Born on 25 October 1886 in Waterloo County, Ontario - son of John Mertz, Lanigan, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lanigan, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as tinsmith; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 21 March 1918 (number 258850) - 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 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 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)
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Friday, 11 February 2011
Private Stanley Barney Merrifield
Born on 26 October 1897 in County Wright [?] - son of Mrs. Mary Ann Merrifield, Beachgrove, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Beachgrove, Quebec; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fullu expanded; weight of 132 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 788276) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 788276) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 Charles Merkley
Born on 11 May 1895 in Black Creek, Ontario - son of Henry Merkley, Dickinsons Corners, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; black hair; "Refer to Dental Corps".
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 19 November 1915 (number 639227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 19 November 1915 (number 639227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 21 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 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)
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Private Sylvester Savinus Mercier
Born on 30 December 1892 in Jasper, [?] - next of kin listed as Mrs. Susan O'Connell, Jasper, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 31 January 1915 (number 410802) - 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 Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 31 January 1915 (number 410802) - 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 Ammon Julian Mercer
Born on 25 October 1886 in American Fork, Utah - husband of Florence T. Mercer, Magrath, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Magrath, Alberta; trade as school teacher; married; no current or previous military service; Latter Day Saint; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Magrath, Alberta, on 4 April 1916 (number 552988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 29 April 1917 - wounded on 29 or 30 June 1917 - invalided to England on 4 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 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Magrath, Alberta, on 4 April 1916 (number 552988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 29 April 1917 - wounded on 29 or 30 June 1917 - invalided to England on 4 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)
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Captain Andrew Forest Menzies, MC
Born on 9 November 1887 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Menzies, Orillia, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410928) - [commissioned?] - 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 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Immediately after the capture of a position he made a daring tour under heavy shell fire of the captured area, returning with a most valuable and accurate report. Later, he twice led reconnoitring patrols forward without thought of his personal safety, and, although attacked by the enemy, brought his party back in safety, having obtained valuable information as to the strength and disposition of the enemy. He displayed fearless energy and presence of mind." - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "This Officer performed exceptionally valuable work in the capacity of Machine Gun and Intelligence Officer during attack on La Coulotte and Avion."
(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 Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410928) - [commissioned?] - 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 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Immediately after the capture of a position he made a daring tour under heavy shell fire of the captured area, returning with a most valuable and accurate report. Later, he twice led reconnoitring patrols forward without thought of his personal safety, and, although attacked by the enemy, brought his party back in safety, having obtained valuable information as to the strength and disposition of the enemy. He displayed fearless energy and presence of mind." - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "This Officer performed exceptionally valuable work in the capacity of Machine Gun and Intelligence Officer during attack on La Coulotte and Avion."
(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))
Acting-Captain (Lieutenant) Edward Thomas Mennie, MC
Born on 30 November 1890 in Clarence, Ontario - husband of Annie Mennie, Ottawa, Ontario - son of William Mennie, Clarence, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as civil servant; married; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as draughtsman, civil service; previously served with 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years), No.3 Company Corps of Guides (two years), and 23rd Battery, Artillery (one year).
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 246098) - rejoined[?] the 207th Battalion as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on as an Acting-Captain on 20 October 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 September 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - taken to No.6 Casualty Clearing Station on 6 November 1918 - died of his wounds on 7 November 1918 - buried in Auberchicourt British Cemetery (grave I.D.17), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on enemy trenches. Though wounded, he led his party through the enemy wire under heavy fire and successfully accomplished his task. He twice assisted in carrying out men who had become casualties. His work throughout showed masterful leadership and a heroic devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated 4 May 1918: "This Officer showed splendid action and outstanding leadership in the raid carried out Apr. 26/18. Although wounded, he continued to lead his men and assisted in carrying dead."
(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; 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 246098) - rejoined[?] the 207th Battalion as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on as an Acting-Captain on 20 October 1917 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 September 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - taken to No.6 Casualty Clearing Station on 6 November 1918 - died of his wounds on 7 November 1918 - buried in Auberchicourt British Cemetery (grave I.D.17), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on enemy trenches. Though wounded, he led his party through the enemy wire under heavy fire and successfully accomplished his task. He twice assisted in carrying out men who had become casualties. His work throughout showed masterful leadership and a heroic devotion to duty." - unit recommendation dated 4 May 1918: "This Officer showed splendid action and outstanding leadership in the raid carried out Apr. 26/18. Although wounded, he continued to lead his men and assisted in carrying dead."
