Private Wilford (Ford) Wiltsie Mathers

Ford Mathers in 1913 at a YMCA camp

Born on 22 December 1894 (or 1895) in Neepawa (or Neeneetawa), Manitoba - son of William J. Mathers, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; ruddy hair.

Attended Lord Roberts public school and King Edward High School, Vancouver - attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts from 1914 to 1915 - member of the McGill College Officers' Training Corps during 1914-1915 session - "He was a keen athlete, playing tennis, rugby and basketball, and he took an active part in Y.M.C.A. work."

Members of "D" Company, 38th Battalion, preparing to
depart from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, for
overseas service with Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411045) - sailed for England on 29 May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - joined the PPCLI in the field on 28 July 1915 - wrote to his younger brother Bill on 5 August 1915: "Our impression of the trenches are most favourable.  The portion of the line we are holding is most elaborately rigged out and we have great sport cooking our meals etc." - wrote to his brother Bill on 7 August 1915: "Our position along here is very quite [sic] the Germans aren't doing much and it is only the novelty of the thing that is prompting us to ping away at the sky or distant parapet of the Germans.  This morning I was on guard in the firing line from 2 AM until 4 AM and enjoyed myself immensely shooting away into space whenever one of the Star Lights when [sic] up and lighted up the whole country around about.  All you can see over our trenches is a continuous pile of sand bags and old shell wrecked houses in behind them about quarter of a mile way.  Once in a while stray shots come over & whizz away over our heads.  The main thing is to keep your head down and not get to anxious to see what is going on.  Once in a while the Artillery on either side just to show each other they are there open up and we can hear they [sic] whizz over head and see them burst in the distance.  Its great when our Batteries get their guns trained on the german firing line and we can watch them bursting over theirs." - served as a member of No.1 Company, Machine Gun Section, through winter 1915 and spring 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - "...he was reported missing, being last seen in action with the guns near St. Eloi." - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

(Many thanks to Mike Mathers, Pte Mathers' nephew, for the additional information and images.)

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.85; e-mail from Mike Mathers, 9 November 2013)

Private Robert Cooper

Born on 19 March 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catharine Cooper, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410711) - 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 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave B.17), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cooper's headstone in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Private Clarence Herbert Cook

Born on 26 November 1887 in Brampton, Ontario - son of James Henry Cook, Brampton, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as painter, widower, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775041) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave B.15), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cook's headstone in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

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

Private Edward Wallace Cox

Born on 29 October 1896 in Minden, Ontario - son of John Cox, Minden, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Minden, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served in the 45th Regiment in 1913, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Minden, Ontario, on 12 December 1915 (number 726046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave A.1), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cox's headstone that I took in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery 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 Osip Zaveruha

Born on 23 February 1895 in Laogow, Russia - next of kin listed as Ekaterina Yaveruha, Seko Malazentov[?], Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as moulder; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775389) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Zaveruha'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 Douglas Hamlyn Yonge

Born on 2 April 1887 in Bishops Waltham, Portsmouth, England - son of Walter Scrymshire S. Vernon (deceased) and Alexandrina Sara Ada Yonge, Farsham, Hampshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as buffer and polisher; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 18 April 1916 (number 727779) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 17 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Yonge'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 James Worrall

Born on 9 March 1888 in Liverpool, England - husband of Agnes Jane Worrall, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as shipper; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 775221) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Worrall'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 Lawrence Albin Woodworth

Born on 24 February 1895 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Albin E. Woodworth, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as banker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 November 1915 (number 177928) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 16 August 1916 - killed in action on 6 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Woodworth'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 Winkworth

Born on 10 October 1895 in Ontario - son of William and Eva Winkworth, Swansea, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the 10th Royal Grenadiers (two years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 669607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 13 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Winkworth'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)

Sergeant Allan Archibald Wilson

Born on 10 June 1892 in Galt, Ontario - son of Robert A. and Agnes B. Wilson, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as barber; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 111th Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 730257) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Sgt Wilson'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 Arthur Whitt

