Born on 10 June 1889 in Montreal West, Quebec - son of Alexander Peden Sr., Montreal West, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; currently a member of the McGill COTC (since September 1912); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 13 March 1915 (number 410961) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - at some point commissioned as a lieutenant - appointed an Assistant Instructor [with?] from 12 February to 6 November 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 7 November 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)
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Private William Ely Piddington
Born on 25 November 1882 in London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Dorothy H. Piddington, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 24 May 1915 (number 411148) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 18 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 24 May 1915 (number 411148) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 18 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, 9 August 2011
Private William Pearson
Born on 25 March 1896 in Liverpool, England - son of John Pearson, Birkenhead, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; currently a member of the 41st Regiment (two years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 639108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave I.B.8), 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 639108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave I.B.8), 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)
Private Walter Pearson
Born on 1 September 1894 in Selkirk, Manitoba - son of Henrietta Pearson, Selkirk, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sceptre, Saskatchewan; trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, on 4 April 1916 (number 261117) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1918 - wounded on 27 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 97th Battalion, CEF, in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, on 4 April 1916 (number 261117) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1918 - wounded on 27 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, 8 August 2011
Private John Pearson
Born on 9 August 1897 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of John Pearson, Haliburton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 2 September 1915 (number 724257) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 2 September 1915 (number 724257) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 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)
Private James Andrew Pearson
Born on 9 March 1890 in Tabynhans[?], Pennsylvania - brother of W.A. Pearson, New York, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410855) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410855) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 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)
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Private James Pearson
Born on 23 October 1898 in Liverpool, England - brother of Miss Sarah Pearson, c/o W.J. Franklin, Pendleton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ashton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 December 1916 (number 246777) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.7), 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 December 1916 (number 246777) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.7), 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)
Private Harry William Pearson
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 March 1915 (number 411009) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - at some point commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 20 May 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 24 October 1918 to 12 August 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)
(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 August 2011
Private Ernest George Pearse
Born on 10 June 1879 in Exeter, England - husband of Emily Pearse, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 July 1915 (number 144016) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 4th Canadian Divisional Traffic Police on 20 August 1916 - struck off to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 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 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 July 1915 (number 144016) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 4th Canadian Divisional Traffic Police on 20 August 1916 - struck off to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 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)
Acting-Lance-Corporal William Samuel Pearce
Born on 23 July 1871 or 11 May 1872 in Birmingham, England - father of William Samuel Pearce, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower; no current military service; previously served with the Shropshire Light Infantry (fourteen years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - discharged at Saint John, New Brunswick, on 3 April 1916 OR struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, under the name "Charles Steers" in Port Hope, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1037914) - [no indication he served in theatre].
(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; Sailing List, 238th Battalion, CEF)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - discharged at Saint John, New Brunswick, on 3 April 1916 OR struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, under the name "Charles Steers" in Port Hope, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1037914) - [no indication he served in theatre].
(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; Sailing List, 238th Battalion, CEF)
Friday, 5 August 2011
Private Walter Pearce
Born on 2 May 1892 in London, England - brother of Julia Pearce, Ottawa, Ontario, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410378) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty on 28 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410378) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty on 28 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)
Private Thomas James Pearce, MM
Born on 15 August 1895 in Buffalo, New York - brother of William S. Pearce, Jr., Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stockkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 25 July 1915 (number 410853) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 13 March 1919), no recommendation text.
(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 Barriefield, Ontario, on 25 July 1915 (number 410853) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 13 March 1919), no recommendation text.
(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))
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Private Reginald Richard Pearce
Born on 11 May 1880 in Brantford, Ontario - youngest son of Richard D. and Jane Pearce, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410852) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later joined the 78th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 21 November 1916 - died of wounds on 27 November 1916 - buried in Etretat Churchyard (grave II.A.10), 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410852) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later joined the 78th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 21 November 1916 - died of wounds on 27 November 1916 - buried in Etretat Churchyard (grave II.A.10), 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)
Private Joseph Pearce
Born on 26 April 1895 in Manchester, England - Pearce's guardian was Wellington Lazier, Thurlow Township, via Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 15th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown eyes.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 November 1915 (number 220138) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 19 or 22 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 September 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 5 or 8 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 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 November 1915 (number 220138) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 19 or 22 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 September 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 5 or 8 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)
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Private Francis Augustus Pearce
Born on 23 November 1884 in Dover, England - husband of Bertha Alice Pearce, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410851) - 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 27 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410851) - 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 27 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)
Private Benjamin Pearce
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario on 9 November 1915 (number 145362) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - returned to Canada on 13 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.134)
(sources: 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.134)
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Private Oliver Webb Paynter
Born on 16 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of William Harry Paynter, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410377) - 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.26), 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 26 April 1915 (number 410377) - 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.26), 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)
Corporal John Wynn Payne
Born on 26 February 1884 in Birmingham, England - son of Helen Payne, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodstock, Ontario; trade as attendant; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 675070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 29 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 168th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 675070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 29 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, 1 August 2011
Private Garfield Payne
Born on 14 March 1894 in Maynooth, Ontario - son of Mrs. Richard Payne, Whitney, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitney, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; black hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1042081) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1042081) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)
Private Bertie Pay, DCM
Born on 26 February 1890 in Sussex, England - son of Mrs. Priscilla Pay, Gesignfeld[?], Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 189994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a company runner. He has taken messages on many occasions in the front line through heavy enemy barrages. He displayed fine determination and courage, and set at all times a splendid example to his comrades." - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1918: "Recommended for M.S.M. for consistent good work. He has always carried out his duties as Company runner with the greatest devotion."
(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 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 189994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a company runner. He has taken messages on many occasions in the front line through heavy enemy barrages. He displayed fine determination and courage, and set at all times a splendid example to his comrades." - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1918: "Recommended for M.S.M. for consistent good work. He has always carried out his duties as Company runner with the greatest devotion."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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