Born on 8 July 1883 in Ramsgate, England - husband of Rose Hagar, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410294) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 April 1918.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Private George Herbert Haddon
Born on 1 June 1892 in Northampton, England - son of Mary Haddon, Northampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brampton, Ontario, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Brampton, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 775496) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Brampton, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 775496) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Private James Haddo
Born on 13 August 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Angus McKenzie, Ottawa, Ontario - 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 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410360) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 December 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410360) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 December 1915.
Private Charles William Haddleton
Born on 23 September 1877 or 1878 in Birmingham, England - husband of Mary Jane Haddleton, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as brass moulder, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 December 1914 (number 410069) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 28 April 1916 - [left the CEF] - later served with Section "B" of the Corps of Military Staff Clerks - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 July 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 December 1914 (number 410069) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 28 April 1916 - [left the CEF] - later served with Section "B" of the Corps of Military Staff Clerks - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 July 1919.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Corporal William John Ernest Hack
Born on 8 June 1892 in Canada - next of kin listed as Charles Hack, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trainman, single, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (four years), Lutheran, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1915 (number 410094) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 10 September 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Sunken Road Cemetery (grave I.E.11), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 January 1915 (number 410094) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 10 September 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Sunken Road Cemetery (grave I.E.11), France.
Private Emeric Francis Cornell Gyselinck
Born on 12 December 1872 in Belgium - husband of Emma Gyselinck, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chef, married, no current military service, previously served with the "Belgium Regiment" (four years), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 410502) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, on 8 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 410502) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, on 8 November 1917.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Private Robert Elsmer Gwynne
Born on 23 November 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.E. Gwynne, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639316) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 July 1917 [or] struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1917.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639316) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 July 1917 [or] struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1917.
Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant William Bert Gutteridge
Born on 26 July 1874 in Bartenleclay Beds, England - husband of Margaret Gutteridge, Hamilton, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, married, no current military service, previously served with the Bedfords Regiment (five years, one month) and the West India Regiment (twelve years, one month), Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, iron grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 23 October 1915 (number 410967) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided to England injured accidentally on 14 May 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 23 October 1915 (number 410967) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided to England injured accidentally on 14 May 1918.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Lieutenant Donald Guthrie
Born on 22 October 1895 in Walkerton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jean Guthrie, Wakefield, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917 - later served as a captain with reserve units.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917 - later served as a captain with reserve units.
Private Hector Fraser Gunn
Born on 18 May 1891 in Wick, Scotland - son of Mr. J.S. Gunn, Caithness, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as banker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 145620) - 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 - served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF in England on 25 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the Imperial Army on 25 April 1917 in order to be commissioned.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.105)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 145620) - 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 - served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF in England on 25 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the Imperial Army on 25 April 1917 in order to be commissioned.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.105)
Monday, July 13, 2009
Private William George Gulley
Born on 2 June 1886 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gulley, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 1263819 [also A10759]) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 or 26 September 1916 - wounded on 5 or 6 November 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 1263819 [also A10759]) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 or 26 September 1916 - wounded on 5 or 6 November 1917.
Private Joseph Guindon
Born on 6 July 1889 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jean Louis Marrian, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3055929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3055929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Private Wilfred Guilmet
Born on 14 October 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Adolphe and Marie Guilmet, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark-medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 27 April 1915 (parents provided a signed note giving their consent) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, on 10 June 1915 (number 410293) - 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.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 27 April 1915 (parents provided a signed note giving their consent) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, on 10 June 1915 (number 410293) - 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.
Corporal Edward John Guilboard
Born on 18 March 1893 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mary Ann Guilboard, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor, single, no current military service, previously served with the 59th Regiment (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, sandy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410696) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 10 September 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410696) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 10 September 1916.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Private Joseph Guilbeault
Born on 17 March 1888 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Guilbeault, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 4025076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.8), France.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 4025076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.8), France.
Private John Gruntz
Born on 5 November 1894 in Quadville, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Gruntz, Quadville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quadville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a lance-corporal in Renfrew, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1042069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a private on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 1918.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a lance-corporal in Renfrew, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1042069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a private on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 1918.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Private James Grundy
Born on 18 June 1883 in Manchester, England - husband of Lovella or Luella] A. Grundy, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as engineer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 12 October 1916 (number 640238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.12), France.
Private William Thomas Grozell
Born on 16 February 1897 in Norland, Ontario - son of William Grozell, Norland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Norland, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Private Henry Groves
Born on 15 December 1896 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Parker, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 June 1918.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 June 1918.
Acting-Corporal Ralph Grover (aka Groner)
Born on 14 March 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as B. Groner - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller, single, no current military service, previously served with the Westmount Rifles, Non-Sectarian, height of 5 feet 6.7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
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