Born on 19 July 1886 in Warkworth, Ontario - son of Mary Ann Garbutt, Warkworth, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Warkworth, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as printer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055909) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 September 1918.
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Private Alan McKenzie Gammell
Born on 30 December 1892 or 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - sone of Mrs. I. Gammell, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office man, single, no current military service, previously served with the 3rd Victoria Rifles, Prebyterian, height of 5 feet 8.3 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal on 11 March 1915 (number 410957) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 17 January 1917 - [left the CEF] - rejoined the CEF in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 October 1917 as a lieutenant - later promoted to captain - seconded to the Deputy Branch of the Adjutant-General in Ottawa from 1 April 1918 to 15 April 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal on 11 March 1915 (number 410957) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 17 January 1917 - [left the CEF] - rejoined the CEF in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 October 1917 as a lieutenant - later promoted to captain - seconded to the Deputy Branch of the Adjutant-General in Ottawa from 1 April 1918 to 15 April 1919.
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Private Ralph Gallinger
Born on 29 May 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of William Gallinger, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 30 May 1916 (number 634154) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.6), France.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 30 May 1916 (number 634154) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.6), France.
Private Edgar Labrie
Born on 14 January 1894 in Gloucester, Ontario - son of Mrs. E. Labrie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as harness maker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320408) - 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.B.13), 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320408) - 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.B.13), 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)
Friday, 10 April 2009
Private Albert Ernest Gallinger
Born on 29 July 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of William Gallinger, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 59th Regiment Canal Guard (two months), Methodist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 August 1915 (number 144994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 August 1915 (number 144994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917.
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Private Gerald Gallant
Born on 24 June 1895 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island - son of John Gallant, Summerside, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Shediac, New Brunswick, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 12 August 1916 (number 1033251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 May 1919.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 12 August 1916 (number 1033251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 May 1919.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Private John Joseph Gale
Born on 7 August 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Delphine Gale, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410921) - 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 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - [returned to Canada] - joined the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410921) - 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 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - [returned to Canada] - joined the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1918.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Corporal Charles Gale
Born on 5 October 1891 in Dundas County, Ontario - husband of Chas Gale, Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario, trade as general clerk, married, currently a member of the Canal Patrol (five months), no previous military service, Presybterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 633167) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 633167) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Lance-Corporal Arthur Austin Gale
Born on 10 October 1898 in Southwold, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ida Alberta Gale, Shedden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Shedden, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 190091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 190091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917.
Monday, 6 April 2009
Private Earl Bruce Galbraith
Born on 21 January 1891 in Yarker, Ontario - son of Robert and Celia Galbraith, Yarker, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 March 1917 (number 2043032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of his wounds on 3 November 1917 - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VII.D.5), Belgium.
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 March 1917 (number 2043032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of his wounds on 3 November 1917 - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VII.D.5), Belgium.
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Lieutenant Reginald Charles Gaisford, MC
Born on 16 March 1881 in England - son of Mrs. Robert Gaisford, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as draughtsman, Methodist, currently a member of the 41st Regiment, no previously military service.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, as a Captain on 21 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 6 March 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 28 May [?] 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After leading his platoon in the attack he was directed in the evening to connect up with the right battalion. This he successfully accomplished after encountering great difficulties. The next morning he was the only officer left in the company, and skilfully repelled a strong enemy counter-attack, improving his position at the same time. For thirty-six hours he personally supervised and inspired his men." - unit recommendation dated 16 August 1918: "For excellent work during operations in front of Hallu on 10th and 11th Augt./18."
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, as a Captain on 21 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 6 March 1918 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 28 May [?] 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After leading his platoon in the attack he was directed in the evening to connect up with the right battalion. This he successfully accomplished after encountering great difficulties. The next morning he was the only officer left in the company, and skilfully repelled a strong enemy counter-attack, improving his position at the same time. For thirty-six hours he personally supervised and inspired his men." - unit recommendation dated 16 August 1918: "For excellent work during operations in front of Hallu on 10th and 11th Augt./18."
