Born on 18 March 1889 in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England - husband of Florence P. Joy, Toronto, Ontario - son of James and Emma Joy, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 4th West Riding Regiment; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 2nd Railway Supply Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 December 1914 (number 1222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 28 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.1), 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)
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Private Nathan Thomas Jowsey
Born on 1 September 1878 in Aylmer, Quebec - husband of Bertha A. Jowsey, Dunrobin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Hamburg, Ontario; trade as locomotive fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 11 July 1916 (number 1036590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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)
Joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 11 July 1916 (number 1036590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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)
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Private Maurice Llewellin Joslin
Born on 8 August 1893 in London, England - son of William Joslin, Hallgarth, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hallgarth, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as farmer; no current military service; previously served with the Manitoba Rangers (one year); height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 January 1918 (number 257178) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 January 1918 (number 257178) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 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)
Private Gregoire Joseph
Born on 5 August 1891 in Bonaventure, Ontario - son of Maxime Joseph, Bonaventure, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1917: present address in Bonaventure, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 December 1917 (number 4020087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 December 1917 (number 4020087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 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)
Monday, 8 February 2010
Private William Jordan
Born on 17 September 1891 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 March 1918 (number 3057127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 December 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 March 1918 (number 3057127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 December 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)
Private Malcolm Dennis Jordan
Born on 14 September 1895 in Debuga, India - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jordan, Hazanibagh, East India Railway, India - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as agricultural student; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the English public school Officers' Training Corps in Dover (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411001) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 5 June 1916 - promoted to Acting Sergeant - discharged from the CEF with phlebitis in the left leg - joined the [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 July 1917.
(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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411001) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 5 June 1916 - promoted to Acting Sergeant - discharged from the CEF with phlebitis in the left leg - joined the [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 July 1917.
(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)
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Private Joseph Jordan
Born on 16 March 1884 in Osgoode, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Jordan, Osgoode, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 4025050) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 4025050) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 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)
Private Walter Melville Jones
Born on 17 February 1894 in London, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mary Francis Jones, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student at the Ontario Agricultural College; single; currently a member of the Guelph Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411032) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to 4th Battalion, CEF, on 8 July 1916 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916 - at some point was commissioned as a lieutenant.
(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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411032) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to 4th Battalion, CEF, on 8 July 1916 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916 - at some point was commissioned as a lieutenant.
(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)
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Private Thomas Corbett Jones
Born on 1 October 1897 in Salford, Lancashire, England - half-brother of Charles W. Corbett, Berlin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rubbert worker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 32.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Berlin, Ontario, on 29 October 1915 (number 751069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF.
(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 No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Berlin, Ontario, on 29 October 1915 (number 751069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF.
(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)
Private Percy Grant Jones
Born on 9 July 1897 in Markham, Ontario - son of Jessie Jones, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Officers' Training Corps (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 541182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 or 12 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, in England on 22 September 1916 - later promoted to Acting-Sergeant.
(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 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 541182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 or 12 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, in England on 22 September 1916 - later promoted to Acting-Sergeant.
(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, 5 February 2010
Major Lorne Fauntleroy Jones
Born on 30 July 1887 in West Lorne, Ontario - son of Mrs. P.W. Jones, Chesley, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: single; previously served with the 1st Hussars (three years as a private and hospital sergeant); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 18 December 1915 - taken on the strength of No.1 General Hospital, CEF, on 9 May 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as medical officer from 22 May to 19 June 1917.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches.
(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 Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 18 December 1915 - taken on the strength of No.1 General Hospital, CEF, on 9 May 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as medical officer from 22 May to 19 June 1917.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Awarded a Mention in Despatches.
(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)
Private John Jones
Born on 25 February 1898 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Thomas B. Jones, Belleville, Ontario - 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 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 636742) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 27 November 1917.
(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 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 636742) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 27 November 1917.
(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)
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Private Hubert Murray Jones
Born on 23 December 1897 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mary Jones, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; light hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410515) - 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 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410515) - 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 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.
(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)
Private Henry Alexander Jones
Born on 17 June 1894 in Pakenham, Ontario - husband of Mrs. H. Jones, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as weaver; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 787648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 1917.
(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 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 787648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 1917.
(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)
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Sergeant Harry George Jones
Born on 26 June 1886 in Orillia, Ontario - husband of Edna Florence Jones, Toronto, Ontario - son of Robert and Rose Jones, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as insurance agent; married; no current military service; previously served with the 35th Regiment; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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)
Private Frederick John Jones
Born on 11 August 1892 in Cardiff, Wales - friend of Miss Winnifred Prientman, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410794) - 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 - invalided to England on 7 December 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)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410794) - 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 - invalided to England on 7 December 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)
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Private Frank Jones
Born on 1 March 1895 in Walkden, Lancashire, England - son of Frank Jones, Pincher Creek, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pincher Creek, Alberta; trade as book [keeper?]; single; no current military service; previously served with the 8th Manchester Regiment (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 725180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 3 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1917 - wounded on 2 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 September 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 11 April 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 725180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 3 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1917 - wounded on 2 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 September 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 11 April 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)
Private Elwood James Jones
(aka Edgar Harold Jones)
Born on 6 June 1896 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Frank and Isabelle Jones, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobalt, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 649453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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)
Born on 6 June 1896 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Frank and Isabelle Jones, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobalt, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 649453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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)
Monday, 1 February 2010
Private David Jones
Born on 4 March 1882 in Liverpool, England - husband of Ruby Margaret Jones, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; dark grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 775877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 14 February 1917 - invalided to England on 18 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 4 or 11 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 July 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 775877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 14 February 1917 - invalided to England on 18 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 4 or 11 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 July 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 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)
Private Charles Stewart Jones, MM
Born on 13 February 1890 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Jones, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teacher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 July 1915 (number 410514) - 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 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 21 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 July 1915 (number 410514) - 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 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 21 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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