Born on 8 October 1888 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Andrew Laronde, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056041) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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)
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Monday, 10 May 2010
Private Albert Laronde
Born on 11 July 1891 in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Louis and Cecilia Laronde, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410127) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - died of sickness (CWGC notes still with 38th Battalion) in Canada on 27 June 1916 - buried in Mattawa (St. Ann) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ontario.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410127) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - died of sickness (CWGC notes still with 38th Battalion) in Canada on 27 June 1916 - buried in Mattawa (St. Ann) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ontario.
(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 Joseph Larocque
Born on 25 April 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Louise Larocque, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 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)
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Private George Henry Larocque
Born on 15 November 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Larocque, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 639620) - "Recruited by Pte. H. Rathwell" - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 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 February 1916 (number 639620) - "Recruited by Pte. H. Rathwell" - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 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, 8 May 2010
Private Archibald Joseph Larocque
Born on 12 March 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of George Larocque, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as butcher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410528) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 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 Brockville, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410528) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 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)
Private Joseph Larkin
Born on 1 July 1898 in Seaforth, Lancashire, England - brother of Willie Larkin, Carlsbad Springs, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as fireman; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (six months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.
Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1917 (number 2043019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 2 November 1917 - died of those wounds on 17 November 1917 - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV.F.5), 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 No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1917 (number 2043019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 2 November 1917 - died of those wounds on 17 November 1917 - buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery (grave IV.F.5), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Friday, 7 May 2010
Private William Henry Lappin
Born on 7 July 1896 in Liverpool, England - brother of John Lappin, County Durham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410342) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 9 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 1 February 1915 (number 410342) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 9 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)
Lance-Corporal Henry Leonard Lepot
Born on 2 September 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Louise Lepot, Cummings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrical inspector; single; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 or 16 February 1915 (number 410348) - struck off strength in order to be commissioned on 5 December 1917 - later commissioned as a lieutenant and served with the 10th Reserve Battalion, 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 or 16 February 1915 (number 410348) - struck off strength in order to be commissioned on 5 December 1917 - later commissioned as a lieutenant and served with the 10th Reserve Battalion, 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)
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Private Louis John Lapointe
Born on 25 March 1898 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of John Lapointe, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as marble cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 September 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 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633495) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 8 September 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 Lowell LaPlante
Born on 28 April 1897 in Summerstown, Ontario - son of Laura LaPlante, Summerstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 5 October 1915 (number 633108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 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; e-mail, Sue DeRochie, 9 April 2012)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 5 October 1915 (number 633108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 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; e-mail, Sue DeRochie, 9 April 2012)
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Private Alfred LaPlante
Born on 27 August 1895 in St. Aime, Quebec - son of Michel LaPlante, St. Aime, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farm labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1918 (number 258720) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 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, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1918 (number 258720) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 March 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 Roy Lapier
Born on 3 April 1890 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Cyrus Lapier, Morrisburg, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Morrisburg, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as moulder; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3056769) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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 16 February 1918 (number 3056769) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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, 4 May 2010
Private Ivan Lapier
Born on 18 January 1891 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Lucas Lapier, Iroquois, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056419) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 29 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 25 January 1918 (number 3056419) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 29 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)
Lance-Corporal Frank Edward Lapage
Born on 30 April 1886 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Mary Lapage, Rochester, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as buffer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 1st and 2nd United States Cavalry (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 2 June 1917 (number 3055009) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 2 June 1917 (number 3055009) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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)
Monday, 3 May 2010
Private John Joseph Lansfield
Born on 8 December 1897 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Lansfield, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Fenelon Falls, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as hardware clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057598) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 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, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057598) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 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 Albert Waters Lansdell
Born on 11 June 1894 in London, England - brother of Cecil Lansdell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist / Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775112) - 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 27 December 1915 (number 775112) - 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)
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Private Medric Lanoux
Born on 16 July 1895 in Ormond, Ontario - son of Paul Lanoux, Ormond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410341) - 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 13 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave X.27), 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 Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410341) - 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 13 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave X.27), 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 Louis Langlois
Born on 25 February 1878 in Montreal, Quebec - friend of Moise Bausoleil, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 September 1915 (number 219406) - transferred to the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England on 21 June 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 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 September 1915 (number 219406) - transferred to the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England on 21 June 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)
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Private Stuart Clifford Langford
Born on 27 February 1888 in Walkerville, Ontario - husband of Clara P. Langford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as printer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 25th Regiment (three years); Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 July 1915 (number 410527) - 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 Royal Canadian Regiment, CEF, on 10 October 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 July 1915 (number 410527) - 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 Royal Canadian Regiment, CEF, on 10 October 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Samson Langevin
Born on 14 March 1893 in Kippewa, Quebec - son of Mrs. Lizzie Langevin, Crest, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bushman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 789108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry 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 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 789108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry 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)
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