Born on 5 November 1894 in Quadville, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Gruntz, Quadville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quadville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a lance-corporal in Renfrew, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1042069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a private on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 1918.
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Friday, 10 July 2009
Private James Grundy
Born on 18 June 1883 in Manchester, England - husband of Lovella or Luella] A. Grundy, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as engineer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 12 October 1916 (number 640238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.12), 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 Grave Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private William Thomas Grozell
Born on 16 February 1897 in Norland, Ontario - son of William Grozell, Norland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Norland, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Private Henry Groves
Born on 15 December 1896 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Parker, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 June 1918.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 June 1918.
Acting-Corporal Ralph Grover (aka Groner)
Born on 14 March 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as B. Groner - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller, single, no current military service, previously served with the Westmount Rifles, Non-Sectarian, height of 5 feet 6.7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Private Arthur Groulx
Born on 7 March 1873 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Arthur Groulx, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook, married, but separated from his wife, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1915 (number 144189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 February 1916.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1915 (number 144189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 February 1916.
Private Herbert Victor Gross
Born on 1 March 1890 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Gladys Gross, Lindsay, Ontario - son of Bertha Gross, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as marble worker, married, currently a member of the 10th Field Ambulance (3.5 years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 401754) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 August 1916 - later joined the 20th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 28 August 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 401754) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 August 1916 - later joined the 20th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 28 August 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Private Albert Edward Grison
Born on 25 March 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. André Grison, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (three months), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 (number 410753) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 15 May 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 (number 410753) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 15 May 1918.
Private Judge Grimm
Born on 24 March 1886 in Virginia, USA - son of Nellie Grimm, Newruna, Virginia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 6 feet 0 inches, rather dark complexion, black eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 9 August 1916 (number 640206) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 21 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 December 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 9 August 1916 (number 640206) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 21 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 December 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918.
Monday, 6 July 2009
Private John Norman Griffiths
Born on 4 December 1898 in Bristol, England - son of Alfred J. and Anne Griffiths, Medicine Hat, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on 4 May 1916 (number 228307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXV.B.16), Belgium.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on 4 May 1916 (number 228307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXV.B.16), Belgium.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Private Arthur Maynard James Griffiths
Born on 14 April 1879 in Abergavenny, Wales - husband of Ethel Gustavus, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as mechanical engineer, married, currently a member of the 51st Soo Rifles in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, previously served with the Canadian South African Contingent (1901) and as an artificer in the Royal Navy (1903 to 1905), Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 24th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 December 1914 - struck off the strength of the 24th Battalion on 31 January 1915 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1915 (number 411161) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Joined the 24th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 December 1914 - struck off the strength of the 24th Battalion on 31 January 1915 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1915 (number 411161) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
Private James Walter Griffin
Born on 15 January 1873 in Uxbridge, London, England - husband of Eliza Griffin, Cummings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married (with three children, ages 10, 7 and 5), no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410291) - 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 Labour Pool on 5 February 1918.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410291) - 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 Labour Pool on 5 February 1918.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Sergeant Frederick Alfred Griffin
Born on 4 July 1886 in Sussex, England - brother of Mrs. Frank Richards, Portsmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served as a stoker with the Royal Navy (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410497) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 16 September 1916.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410497) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 16 September 1916.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Private Thomas Grice
Born on 7 November 1898 in Wakefield, York, England - son of Mary Sophia Grice (widow), Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 120th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 757816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Joined the 120th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 757816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Friday, 3 July 2009
Private James Andrew Grice
Born on 18 July 1892 in Algonquin, Ontario - son of William Grice, Algonquin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, sandy complexion, grey-blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410726) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 October 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410726) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 October 1915.
Private George James Grice
Born on 1 March 1874 in Gananoque, Ontario - husband of Edith Grice, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, married with five children (girls 14 years, 12 years, and 3 months, boys 11 years and 7 years), no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown and thin hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410501) - 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 6th Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410501) - 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 6th Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917.
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Private Mik Grenock
Born in 1894 in Grodno, Russia - son of Gregor Prokopovitch Greenchuck, Kozina, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410290) - 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 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917.
Unit recommendation for a Russian decoration dated 20 September 1917: "Recommended for a Russian Decoration for consistent good work, particularly on Nov. 18/16, Apr. 9/17 and June 25th to July 1st 1917." - no award made.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410290) - 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 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917.
Unit recommendation for a Russian decoration dated 20 September 1917: "Recommended for a Russian Decoration for consistent good work, particularly on Nov. 18/16, Apr. 9/17 and June 25th to July 1st 1917." - no award made.
Private Herbert Grellier
Born on 8 September 1888 in London, England - son of Alfred Grellier, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, trade as poultry farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 850885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 850885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Private Archibald Campbell Greig
Born on 29 June 1875 in Almonte, Ontario - son of James F. Greig, Almonte, Ontario - brother of Miss Bell Greig, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, single, no current military service, previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410289) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 21 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Thelus Cemetery (grave V.E.9), France.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410289) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 21 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Thelus Cemetery (grave V.E.9), France.
Private William Ewart Gregson
Born on 7 September 1893 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - next of kin listed as William Gregson, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as medical student, single, currently a member of the McGill University COTC, previously served as a signaller, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410973) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to Canadian Corps Headquarters Signal Company on 9 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 23 June 1917.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410973) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to Canadian Corps Headquarters Signal Company on 9 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 23 June 1917.
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