Born on 12 December 1877 in Battersea, London, England - son of John and Emma Jane Whitt, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Marines (twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410659) - 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 Whitt'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 Henry Whitehead

Born on 5 June 1898 in Salford, England - son of Thomas Whitehead, Royal Navy - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 725236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Whitehead'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 White

Born on 7 June 1883 in Liverpool, England - son of the late William and Letitia or Jane White, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as railroader; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 January 1916 (number 725115) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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 Vincent White

Born on 24 May 1889 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Elrick H. and Josephine Simons White - brother of Mrs. Carrie Brady, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Peterborough, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 220502) - 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 29 October 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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 Arthur John Dymond White

Born on 18 April 1898 in Silverton, Devonshire, England - son of Samuel and Lucy Harriet White, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as wood worker; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 270014) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 9 August 1918 of wounds received that day - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte White'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 Leland Stanford Westover

Born on 14 May 1898 in Westmount, Montreal, Quebec - son of Oscar D. and Clara E. Westover, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 110 pounds; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 (number 410224) - 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 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Westover'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 Harry Kenneth Wells

Born on 4 April 1897 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Cornelius A. Wells, Morrisburg, Ontario - husband of late Cynthia Beatrice Garlough Wells - brother of Lance-Corporal Charles Wells, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 634017) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Wells'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 Leonard William Welch

Born on 6 September 1873 in Guildford, Surrey, England - nephew of James Beddoe, Guildford, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower (one child); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 12 February 1915 (number 410638) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 21 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Welch'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 Webb

Born on 7 March 1873 in Birmingham, England - husband of Emily Webb, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as tinsmith; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches fully expanded; 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 669770) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 2 January 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Webb'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 Harry Thomas Watkin

Born on 23 April 1887 in Belleville, Ontario - husband of Victoria Watkin (late Dykes) - son of Delos and Elizabeth Watkin, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk; married; no current military service; previously served with the 15th Regiment ("1 term"); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410430) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 19 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Watkin'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 Earl Wilfred Warner

Born on 1 August 1897 in Lunenburg, Ontario - son of John Allen and Mary Warner, Lunenburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 633034) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Warner'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 Edward Wardhaugh

Born on 10 November 1878 in Barrie, Ontario – husband of May Wardhaugh, Belleville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as polisher; married; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 38th Regiment (two years); Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410654) – 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 Wardhaugh'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 Henry Waller

Born on 18 December 1896 in Canada – son of the late John and Annie Florence Waller, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as surveyor; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410083) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – wounded on 7 December 1915 – killed in action on 9 September 1916 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Waller'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 John Walker

Born on 27 January 1885 in Flesherton, Ontario – son of the late John and Martha Walker, Flesherton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Flesherton, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 (number 838950) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – killed in action on 10 August 1918 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Walker'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 Ernest Walker

Born on 23 April 1894 in Ogdensburg, New York – son of the late Peter Ernest and Christine McPherson Walker – nephew of Jennie McPherson, Glenroy, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Glenroy, Ontario; trade as foreman on railroad construction; single; no current military service; previously served with the 59th Regiment home guard (Kingston, ten weeks); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 174 pounds; sandy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 11 January 1917 (number 1042725) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 – declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Walker'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, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Edwin Jobe Walker

Born on 8 February 1897 in Wolfe Island, Ontario – son of Edward Walker, Wolfe Island, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wolfe Island, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; black hair

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 835327) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 February 1918 – wounded on 24 July 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 July 1918 – declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 – remains unaccounted for; name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Walker'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 Frank David Valentine

Born on 1 January 1891 in Aberdeen, Scotland – son of late William and Eliza Valentine, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mountain, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in South Mountain, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 633384) – 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 Valentine'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 Sifton Turriff

Born on 10 March 1896 in Alameda, Saskatchewan – son of John Gillanders Turriff, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, and Eva Louisa Buchanan Turriff, Ottawa, 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 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 March 1915 (number 411072) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – declared missing, presumed dead, on 15 September 1916 – name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