Private George Lyall Fraser, MM
Born on 10 May 1894 in Port Arthur, Ontario - son of J.A. Fraser, Atlin, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark hair - at the time of his reenlistment in 1918: present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as "was student Civil Engineering".
Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in science in 1913-15.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 24 March 1915 (number 411058) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - promoted to Bombing Corporal in April 1916 - promoted to Sergeant in April 1916 - wounded at Mount Sorrel, Belgium, on 16 or 17 July 1916 - wounded at Regina Trench, France, on 8 October 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - invalided to Canada on 1 April 1917 - joined the 11th Special Service Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, in August 1917 - attached to the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission in the United States in August 1917 - commissioned in the CEF as a Lieutenant in April 1918 - joined the 11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 July 1918 - served as the battalion adjutant from 1 May 1919 - discharged from the CEF in October 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the Somme on 8 October 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.50)
Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in science in 1913-15.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 24 March 1915 (number 411058) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - promoted to Bombing Corporal in April 1916 - promoted to Sergeant in April 1916 - wounded at Mount Sorrel, Belgium, on 16 or 17 July 1916 - wounded at Regina Trench, France, on 8 October 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - invalided to Canada on 1 April 1917 - joined the 11th Special Service Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, in August 1917 - attached to the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission in the United States in August 1917 - commissioned in the CEF as a Lieutenant in April 1918 - joined the 11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 July 1918 - served as the battalion adjutant from 1 May 1919 - discharged from the CEF in October 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the Somme on 8 October 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.50)
Lance-Corporal Grant Fowler
Born on 22 January 1895 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of R.J. Fowler, North Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in Science in 1914-15.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411050) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded at Hooge, Belgium, on 15 April 1916 - wounded at Vimy, France, and made a prisoner of war on 28 March 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.49)
Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in Science in 1914-15.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411050) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded at Hooge, Belgium, on 15 April 1916 - wounded at Vimy, France, and made a prisoner of war on 28 March 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.49)
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Private Henry Holenger Gagnon
Born on 7 October 1893 in Baskatong Bridge, Quebec - son of William Gagnon, Baskatong Bridge, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410098) - 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 17 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410098) - 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 17 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917.
Friday, 3 April 2009
Private Arthur Gagnon
Born on 16 September 1898 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario - brother of Joseph Gagnon, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 August 1916 (number 1042060) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave II.B.39), France.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 August 1916 (number 1042060) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave II.B.39), France.
Private Henry Gagne
Born on 4 November 1890 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Edward Gagne, St. Andrews, 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 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 17 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410743) - 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 Light Railway [?] or the Canadian Engineers on 23 November 1917.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 17 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410743) - 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 Light Railway [?] or the Canadian Engineers on 23 November 1917.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Private Aldoria Gagne
Born on 18 June 1895 in Hull, Quebec - son of William Gagne, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as papermaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144326) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 242nd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1916.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144326) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 242nd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1916.
Private William Gadd
Born on 28 February 1892 in Durham, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Watson, Durham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410742) - 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 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 March 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - killed in action on 16 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.C.12), France.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410742) - 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 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 March 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - killed in action on 16 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.C.12), France.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Corporal Eli Jonas Furler
Born on 22 October 1888 in Delhi, Ontario - husband of Ruth Furler, Delhi, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as thrasher, married, currently a member of the 39th Regiment, no previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, weight of 158 pounds, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 133rd Battalion, CEF, in Simcoe, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 797564) - transferred to the 215th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Joined the 133rd Battalion, CEF, in Simcoe, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 797564) - transferred to the 215th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Private Reginald Hill Fulton
Born on 6 November 1893 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - son of Mrs. Emily Fulton, Great Village, Nova Scotia - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Belleville, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as bookkeeper, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056731) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056731) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
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