Private James Hoskins

Born on 1 August 1897 in Martley, Worcestershire, England - brother of Thomas William Hoskins, Martley, Worcestershire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 724104) - 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 C.14), France.

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

Private George Hoskins

Born on 9 July 1872 in Barnes, Surrey, England - son of Elizabeth Hoskins, Barnes, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 25th Field Battery, Royal Artillery (fourteen years and three months), Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410777) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - later served with the 4th Labour 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Cecil Raymond Hoskins

Born on 19 September 1895 in Nottingham, England - brother of May Hoskins, Nottingham, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. C. Hoskins, Ottawa, 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 8 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 July 1915 (number 144435) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF - repatriated to Canada on 10 July 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.110)

Private Jack Hoskin

Born on 12 September 1886 in Cornwall, England - husband of Bessie Hoskin, Cornwall, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobalt, Ontario, trade as groom, married, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 5 May 1916 (number 649319) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 October 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 8 August 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 14 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)

Honorary Captain Harold Irwin Horsey

Born on 21 July 1867 in Kingston, Ontario - husband of Lillian Sammie[?] Horsey, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clergyman, married, currently a member of the Reserve of the Active Militia, previously served with the 14th Prince of Wales Regiment and the Midland Battalion (Northwest Rebellion of 1885), Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, gray hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as Battalion Chaplain on 29 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - served as a Lieutenant from 10 August to 8 December 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - promoted to Honorary Captain (Chaplain) on 8 December 1916 - sent to England for duty on 23 March 1917 - later served as an Honorary Major with the Canadian Chaplain Services in Canada.

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

Corporal 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.

(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 Peter Horrell

Born on 17 December 1885 in Plympton, St. Mary, Devonshire, England - husband of Penny Helen Horrell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as teamster, married, no current or previous enlistment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37.75 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 January 1916 (number 775769) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.16), 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 Henry James Horrell

Born on 5 August 1884 in Bristol, England - son of William John Horrell, Southville, Bedminster, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775082) - 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 5 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Died on 15 August 1925.

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

Private Charles Hornby

Born on 27 June 1890 in Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland - brother of Miss Alice Hornby, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Omemee, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as banker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 26 January 1918 (number 3056380) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Percy Edward Joseph Horn

Born on 10 May 1899 in London, England - son of Florence Horn, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as blacksmith, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, medium hair.

Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 October 1917 (number 2499114) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in the field on 26 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Melvin Edgar Horkins

Born on 31 May 1897 in Grand Forks, North Dakota - son of Edward Horkins, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the 407th Highland Cadets (three years), Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 March 1916 (number 261011) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 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 Albert Hopkins

Born on 14 July 1878 in Wisalis, California - son of Mary E. Hopkins, Fresno, California - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quebec, trade as freight handler, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 19 September 1916 (number 246700) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 17 January 1918.

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

Private Robert Hope

Born on 21 February 1900 in Stalybridge, Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. Hope, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as messenger, single, currently a member of the 11th Regiment The Irish Fusiliers of Canada (two months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 11 January 1916 (number 760785) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 19 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private William John Sparling Hooper

Born on 21 December 1891 in Beulah, Manitoba - son of William Hooper, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - brother of Miss V.E. Hooper, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 19 March 1915 (number 411091) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [then what] - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 15 March 1916 - wounded on 4 or 7 October 1916 - commissioned into the Imperial army on 30 July 1918 - taken on the strength of the 2nd 20th London (one month) - [resigned?] - joined the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 9 October 1918 - landed in France on 7 November 1918.

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

Private Nelson Alexander Hooper

Born on 5 September 1898 in Eastport, Maine - son of Gertrude Laghton[?], Eastport, Maine - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Eastport, Maine, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 31 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Aldershot, Nova Scotia, on 10 September 1916 (number 1033299) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Lorenzo Hooper

Born on 14 September 1886 in Haydon, Ontario - son of Thomas Hooper, Bowmanville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Bowmanville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 April 1918 (number 3057836) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Lance-Corporal Grant Alexander Hooper

Born on 23 January 1895 in Credelon, Ontario - son of Adolphus Hooper, Hay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Exeter, Ontario, trade as mechanic, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Exeter, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 654283) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - wounded on 7 March 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

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

Private George William Hooker

Born on 26 July 1900 (claimed 1898 in 1916 enlistment) in Tottenham, London, England - son of Emma Hooker, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639312) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918.

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

Private William George Holt

Born on 27 May 1890 in Darlington, Ontario - son of John Holt, Darlington, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Darlington, Ontario, single, Methodist, trades as fireman and farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark grey eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055840) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Corporal Phillip Alexander Holmes

Born on 11 February 1889 in Beauhornis, Quebec - son of W. Holmes, Beauhornis, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as cashier, single, no current military service, previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1916 (number 246235) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 14 May 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)