Born on 20 October 1893 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Minnie M. and the late James Coutts Kilgour, Drumbo, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Drumbo, Ontario; trade as railroad towerman; single; currently a member of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; light complexion; grey eyes; light hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 26 May 1916 (number 270504) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 2 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave IV.E.28), 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 March 2010
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Private John Rowland Kilgour
Born on 22 February 1897 in Beauharnois, Quebec - next of kin listed as John Wilson and Grace P. Kilgour, Beauharnois, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 5 March 1915 (number 410930) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 5 March 1915 (number 410930) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), 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)
Lieutenant Ernest Bedford
Born on 20 May 1896 in Cambridgeshire, England - son of Joseph Bedford, Moulinette, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.Joined the 38th Battalion on 8 January 1915 (number 410450) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 7 August 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 10 May 1918 - rejoined the battalion as a lieutenant on 15 September 1918 - sent to England for duty on 29 January 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)(Many, many thanks to Lieutenant Bedford's grandson, David Grant, for the use of these photos of Ernest Bedford as a Private (top) and Lieutenant (bottom).)
Private Herbert Louis Kiell
Born on 22 November 1888 in Aso Township, Ontario - son of Sam Kiell, Sharbot Lake, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Sharbot Lake, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches gully expanded; medium dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 835104); taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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 146th Battalion, CEF, in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 835104); taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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)
Private Harry Brown
Born on 1 June 1895 in Derby, England - son of Harry and Louisa Brown, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410038) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.II), France.
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for this photo of Private Brown's headstone.)
Monday, 8 March 2010
Private Frank James Gagnon
Born on 12 March 1896 in Baskatong Bridge, Quebec - son of W.M. and Cecelia Gagnon, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberjack, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 February 1915 (number 410276) - 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 20 or 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.D.16), France.
(Many thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bud Walsh for the photo of Private Gagnon's final resting place.)
Corporal William Sidney Kidd
Born on 12 December 1893 in Burritts Rapids, Ontario - son of Richard Kidd, Burritts Rapids, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burritts Rapids, Ontario; trade as student; single; currently a member of the University of Toronto Canadian Officers' Training Corps (seven months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 246130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 246130) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 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 William Keyes
Born on 29 April 1863 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Violet Keyes, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 669972) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 30 March 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 669972) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 30 March 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)
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Walter Joseph Key
Born on 22 July 1870 in London, England - brother of Mary Ann Boutell, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as attendant; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment (twenty-one years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410344) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - [released approximately August 1917] - joined the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410344) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - [released approximately August 1917] - joined the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 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)
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Private Charles Frederick Key
Born on 29 September 1877 in York, England - husband of Annie Key, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade bricklayer; married; no current military service; previously served as a Private with the York and Lancaster Regiment (65th) (three months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 669919) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 669919) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 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)
Lieutenant David Vanderwater Ketcheson, MC
Born on 23 January 1894 in Belleville, Ontario - next of kin listed as H.F. Ketcheson, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 94th Regiment; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 21st Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 November 1914 (number 59545) - landed in France with the 21st Battalion on 14 September 1915 - transferred to the 4th Infantry Brigade or 4th Divisional Machine Gun Company on 26 December 1915 - invalided sick to England on 12 June 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot, CEF, and commissioned as a Lieutenant on 20 November 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - invalided to England on 14 March 1917.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. Although wounded, he continued in command of his men, and led the assault on the enemy trench in a most determined manner. Later, he was again severely wounded." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry and devotion to duty. Raid Feb 22."
(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 21st Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 November 1914 (number 59545) - landed in France with the 21st Battalion on 14 September 1915 - transferred to the 4th Infantry Brigade or 4th Divisional Machine Gun Company on 26 December 1915 - invalided sick to England on 12 June 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot, CEF, and commissioned as a Lieutenant on 20 November 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - invalided to England on 14 March 1917.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. Although wounded, he continued in command of his men, and led the assault on the enemy trench in a most determined manner. Later, he was again severely wounded." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry and devotion to duty. Raid Feb 22."
(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))
Friday, 5 March 2010
Private William Kerr
Born on 16 May 1890 in Hamilton, Scotland - son of Mrs. Mary Kerr, Hamilton, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410330) - 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, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - died of sickness on 10 November 1918 - [no entry in Commonwealth War Graves Commission's "Debt of Honour].
(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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410330) - 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, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - died of sickness on 10 November 1918 - [no entry in Commonwealth War Graves Commission's "Debt of Honour].
(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)
Sergeant William James Kerr
Born on 18 September 1888 in Dalmore, Scotland - husband of Maude Kerr (later Banning), Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Kerr, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as carriage fitter; married; no current military service; previously served with the Highland Light Infantry (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410952) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.17), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410952) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.17), 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)
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Private Henry Kerr
Born on 25 April 1896 in Canada - son of David and Isabella Kerr, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 (number 410134) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 15 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord) (grave I.C.22), 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 February 1915 (number 410134) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 15 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord) (grave I.C.22), 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, 3 March 2010
Lance-Corporal David Kerr
Born on 6 September 1871 in Clestormoor, England - husband of Isabella Kerr, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as paper maker; married; no current military service; previously served with the 1st Volunteers Border in England (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410263) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(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 Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410263) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(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 Arthur Kent
Born on 7 April 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio - son of Mrs. C.W. Kent, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as electrical engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 207223) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 207223) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 May 1917 - 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Private William Leslie Kensett
Born on 16 March 1883 in London, England - husband of Rose Ellen Kensett, New Liskeard, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Liskeard, Ontario; trade as bank messenger; married; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; previously served with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 648466) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 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 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 648466) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 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)
Private Ralph Kenny
Born on 24 March 1898 in Finch Township, Ontario - son of Robert Kenny, Embrun, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Embrun, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served in high school cadets (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 11 August 1916 (number 640205) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 16 January 1918 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 22 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 11 August 1916 (number 640205) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 16 January 1918 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 22 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 25 July 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)
Monday, 1 March 2010
Corporal James Wilmer Kenny
Born on 28 May 1897 in Seeleys Bay, Ontario - son of Rachael Kenny, Seeleys Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seeleys Bay, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair light hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 639358) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 September 1917 - invalided to England on 24 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 639358) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 13 September 1917 - invalided to England on 24 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 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)
Lance-Corporal Samuel Kennedy
Born on 25 December 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland - no next of kin listed - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as marine fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 136 pounds; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 October 1915 (number 787304) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.
(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 Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 October 1915 (number 787304) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.
(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)
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