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

Private Arthur Truscott

Born on 23 December 1871 in County Cork, Ireland – son of the late William and Elizabeth Truscott, Newport, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as lumberjack; single; previously served with the Royal Garrison Artillery (eighteen years, India, etc.) and served in the South African War; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the ??? (number 853) in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 December 1914 – [then] – joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 May 1915 (number 410208) – 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 Truscott'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 Harold Fergus Travers

Born on 21 September 1895 in Toronto, Ontario – brother of Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant Hubert Richard Travers – son of Fergus J. and Minnie Swan Travers, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410207) – 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 Travers' 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-Lance-Sergeant Arthur Ernest Tierney

Born on 24 August 1893 in Chicago, Illinois – husband of May Tierney, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as electrician; married (with three children – four years, three years, and ten months old); no current or previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410418) – 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/LSgt Tierney'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 Thorogood

Born on 29 March 1897 in England – son of Mrs. Louisa Thorogood, Holloway North, Ontario – 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 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 775399) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – killed in action on 9 April 1917 – name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Thorogood'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 Wesley Terry

Born on 23 April 1894 in Colean, [?] – son of Charles Terry, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mold[?] shop; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 August 1915 (number 144701) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 – killed in action on 3 November 1916 – name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

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

Born on 3 January 1893 in Coalton (or Coalten), Scotland – son of (late) Robert Taylor – brother of Nellie Taylor, Cambaelang[?], Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410396) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – killed in action on 3 May 1917 – name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

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

Born on 2 December 1889 in Glemsford, Suffolk, England - brother of Mrs. Helen Nellie Skemer, Ottawa West, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards ("D" Company, three years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410413) - 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 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of A/Sgt Taylor'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 Elias Tapp

Born on 17 May 1891 in Fox River, Quebec - son of Victor and Adelaide Preston Tapp, Fox River, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410825) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 October 1915 - wounded on 30 November 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Tapp'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 Henry Lawrence Tait

Born on 10 August 1898 in Eganville, Ontario - son of Alex W. and Mary Jane Tait, Eganville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Eganville, Ontario; trade as mill employee; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.875 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 158 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 2 October 1916 (number 1042146) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Tait'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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private William Munro Sullivan

Born on 23 April 1894 in Pembroke, Ontario - brother of Miss May Sullivan, Rankin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410631) - 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 Sullivan'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 James Stokes

Born on 18 September 1895 in Perth, Ontario - son of George and Jimima [or Minna] Stokes, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist apprentice; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410199) - 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 Stokes'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 Nathaniel Stier

Born on 3 July 1892 in New Hamburg, Ontario - son of Angeline Stier, New Hamburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as furniture hand; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 727290) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 31 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Stier'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 James Spratt

Born on 12 March 1889 in Cumberland, Ontario - son of James and Harriet Spratt, Cumberland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 47th Regiment (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410941) - 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 4 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Spratt'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 Stepan Somek

Born on 26 April 1885 in Podolsk, Russia - husband of Maria Somek, Lewkowtsi, Russia - son of Somek and Palashka Trochim, Lewkowtsi, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as section man; married; no current military service; previously served with the Russian infantry (three years); Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 775883) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Somek'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 Harold Smith

Born on 2 July 1896 in Manchester, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Smith, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 3 May 1915 (number 410191) - 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 Smith'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 Evangeliste Ranger

Born on 27 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Alfred Ranger and Domitilde Proulx, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boat's fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410317) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 21 November 1916 - died the same day - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ranger's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012.  I realize that he is not "LL Ranger", but there is no other "Ranger" on the Vimy Memorial not another Canadian fatality with no known remains under the surname "Ranger").

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

A milestone reached

Dear readers,

With this post, my Soldiers of the 38th blog has been running for more than six years.  This is not the end, but perhaps the end of the beginning.  At this point, I've entered the basics for 4,268 identified officers, NCOs, and men who served, however briefly or however long, with the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War.  Some entries are truly rudimentary, others have been fleshed out with information from additional sources, including numerous family members and others who have graciously provided additional textual and photographic information.

