Private James Hayes

Born on 24 May 1893 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Hyam Wood, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment (three years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410162) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - wounded on 7 December 1915 - wounded on 8 March 1916.

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

Sergeant John Edward Hawes

Born on 20 October 1896 in England - no next of kin - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mill hand; single; no current military service; previously served with the "cadets" (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410264) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF.

(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)

Private George Delore Tyo

Born on 25 June 1887 in Glengarry County, Ontario - son of J.F. Tyo, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1918 (number 3321008) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 September 1918 - struck off strength to England for demobilization on 5 December 1918.

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

Private F.J. Sager

Born on 8 July 1887 in Deseronto, Ontario - son of John Sager, Deseronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment (F Company); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410610) - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1917 - invalided to England on 2 June 1917.

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

Private Thomas Henry Pearson

Born on 24 January 1897 in Goulburn Township, Ontario - son of Sidney Pearson, Oxford Mills, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 56th Battalion [Regiment] (four years); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.75 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Iroquois, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639952) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 12 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)

Private William Henry O'Reilly

Born on 13 March 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. William H. O'Reilly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as painter; married; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Field Battery (Ottawa, two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639304) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 August 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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

Private Frederick Scott

Born on 19 August 1884 in Birmingham, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 (number 410398) - 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 Pte Scott's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took 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 Charles Edward Sanford

Born on 3 August 1877 in Melankin, Ontario - husband of Caroline Sanford, Toronto, 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 8.25 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 775666) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 13 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Sanford'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 Beresford Rowland

Born on 25 December 1894 in Portsmouth, England - son of Dora Rowland, Portsmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410363) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rowland'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 Adelard Rouleau

Born on 4 October 1896 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Florence Rouleau, St. Polysarfe[?], Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario; trade as wheel maker; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 19 June 1916 (number 270453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rouleau'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 James Henry Rothwell

Born on 23 January 1895 in Croydon, Surrey, England - brother of Mrs. Ellen Glaze, West Croydon, Surrey, England - brother of Miss Mary Rothwell, Margate, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410186) - 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 Pte Rothwell'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 John George Roll

Born on 23 March 1891 in Newcastle, England - son of Janet Roll, Wellington-on-Tyne, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boiler maker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; light brown complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410393) - 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 Pte Roll'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 William Rocheleau

Born on 13 April 1895 in Trenton, Ontario - son of Napoleon and Cordelia Rocheleau, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Trenton, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 636507) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rocheleau'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 Frederick Wood Roberts

Born on 25 August 1896 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of R.W. and Sarah Jane Roberts, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 March 1915 (number 410391) - 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 Pte Roberts'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 Jean Baptiste Roberge

Born on 28 February 1897 in Eastview, Ontario - son of Henrie and Emilie Roberge, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 145469) - 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 on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 August or 29 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roberge'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; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.138)

Private James Earl Roadhouse

Born on 17 November 1893 in Kirkton, Ontario - son of William T. and D.E. Roadhouse, Kirkton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kirkton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Kirkton, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 727649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roadhouse'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 William Laurie

Born on 12 October 1892 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland - son of (late) William and Jessie Laurie, Dumfries, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as traveller; single; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details); previously served with the military (no details); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 (number 405570) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 April 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Laurie'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 Ramsay Lambie

Born on 25 July 1884 in Paisley, Scotland - husband of Elizabeth Lambie, Toronto, Ontario (later Manchester, England) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue 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 410526) - 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 Cpl Lambie'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 Albert Ernest Lamb

Born on 18 February 1882 in St. David's Island, Bermuda - husband of Isabella S.M. Lamb, St. David's Island, Bermuda - son of Joseph W. Lamb, St. David's Island, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boatsman; married; currently a member of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 29 September 1915 (number 410965) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 29 October 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lamb'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 Alexandre Lalonde

Born on 17 January 1876 in Casselman, Ontario - son of Alphonse Lalonde, Casselman, 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 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410797) - 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 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Lalonde'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 Miller Laird

Born on 16 January 1894 in Scotland - son of (late) William Logie and Martha Taylor Laird, Kirkwall, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer and clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the Territorials in Scotland (four years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410523) - 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 inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Laird'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 Jules Labelle

Born on 2 October 1885 in Buckingham, Quebec - husband of Beatrice Labelle, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married (with two children aged four and six); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 April 1915 (number 410124) - 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 Pte Labelle'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 Thomas Charles Kneller

Born on 3 September 1895 in London, England - son of Thomas Godfrey and Sarah Kate Kneller (nee Worster), Walsingham Centre, Ontario - brother of Private Albert Edward Kneller, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Aylmer West, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 189924) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Photo of Pte Kneller - on the left of brothers Albert and Thomas Godefroy - courtesy of Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Kneller'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; e-mail, Kathy Wyatt, 4 February 2013)

