Born on 2 March 1893 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Mrs. Hattie Poapst, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Iroquois Canal Patrol (six months); Church of England; medium complexion; dark blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 639941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 January 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, 11 September 2011
Private James Poapst
Born on 5 October 1894 in Newington, Ontario - son of George Poapst, Northfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mille Roche, Ontario[?]; trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the "canal guard" (eighteen months); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 640020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 640020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Private Henry Plunkett
Born on 3 June 1886 in Queenstown[?], Ireland - next of kin listed as Almina Plunkett - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the British Columbia Horse (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.7 inches; chest of 37.3 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411158) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 26 July 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 Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411158) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 26 July 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 Hector Alexander Plunkett
Born on 22 November 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Donalda Plunkett, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; trade as bank teller; married; no current military service; previously served with the Signal Corps in Kingston; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 November 1916 (number 513473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - invalided sick 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 No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 November 1916 (number 513473) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - invalided sick 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)
Friday, 9 September 2011
Private Ernest Cleon Plunkett
Born on 11 May 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of William John Plunkett, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 724610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 November 1915 (number 724610) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 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 Stephen Becher Plummer
Born on 26 March 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of A.E. Plummer, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Toronto High School cadets (two years) and the Calgary High School cadets (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; green eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411051) - sailed for England in May 1915 - joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 June 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 2 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant in November 1916 - rejoined the PPCLI on 30 November 1916 - wounded at Vimy, France, on 9 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 20 September June 1917 to 9 July 1919 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in September 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.
Attended the University of British Columbia in 1921, graduating with a Bachelor of Science.
(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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.106)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411051) - sailed for England in May 1915 - joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 June 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 2 June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant in November 1916 - rejoined the PPCLI on 30 November 1916 - wounded at Vimy, France, on 9 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 20 September June 1917 to 9 July 1919 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in September 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.
Attended the University of British Columbia in 1921, graduating with a Bachelor of Science.
(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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.106)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Lance-Corporal William Reuben Plumb
Born on 13 November 1891 in Collier's End, Hertfordshire, England - husband of Emily Plumb, Berwick, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Berwick, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 633716) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.
Died in 1956 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, 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)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 633716) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.
Died in 1956 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, 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)
Private Theodore Plato
Born on 11 June 1884 in Fort Erie, Ontario - son of Mrs. Flora Plato, Buffalo, New York - brother of Fred Plato, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the American Engineer Corps (three years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410585) - 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 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410585) - 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 or 20 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Private William Plant
Born on 15 June 1871 in Liverpool, England - husband of Sarah Plant, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gardener; married with three children (21, 18, and 16 years old); currently a member of the 12th York Rangers; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410805) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 May 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410805) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 May 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 Bertie Charles Pitcher
Born on 5 January 1897 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Pitcher, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gas inspector; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410015) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - wounded on 31 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410015) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - wounded on 31 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)
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Private Joseph Henry Pilgrim
Born on 24 August 1874 in Nottingham, England - husband of Minnie Pilgrim, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as polisher; married; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Derbyshire Regiment; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410379) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410379) - 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 - taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 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)
Monday, 5 September 2011
Private Frank William Pierce
Born on 2 August 1896 in London, England - son of Georgina and Walter Pierce, Bath, England - friend of H. Hemstock, Marmion, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Marmion, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 838161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 17 August 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.J.33), 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 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 3 December 1915 (number 838161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - died on 17 August 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery (grave II.J.33), 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)
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Private Charles Forester Pierce
Born on 30 May 1897 in Eganville, Ontario - con of William Pierce, Pakenham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Charlton, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 648715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Haileybury, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 648715) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private John Edward Pickering
Born on 2 August 1892 in York, Ontario - son of William Pickering, Jacks Lake, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Jacks Lake, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056651) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 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 12 February 1918 (number 3056651) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 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)
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Private Austin L.D. Pick
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 10 August 1915 (number 144336) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 April 1917 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 2 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 27 February 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 22 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)
(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 Eugene Piche
Born on 12 September 1893 in Hull, Quebec - brother of Mrs. E. Seguin, Hulls, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as sister; single; Roman Catholic; trade as office clerk; no current military service; previously served with the 70th Regiment home guard (two months); height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3320013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty on 24 April 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 8 January 1918 (number 3320013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty on 24 April 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)
Friday, 2 September 2011
Private William Picard
Born on 6 July 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Mrs. Josephine Picard, Green Valley, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 21 September 1915 (number 145218) - 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 - wounded on 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Tram Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 23 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 21 September 1915 (number 145218) - 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 - wounded on 3 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 November 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Tram Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 23 November 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Frederick John Philpot
Born on 15 June 1886 in London, England - husband of Laura Philpot, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as storekeeper; married; no current military service; previously served with the Bedford Yeomanry (private, three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 669999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 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 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 669999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 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)
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Private Roy Wesley Phillips
Born on 25 March 1896 in Algonquin, Ontario - son of Alexander Phillips, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Militia (two years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410584) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 July 1917 - wounded on 27 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410584) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 July 1917 - wounded on 27 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)
Private Reuben Gilbert Phillips
Born on 26 January 1893 in Alfrick, Worcester, England - husband of Mrs. R.G. Phillips, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Perth, Ontario; married; Church of England; trade as stableman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 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 22 January 1918 (number 3320222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 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)
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