Born on 7 May 1892 in London, Ontario - son of Winnifred Creighton, London, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as student at Queen's, single, no current military service, had certificates as Cadet and Musketry instructor obtained at London and Ottawa, respectively, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411129) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
Sergeant Edward McDonald Creighton
Born on 1 May 1896 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Emma L. Creighton, Owen Sound, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as drug clerk, single, no current military service, previously served two years at Niagara, Ontario, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 838929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital on 31 March 1919.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 838929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital on 31 March 1919.
Private William Crawford
Born on 9 May 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Jane M. Crawford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married with no children, currently a member of the 15th Regiment, previously served twelve years in the Imperial Army, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark grey eyes, dark, rather bald hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410069) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410069) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - later served with reserve units.
Private Thomas Crawford
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1915 (number 410757) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 December 1915 - wounded on 5 April 1916 - wounded on 25 or 26 April 1917 - wounded on 29 or 31 March 1918 - wounded on 30 August 1918.
Saturday, 12 January 2008
Private John Crawford
Born on 26 October 1893 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Susan Crawford, Cobalt, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 March 1915 (number 410767) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 or 23 December 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 7 June 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 March 1915 (number 410767) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 or 23 December 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 23 March 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 7 June 1918.
Private James Crawford
Born on 27 August 1880 in Penetang, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Crawford, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410717) - 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 on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410717) - 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 on 16 June 1919.
Lance-Corporal Georges Crawford
Born on 22 September 1894 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Crawford, Mattawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mattawa, Ontario, trade as guide, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11 inches, weight of 140 pounds, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 789191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 789191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.
Corporal Clayton Crawford
Born on 8 December 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Anna Barton, Brockville, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as railway fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 February 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.I.6), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 February 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.I.6), France.
Private Archibald Crawford
Born on 10 June 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - sister of Isabelle Crawford, Orphans Home of Bridge of Weir - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Indian, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Friday, 11 January 2008
Private Edwin Crane
Born on 25 June 1899 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Louisa Chivers, St. Thomas, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - transferred to the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190036) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - transferred to the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917.
Private William King Craighead
Born on 31 December 1890 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Agnes Craighead, Glasgow, Scotland - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Territorials, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411107) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 April 1916 - buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery (grave I.J.19), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411107) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 April 1916 - buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery (grave I.J.19), Belgium.
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Acting-Sergeant Harold Allan Craig
Born on 20 June 1893 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Richard Craig, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously did cadet work, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411128) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 29 November 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411128) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 29 November 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Private Gordon Craig
Born on 7 February 1895 in Belfast, Ireland - son of R. Craig, Vancouver, British Columbia - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, red hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411167) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411167) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
Private Ernest Craig
Born on 15 September 1883 in Almonte, Ontario - husband of Nellie Craig, Almonte, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Almonte, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Almonte, Ontario, on 2 May 1916 (number 787949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Almonte, Ontario, on 2 May 1916 (number 787949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.
Private Benjamin M. Craig
Born on 29 July 1891 in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Craig, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320439) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 12 June 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 17 August 1918.
Died in 1966 - buried in Whyte Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320439) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 12 June 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 17 August 1918.
Died in 1966 - buried in Whyte Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario.
Private Sidney Crabtree
Born on 23 September 1884 in London, England - husband of Ella Irene Crabtree, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as driver, married, no current military service, previously served three years as a private in the 10th Royal Grenadiers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 134th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 799080) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 13 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 134th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 799080) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps on 13 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Frank Crabtree
Born on 8 January 1886 in Manchester, England - husband of Adelaide Crabtree, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as teamster, married, no current military service, previously served two months with the Manchester Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Hanford Coyle
Born on 27 December 1888 in Jordan Mountain, New Brunswick - husband of Ella Coyle, Saint John, New Brunswick - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Saint John, New Brunswick, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 140th Battalion, CEF, in Sussex, New Brunswick, on 27 October 1915 (number 817248) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 15 December 1918.
Joined the 140th Battalion, CEF, in Sussex, New Brunswick, on 27 October 1915 (number 817248) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded and captured as a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 15 December 1918.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Private Sidney Cox, MM
Born on 2 August 1886 in Bedford, England - husband of Margaret Cox, Clarkson, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendated dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
Private Charles James Cox
Born on 21 November 1895 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan - son of William Cox, Grenfell, Saskatchewan - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Mervin, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farm labourer, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the Depot Battalion, 1st Saskatchewan Regiment in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 3 January 1918 (number 256594) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
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