength to England as a coal miner on 18 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)

Lance-Sergeant George Wetherilt

Born on 14 March 1891 in Botterale, London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Angelina Wetherilt, Fulham, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as wood worker and machine hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410665) - 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 demobilization on 26 April 1919.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - unit recommendation date unknown, no 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; 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 Ernest Wellington Durnford

Born on 28 August 1898 in Sturgeon Bay, Ontario - son of James H. and Kate Durnford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as pattern cutter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined No.2, Canadian Army Service Corps, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 February 1917 (number 514003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Durnford's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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-Corporal John Donaldson

Born on 1 August 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Katherine Donaldson, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, married with one child (six years old), no current military service, previously served nine years in the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410079) - 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 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of A/Cpl Donaldson's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Ernest William Swiftsure Dobson

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 or 24 February 1915 (number 410487) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dobson's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private James Arnold Dillane

Born on 30 January 1897 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of William and Mary Dillane, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 3309) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dilane's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Eimé Desjardins

Born on 17 February 1898 in Ceseanaba, Michigan - son of Joseph Desjardins, Clarence Creek, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Clarence Creek, Ontario, trade as "farmer's son", single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Rockland, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 633570) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Desjardins's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Henry Westover

Born on 12 March 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Harriett Ann Westover, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as weaver; married; no current military service; previously served with the 10th Royal Grenadiers (sergeant, nine years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 775216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.

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

Private William George West, MM

Born on 21 September 1897 in Essex, England - son of Mrs. Emelina West, 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 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 144628) - 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 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Pool, CEF, on 13 May 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 22 May 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal (announced in London Gazette 9 July 1917) - citation: "For conspicuous bravery during the operations on Vimy Ridge, between 9th and 13th April, 1917, especially during the assault on the 9th April, when he was knocked down by a shell, and the Lewis Gun which he was carrying blown out of his hands. Although badly shaken, he calmly picked up the gun and continued to his objective, where he immediately got his gun into action and succeeded in knocking out some Snipers who were playing havoc amongst some of his comrades. The rest of the crew being casualties, he organized a new gun crew from men of various Units lying scattered around him in shell holes. His coolness and courage throughout the whole operation was most marked and it is considered that he is fully deserving of an immediate reward." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 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; 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); anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.153)