(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; 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))
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Private Louis Randolphe Menard
Born on 11 April 1894 in Cumberland, Ontario - son of Lea Menard, Thurso, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Thurso, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as steam fitter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 April 1918 (number 3057688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 April 1918 (number 3057688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 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)
Monday, 7 February 2011
Lance-Corporal Charles Singleton Melville
Born on 16 July 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Mrs. C.S. Melville, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as blacksmith; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 639477) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 20 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 639477) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 20 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 Arthur Albert Melrose
Born on 1 May 1894 in Montreal, Quebec - friend of David Forth, Glen Bull, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410817) - 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 2 January 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410817) - 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 2 January 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, 6 February 2011
Private Victor Meloche
Born on 7 December 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. M. Meloche, Hull, Quebec - brother of Corporal Ovila Meloche, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as clerk; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1918 (number 3320589) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1918 (number 3320589) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 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)
Corporal Ovila Meloche
Born on 12 April 1893 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. L. Meloche, Hull, Quebec - brother of Private Victor Meloche, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as papermaker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 February 1918 (number 3320015) - 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 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 February 1918 (number 3320015) - 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)
Saturday, 5 February 2011
Private John Edward Mellor
Born on 14 August 1885 in Lancashire, England - husband of Ethel Mellor, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Joined the ????? in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 September 1915 (number 138500) - [then?] - joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 669742) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 February 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 ????? in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 September 1915 (number 138500) - [then?] - joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 669742) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 February 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)
Friday, 4 February 2011
Private Alfred Alexander Meldrum
Born on 14 May 1896 in Glasgow, Scotland - friend of George Townsend, North Wakefield, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in North Wakefield, Quebec; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 246061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 7 December 1917 - wounded on 29 or 30 August 1918 - [then] - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, (Permanent Force), in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 September 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 246061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 7 December 1917 - wounded on 29 or 30 August 1918 - [then] - joined the Special Guard, CMPC, (Permanent Force), in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 September 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 Allison Laird Meiklejohn
Born on 7 March 1897 in Tweed, Ontario - son of George and Ida Meiklejohn, Tweed, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Tweed, Ontario; trade as gentleman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Tweed, Ontario, on 23 December 1916 (number 636135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - invalided to England on 12 February 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 155th Battalion, CEF, in Tweed, Ontario, on 23 December 1916 (number 636135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 4 February 1918 - invalided to England on 12 February 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)
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Private Lawrence Albert Megson
Born on 11 March 1891 in Lindsay, Ontario - husband of Julia Elizabeth Megson, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5[?] inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 26 November 1915 (number 724621) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 26 November 1915 (number 724621) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - 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)
Captain William Blight Megloughlin, MC
Born on 21 February 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Isa Ruby Megloughlin, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumber salesman; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 8 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion transport officer. When his pack train came under heavy bombardment of gas and other shells, though himself badly affected by gas and concussion, he continued to withdraw them from the shelled area. He then returned and helped the wounded, later making a detour through almost impassable ground and getting his supplies forward. On the following night, though still suffering from gas, he insisted on going forward with his pack train." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this Officer personally took charge of the ration pack train each night even after suffering from effects of gas poisoning and concussion. The train each night was heavily shelled but not once did they fail to carry the rations through to Hdqrs. dump."
Appointed commanding officer of The Ottawa Highlanders as a Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 June 1927 - resigned as commanding officer on 31 May 1932.
(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 Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 8 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion transport officer. When his pack train came under heavy bombardment of gas and other shells, though himself badly affected by gas and concussion, he continued to withdraw them from the shelled area. He then returned and helped the wounded, later making a detour through almost impassable ground and getting his supplies forward. On the following night, though still suffering from gas, he insisted on going forward with his pack train." - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this Officer personally took charge of the ration pack train each night even after suffering from effects of gas poisoning and concussion. The train each night was heavily shelled but not once did they fail to carry the rations through to Hdqrs. dump."
Appointed commanding officer of The Ottawa Highlanders as a Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 June 1927 - resigned as commanding officer on 31 May 1932.
(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))
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Private John Alfred Megginson
Born on 25 February 1894 in Scarboro, Parkshire, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Carry Megginson, Lees, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410816) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 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 59th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410816) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 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)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Private Bruce Meeks
Born on 2 June 1892 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of John Meeks, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Methodist; trade as laborer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055737) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3055737) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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)
Corporal James M. Meeke
Born on 12 August 1887 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Susan Meeks, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410541) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 31 March 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, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410541) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in Bermuda on 31 March 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)
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