Private John James Kitchen

Born on 22 December 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William and Margaret Kitchen, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as stenographer; single; currently a member of the 109th Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 775326) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Kitchen'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 Thomas James Cyril Kerr

Born on 19 September 1888 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Joseph Kerr, unknown address - next of kin on sailing list given as Mrs. Lewis Lee, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as steamfitter; single; no current or military service; previously served in the United States Army (two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto or Napanee, Ontario, on 10 February 1917 (number 1093319) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Kerr'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; Sailing List for the 254th Battalion, CEF)

Private Edward Kennedy

Born on 2 October 1885 in Waterford, Ireland - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Kennedy, Waterford, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Volunteers in Ireland; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410520) - 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 Pte Kennedy'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 Vincent Alex Angus McPhail

Born on 17 April 1889 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of William A. McPhail, Northfield Station, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Northfield Station, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055960) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 3 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)

Private William J. Cliffe

Born on 2 February 1894 in Manchester, England - nephew of Mrs. Mark Wood, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in St. Columban, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 654143 or 65443) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 4 September 1918.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."

(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; 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 Grigory (George) Zuk

Born on 19 February 1895 in Russia - son of Mrs. Sabina Zuk, Kiev, Russia (Ukraine) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 775431) - 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)

Lieutenant Ralph Paton Ziegler

Born on 24 December 1888 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England - husband of Mrs. R.P. Ziegler, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his commissioning in 1915: trade as cotton merchant; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; previously served with the 1st Battalion, Cheshire Engineers (about two years) and the 4th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (five years); Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 June 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 - invalided sick to England on 27 December 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 5 November 1917 to 1 July 1918 - wounded on 25 March 1918 - later served with Military Headquarters, Ottawa - promoted to captain.

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

Private Alexander Hutchison

Born on 24 August 1887 in Lanarkshire, Scotland - son of George Hutchison, Lanarkshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as weaver, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 410784) - 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 inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hutchison'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 George Frederick Horton

Born on 15 April 1885 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England - husband of Helen Horton, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as brickmaker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 725121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Horton'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 Ferdinand Fred Hoelke

Born on 13 May 1896 in Canada - stepson of Mrs. Fred Hoelke, Overbrook, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Melinda Hoelke, Glen Ammond, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as car repairer, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (one year), Protestant, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410051) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 24 December 1915 - declared missing in action, presumed dead, on 9 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hoelke'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 Geoffrey Mitchell Hodgson

Born on 10 June 1892 in Winchester, Hampshire, England - next of Kin listed as Reverend J.H. Hodgson, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Bank of Montreal clerk, single, currently a member of the 3rd Victoria Rifles (three months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 20 March 1915 (number 410993) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 14 October 1915 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hodgson'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 Alfred Hobbs

Born on 5 July 1886 in Kincardine, Ontario - husband of Roseanne Hobbs, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of William and Ellen Hobbs, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in West Lorne, Ontario, trade as farmer, married with four children, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 190024) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hobbs'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 Frederick Joseph Hoath

Born on 9 October 1886 in Jarvis Brook, Sussex, England - son of Samuel Hoath, Jarvis Brook, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410773) - 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 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hoath'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)

Lance-Corporal Wilfred George Hendy

Born on 28 December 1894 in Bristol, England - son of George Hendy, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 43rd Regiment's guards at Petawawa (5 August 1915 to 17 January 1916), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 145 pounds, fair complexion, light hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 788848) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Hendy'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 Cole Hefford

Born on 25 May 1891 in Yorkshire, England - husband of May Catherine Hefford (later Granger), Dutton, Ontario - son of Hannah E. Hefford, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as tinsmith, married with two children, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 189987) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hefford'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 Hearns

Born on 6 September 1897 in Frankford, Ontario - friend of George Henderson, Corbyville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 220233) - 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 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hearns'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 John Patrick Hayes

Born on 17 March 1892 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Harriet Harris, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, single, no current military service, previously served with the East Surrey Regiment (six months), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410505) - 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 Pte Hayes'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 Lionel Shirley Yuill

Born on 16 April 1893 in Great Village, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. S.B. Yuill, [?], Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as law student, McGill College; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); previously served with the 112th Cadet Battalion (Victoria, British Columbia); Church of England; height of 6 feet 2 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; green eyes; dark brown hair.

Attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the Faculty of Arts from 1913 to 1914.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 24 February 1915 (number 410916) - departed for England in May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant in March 1916 - transferred to the 52nd Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1916 - wounded on 10 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - transferred to the 18th Reserve Battalion, CEF, in May 1917 - repatriated to Canada in November 1917.