The next step is to continue expanding these existing entries - and add any others that might yet be discovered - in the hopes of building on what exists here as a true tribute to their service to King and country.  So, although, there may not be any - or at least many - additional, new posts added to this blog I will update (and re-date) those entries I amend, showing what's been added in each case.

Just think what another six years might accomplish.

Thanks,

Ken

Private Edward Basil Maynes

Born on 20 July 1899 (entered 1897 on enlistment form) in Midland, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Maynes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 July 1915 (number 144612) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF - repatriated to Canada on 31 December 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.124)

Private Joseph Noel Larocque

Born on 22 August 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Beatrice Larocque, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; married; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Field Artillery (Ottawa, three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 145430) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 11 November 1916 - wounded on 28 October 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 2 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.118)

Private Charles Henry Harvey

Born on 1 August 1897 in Southampton, England - son of Sarah Harvey, Southampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 145391) - departed Halifax onboard S.S. "Missanabie" on 19 June 1916 - arrived in Liverpool, England, on 28 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 with a gun-shot wound and a compound fracture to the right arm - admitted to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport, France, on 18 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre on 30 November 1916 - admitted to Shirley Warren Hospital in Southampton, England, on 30 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot on 11 March 1917 - admitted to Canadian Convalescent Hospital Hillingdon House in Uxbridge, England, on 25 March 1917 - discharged from CCH Hillingdon House on 22 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 24 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the KCR Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bushey, England, on 26 June 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 29 August 1917 - struck off strength to No. 11 General Hospital on 14 September 1917 - taken on strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 1 November 1917 - on command to 1st CDD Buxton on 9 November 1917 - sailed from Liverpool for Canada on SS "Saxonia" on 17 November 1917 - taken on strength of No. 3 Special Service Company on 19 December 1917 - declared non-effective on 1 February 1918 - taken on strength # 3 Military District Detachment on 23 February 1918 - transferred to No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, on 27 February 1918 - admitted to St. Lukes Base Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 March 1918 with an infectious disease - discharged from St. Lukes on 27 March 1918 - taken on strength of No. 3 Battalion, Garrison Regiment, CEF, on 30 May 1918 - taken on strength of No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, on 2 July 1918 - promoted to lance-corporal on 3 July 1918 - discharged from No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 December 1918 being medically unfit for general service (limited movement of right arm).

Died in Veterans' Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, on 26 September 1961.

(Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 4133-9, personnel file, Harvey, Charles H. (via www.collectionscanada.gc.ca); anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.106)

Private John Alexander Henderson

Born on 23 December 1884 in London, England - husband of J. Henderson, Kingston, Ontario - son of John Henderson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civilian hospital orderly; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); previously served in the military (no details); Church of England; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 February 1915 (number 410553) - transferred[?] to the 200th Battalion, CEF, on 14 April 1917[?] - rejoined the 38th[?] - died of disease on 5 October 1919 - buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery (grave lot 180, section D), Ontario.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008))

Private John Charbonneau

Born on 18 March 1892 in Plantaganet, Ontario - husband of Mary Charbonneau, 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 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 8th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario on 30 December 1915 (number 1288698) - [then?] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 June 1916 (number 145886) - departed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 29th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 11 April 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 29 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.88)

Corporal William Thomas Dunn

Born on 18 March 1894 in Ringwood, England - son of Louisa Dunn, Newmarket, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 144447) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF - killed in action on 2 June 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.B.9), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; 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.97)

Private Robert Morris Wilson

Born on 20 January 1894 in Ayrshire, Scotland - son of Thomas Wilson, Stave Falls, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts from 1909 to 1912 - served in the Canadian Officers' Training Corps in 1915.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411048) - departed for England in May 1915 - joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France in July 1915 - wounded at Hooge, Belgium, on 25 April 1916 - invalided to England in April 1916 - sent to Canada on leave in January 1917 - returned to England in April 1917 - returned to France in June 1917 - promoted to Corporal in September 1917 - promoted to Sergeant in May 1918 - wounded at Hourges, France, on 8 August 1918 - sent to England to attend Khaki University in February 1919 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in August 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924). p.139)