Born on 16 January 1883 in St. Mary's, Ontario - son of James Clyde, Winnipeg, Manitoba - recruitment forms note the following: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Methodist, stone cutter or mechanical dentist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 4021367) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 June 1918 - injured accidentally on 24 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Monday, 12 November 2007
Sergeant Charles Clow
Born on 4 February 1889 in Norfolk, England - son of late John Nathan Clow and Alice Parker (formerly Clow), latter Hampstead, London, England and Rockaway, New Jersey - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the military (no details provided), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 (number 405505) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.7), France.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 (number 405505) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.7), France.
Private John Clough
Born on 22 September 1897 in York, England - son of Mrs. A. Clough, Almonte, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as millhand, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist of Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
Private Gilbert Montague Clinton
Born on 2 July 1897 in Pontapool, England - son of Mrs. Solton, Southshield, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Westport, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Westport, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 639927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 7 July 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 14 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Westport, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 639927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 7 July 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 14 September 1918.
Corporal Harry Powell Clifton
Born on 16 January 1871 in Niagara Falls, Ontario - husband of Helen Wallace Clifton, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as commission agent, married, no current military service, previously served with the 44th Welland Infantry for four years, the 21st Essex Infantry for five years, the Queen's Own Rifles for four years, and the 36th Peel Regiment for one year, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410706) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - later served as an Acting Company Sergeant-Major with reserve units.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410706) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - later served as an Acting Company Sergeant-Major with reserve units.
Sergeant George Henry Clifford
Born on 6 July 1893 in Liverpool, England - son of C.L. Clifford, Bedford, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Volunteer Corps, India, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 June 1916 (number 261457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - later served with the 3rd CCD.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 June 1916 (number 261457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - later served with the 3rd CCD.
Private Ernest Pretty Clifford
Born on 4 April 1886 or 1887 in Galetta, Ontario - husband of Emma Clifford, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as driver (1915) / labourer (1919), married for ten years (as of 1915), with a daughter aged eight and a son aged four, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410054) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 25 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410054) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 25 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1919.
Private John Ralph Clewes
Born on 28 January 1898 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Katherine Clewes, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Friday, 9 November 2007
Private Fred Ernest Cleroux
Born on 15 January 1898 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Adeline Cleroux, Merricksville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as spinner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 133 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 788557) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private Arthur C. Clermont
Born on 8 April 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of (late) Albert Clermont and Matilda Levesque (previously Clermont, nee Dubiens), Hull, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 410053) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1916 - died on 12 January 1917 of wounds received on 2 January 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXI.B.17A), France.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Private Aaron Bernard Cleary
Born on 30 May 1895 in Havana, North Dakota - son of Thomas and Laura A. Cleary, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Quantock, Saskatchewan, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, height of 6 feet 4 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 31 January 1918 (number 256589) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - died of sickness in France on 24 January 1919 - buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.10), Belgium.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 31 January 1918 (number 256589) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - died of sickness in France on 24 January 1919 - buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.10), Belgium.
Private George Edward Stanley Clay
Born on 12 July 1894 in England - husband of Catharine Clay, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as cook, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410052) - 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 16 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410052) - 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 16 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916.
Private Henry James Claxton
Born on 26 April 1893 in Holt, Norfolk, England - son of J.H. and Esther Claxton, Chantry, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as stable man (1915) / teamster (1917), single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410251) - 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 16 November 1916 - [Cdn War Museum docs state struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1916] - rejoined the military in Cornwall, Ontario, on 11 June 1917 (number 3055004).
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410251) - 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 16 November 1916 - [Cdn War Museum docs state struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1916] - rejoined the military in Cornwall, Ontario, on 11 June 1917 (number 3055004).
Private Samuel Clark
Born on 28 September 1887 in Dudley, England - husband of Annie Clark, Lambton, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as wife, trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 775827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 775827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Private William Clarmont
Born on 9 February 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Mrs. Millie Clarmont, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 31 July 1915 (number 145004) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 31 July 1915 (number 145004) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Lance-Corporal Midase Clermont
Born on 10 December 1893 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - husband of Irene Clermont, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesury, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 633403) - transferred to the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 13 October 1918.
Lance-Corporal Richard Inkermann Clarke
Born on 7 September 1889 in Gloucester, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke, Gloucester, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 775856) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 25 April 1917.
Private Herbert Clarke
Born on 6 February 1896 in Lancashire, England - son of John Clarke, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as weaver, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps in Cornwall, Ontario, on 22 May 1917 (number 2098896) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Private Guy Handford Clarke
Born on 15 October 1892 in Eden, Bayham Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Clarke, St. Thomas, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist/Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 190158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 26 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave VI.A.13), Belgium.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 190158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 26 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave VI.A.13), Belgium.
Sergeant George Arthur Clarke
Born on 21 February 1882 in London, England - husband of Mary Clarke, Shawville, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Scots (including South Africa, Queen's and King's Medals), Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 11.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410412) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 19 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.1), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410412) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 19 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.1), Belgium.
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