(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; anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.141)

Private Gustaf Yousson

Born on 29 October 1881 in Sundsvall, Sweden - brother of Loes Yousson, Sundsvall, Sweden - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 December 1916 (number 1042620) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 February 1919.

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

Acting-Corporal Richard William Young

Born on 1 October 1894 in Marmora, Ontario - son of John Herbert Young, Cordova Mines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (four years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brownish black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410440) - 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 Courcelette British Cemetery (grave X.A.20), France.

(Includes a photo of Acting-Cpl Young's headstone at Courcelette British 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 Lorne Edward Young

Born on 15 October 1887 in Perth, Ontario - son of Matilda Young, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as printer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 April 1918 (number 3057657) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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

Sergeant Joseph Charles Young

Born on 21 December 1872 in England - husband of Martha Young, St. Onge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current military service; previously served with the imperial military (eleven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410030) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916.

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

Private James Young

Born on 16 April 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of James C. Young, Port McNicol, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as grocer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 775683) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 or 30 May 1918 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 17 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 Alfred Henry Young

Born on 31 August 1895 in Trenton, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Minnie Wright, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Trenton, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 April 1918 (number 3057663) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

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

Private LeRoy Vivian Harris

Born on 25 August 1893 in Lehi, Utah - son of Charles V. Harris, Magrath, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Magrath, Alberta, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Active Militia (no unit mentioned), no previous military service, Latter Day Saints, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Magrath, Alberta, on 4 April 1916 (number 552987) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Harris'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", www.cwgc.org)

Private Cyril Harrington

Born on 1 July 1885 in Newport, Monmouthshire, England - son of William Harrington, Newport, Monmouthshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411098) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Harrington'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 Joseph Patrick Hannigan

Born on 12 May 1898 in Newburg, New Brunswick - son of Mrs. Thomas Hannigan, Woodstock, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as millhelper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, on 17 August 1916 (number 1033261) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hannigan'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" database (www.cwgc.org))

Private Joseph William Hanley

Born on 25 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Joseph and Mary (nee Kirby) Hanley, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bell boy, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 30 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410301) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hanley'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 Richard Hall

Born on 27 May 1888 in Manchester, England - husband of Janet Hall, Highgate, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 189971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 3 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hall'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 John Sammiel Hall

Born on 22 March 1895 in Shallow Lake, Ontario - son of John and Margaret Hall, Shallow Lake, Ontario (later Calgary, Alberta) - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Shallow Lake, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 24 April 1916 (number 839066) - departed Canada on 13 November 1916 - arrived in England on 21 November 1916 - transferred to the 8th Canadian Reserve Battalion, CEF, in Shoreham, England, on 1 January 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Shorncliffe, England, on 26 June 1917 - joined the 38th Battalion in the field on 3 July 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - originally buried about one mile east of Rosières (location of his grave subsequently lost) - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Many, many thanks to Private Hall's grand-nephew, Robert Hall Jardine, for much additional information and for the photo of Pte Hall appearing on this post.)

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hall'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)

Staff-Sergeant Thomas Yorath

Born on 21 November 1885 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales - brother of Christopher James Yorath, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5[?] inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 April 1915 (number 411103) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 9 August 1917 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917.

(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 William Yeomans

Born on 18 July 1893 in North Hampton, England - son of Mrs. Lily Yeomans, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 14th Princess of Wales' Own Regiment guard (five months); previously served with the 41st Regiment (Brockville, two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 November 1915 (number 724593) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.

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

Private Charles Henry Yelf

Born on 10 September 1886 in Wood Green, London, England - brother of William D. Yelf, Ailsa[?] Craig, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Winfield, [?]; trade as farmhand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Parkhill, [?], on 28 December 1915 (number 802474) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to England for demobilization on 26 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 Charles Arthur Yeates

Born on 20 February 1875 in Scotland - brother of Thomas Yeates, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark, turning grey, hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410823) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - promoted to acting lance-corporal.

(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 Michael Yates

Born on 12 June 1891 in Liverpool, England - son of Isaac (deceased) and Clara Yates, Walton, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 July 1917 - struck off strength to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - killed in action on 8 August 1918 - buried in Caix British Cemetery (grave I.N.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 Arthur Yarrington

Born on 12 July 1879 in Witford, Hertfordshire, England - husband of Alice Yarrington, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 16th Bedfordshire Regiment (seven years active, four years reserve, four years garrison duty, India); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 120th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 17 October 1915 (number 757238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 17 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 Joseph Yardley

Born on 4 August 1892 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England - brother of George Yardley, Coventry, Warwickshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 252nd or 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 14 March 1917 (number 1087265) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 April 1918 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 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)