Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410392) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 or 8 December 1915.
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Private Coleman Farmer
Born on 16 January 1885 in Trabane County, Galway, Ireland - son of Lawrence Farmer, Trabane, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 13 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 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 410392) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 or 8 December 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410392) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 or 8 December 1915.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Private Orr Fanning
Born on 9 December 1892 (1916 enlistment) or 1893 (1915 enlistment) in Cambray, Victoria County, Ontario - son of Arden W. Fanning, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: currently a member of the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada.
Joined the CEF in Winnipeg, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 153689) - [then what] - joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 12 March 1916 (number 724098) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the CEF in Winnipeg, Ontario, on 20 October 1915 (number 153689) - [then what] - joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 12 March 1916 (number 724098) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Captain Franklin Nelson Kidd Falls
Born on 28 April 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mary Emily Falls, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as physician, Protestant, no current military service, previously served two years with the 43rd Regiment.
Joined Army Medical Corps Training Depot #4 in Montreal, Quebec, on 7 February 1917 - served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a medical officer on 3 October 1918 - ceased to be attached to the 38th Battalion on 17 June 1919.
Joined Army Medical Corps Training Depot #4 in Montreal, Quebec, on 7 February 1917 - served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a medical officer on 3 October 1918 - ceased to be attached to the 38th Battalion on 17 June 1919.
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Sergeant John Falk
Born on 22 October 1889 in New York, New York - next of kin listed as Mrs. W.A. Hoffman, New York City - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as next of kin, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Jewish, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, tan complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 August 1916 (number 1033237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 7 or 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 September 1918 - later served with reserve units.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 August 1916 (number 1033237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 7 or 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 11 September 1918 - later served with reserve units.
Lieutenant James Frederic Falconer
Born on 8 October 1890 in Fall River, Massachusetts - son of H.T. Falconer, Worcester, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Halifax, Nova Scotia, trade as bank clerk, Presbyterian, currently a member of the 6th Hussars, no previous military service.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halfax, Nova Scotia, on 12 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 20 July 1917 - departed for England to be attached to the Royal Air Force on 19 July 1918.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halfax, Nova Scotia, on 12 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 20 July 1917 - departed for England to be attached to the Royal Air Force on 19 July 1918.
Private Bruce Falconer
Born on 22 May 1880 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of George and Christina Falconer, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as carpenter and joiner, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 639230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 June or 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 5 October 1918 - buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery (grave IV.E.42), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 639230) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 June or 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 5 October 1918 - buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery (grave IV.E.42), France.
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Private Louis Farlardeau
Born on 2 June 1884 in Quebec - brother of Joseph Falardeau, Besseville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 25 May 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 5 June 1916.
(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.180)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 25 May 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 5 June 1916.
(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.180)
Lieutenant Howard Arol Fairbairn
Born on 26 July 1896 in Bobcaygeon, Ontario - son of Thomas A. Fairbairn, Bobcaygeon, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, trade as farmer, Presbyterian, currently a member of the 45th Victoria Regiment, no previous military experience.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, on 27 April 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, on 27 April 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Corporal Alfred Gordon Fahey
Born on 30 December 1896 in Penetanguishene, Ontario - son of Frances Fahey, Penetanguishene, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 October 1915 (number 541447) - 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 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion on 29 November 1917.
Joined the 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 October 1915 (number 541447) - 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 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion on 29 November 1917.
Private Philip Hitsman Fader
Born on 2 February 1896 in Winchester, Ontario - son of Martin Fader, Winchester, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Winchester, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as printer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey left eye and hazel right eye, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055478) - 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.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055478) - 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.
Private Alexander Ewing
Born on 29 January 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Miss Elizabeth Ewing, Detroit, Michigan - 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 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided injured to England on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided injured to England on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Lance-Corporal William Evoy
Born on 28 December 1893 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Albert and Annie Evoy, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as baker, single, no current military service, previously served two years in the 42nd Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 November 1916 (number 513330) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 and 6 July 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 November 1916 (number 513330) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 and 6 July 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
Private Harry Everard
Born on 14 October 1890 in London, England - brother of Miss Tilly Everard, St. Larder West, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, currently a member of the 97th Algonquin Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smith's Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410739) -transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 23 August or September 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smith's Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410739) -transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 23 August or September 1916.
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Private William Evans
Born on 28 June 1884 in Campden, Gloucestershire., England - brother of Mrs. William Smith, Campden, Gloucestershire, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Luseland, Saskatchewan, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 28 March 1918 (number 1263747) - 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 - wounded on 29 September or 7 October 1918 - invalided to England on 17 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 28 March 1918 (number 1263747) - 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 - wounded on 29 September or 7 October 1918 - invalided to England on 17 October 1918.
Monday, 5 January 2009
Lance-Corporal Edward Stembridge Evans
Born on 16 February 1890 in Liverpool, England - son of Emily Evans, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 237153) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 237153) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private David Arthur Evans
Born on 14 April 1873 in Emporia, Kansas - brother of Charles Evans, Meade, Kansas - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0 inches, light complexion, grey eyes, grey hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 207412) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 19 February 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 207412) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 19 February 1918.
Private Louis Macine Ethier
Born on 4 March 1894 in Westmeath, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Edward and Celia Ethier, Westmeath, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 3rd Canadian Field Engineers, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410491) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - killed in action on 9 June 1917 as a member of 16th Company, CMGC - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.C.8), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410491) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - killed in action on 9 June 1917 as a member of 16th Company, CMGC - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.C.8), France.
Saturday, 3 January 2009
Private Joseph Aspeck
Born on 6 March 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Adelard Aspeck, Hintonburgh, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 31[?] inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144058) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 or 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(Many thanks to Private Aspeck's great-great-grandson, Dave Richer, for this image).
(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.177)
Friday, 2 January 2009
Private Robert Erskine
Born on 30 July 1889 in Perthshire, Scotland - next of kin listed as Andrew Erskine, Shire[?] Mills, New Mills, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as designer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Territorials in Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 18 January 1915 (number 436452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1919.
Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 18 January 1915 (number 436452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1919.
Private George Erickson
Born on 29 March 1899 in Duluth, Minnesota - son of Mike Erickson, Fort Frances, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 94th Battalion, CEF, in Fort Frances, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 198697) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
Joined the 94th Battalion, CEF, in Fort Frances, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 198697) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
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