Private Joseph Thomas Danis

Born in Canada on 26 May 1882 - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Danis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 12 February 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410169) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 2 September 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery (grave B.2), Sunken Road, Contalmaison, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Danis' headstone in 2nd Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 James Craney

Born on 5 August 1895 in England - next of kin list as James Corman, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410102) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 or 8 December 1915 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - killed in action on 8 October 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery, Sunken Road (grave A.3), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Craney's headstone in 2nd Canadian Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 John Thompson

Born on 3 August 1886 in Ireland – son of Mrs. Susan Thompson, Ireland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same Crighton[?], Ontario; trade as blacksmith; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; medium dark hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 648887) – transferred to the 119th Battalion, CEF, on 7 June 1916 – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 February 1918 – transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 30 April 1918 – rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 July 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918.

(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 Edward Thompson

Born on 26 June 1897 in Orangeville, Ontario – son of Edward Thompson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669421) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 – wounded on 31 January 1918 – invalided to England on 6 March 1918.

(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 Douglas Thompson

Born on 14 July 1894 in Kingston-on-Thames, England – son of Mr. Gay Thompson, Kingston-on-Thames, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410298) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF – wounded on 27 September 1917 or 28 September 1918.

(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 David Thompson

Born on 28 June 1878 in Scotland – next of kin listed as Mrs. Esther Thompson, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410060) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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 Thompson

Born on 15 April 1879 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Scotland – brother of Mrs. Anna Walton, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Minnedosa, Manitoba; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, on 25 November 1915 (number 291786) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 – declared missing, presumed dead, on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

(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)

Acting-Lance-Sergeant Alfred Thompson

Born on 22 September 1881 in Littlie Clacton, Essex, England – son of Mrs. Annie Mary Thompson, Little Clacton, Essex, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Navy (seven-and-a-half years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410205) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – accidentally injured on 2 November 1916 or wounded on 3 November 1916 – invalided to England on 8 November 1916.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private William George Thomas

Born on 10 December 1881 in Liverpool, England – son of Esther Sutton Thomas, Walten, Liverpool, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as baker; widower; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 237824) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 – wounded on 4 May 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Lance-Corporal Sidney Ernest Thomas

Born on 16 September 1893 – next of kin listed as Mrs. Nellie Hathaway, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410638) – 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 December 1916.

(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 Henry Thomas

Born on 18 February 1888 in Marison, Cornwall, England – son of Richard Thomas, Butte, Montana – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Heavy Battery (Cornwall, England); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 7 May 1915 (number 411162) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – wounded on 22 July 1916.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Harold Thomas

Born on 19 May 1886 in London, England – son of Annie Thomas, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on [???] – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410903) – 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 on 30 May 1919.

(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 George McAlpine Thomas

Born on 13 April 1890 in Cornwall, England – husband of Mrs. H.E. Thomas, Ottawa – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as commercial traveller; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 June 1916 (number 246427) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 – wounded on 29 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

(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 Henry Thomas

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 February 1915 (number 410307) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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 Cecil Elmas Bryce

Born on 20 May 1896 in Rockland, Ontario - son of Thomas Bryce, Carleton Place, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as spinner, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, florid complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410755) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - buried in Pozieres British Cemetery (grave III.O.44), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Bryce's headstone in Pozières Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Allan John Burke

Born on 28 January 1885 in Canada - son of John F. and Mary Ann Burke, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410045) - 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 15 October 1916 - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave III.T.21), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Burke's headstone in Pozières Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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 Samuel Wesley Brady

Born on 14 February 1894 in Eardley, Quebec - son of Mrs. Mary Jane Brady, Eardley, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards, no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410032) - 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 15 October 1916 - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave III.T.26), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Brady's headstone I took at Pozières Cemetery in August 2012).

(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 Gill

Born on 18 December 1876 or 1877 in Pierreville, Quebec - brother of Wilrick Gill, Pierreville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as bushman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, light brown eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 10th Battalion, CEF, on SS Scandinavian on 1 October 1914 - [discharged] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410747) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave IV.L.24), France.

(Updated with image of the headstone for Pte Gill that I took at Pozières Cemetery in Aug 2012).

(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 Oscar Therrien

Born on 22 March 1895 in Sudbury, Ontario – son of Mrs. T. Therrien, Hull, Quebec – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 25 April 1918 (number 4025154) – 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.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Lance-Corporal Albert Franklin Thoman

Born on 22 August 1895 in Markham, Ontario – husband of Mrs. A.F. Thomas, Kingston, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kitchener, Ontario; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Mennonite; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 3rd Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 April 1917 (number 2043059) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – struck off strength to England as a coal miner on 20 January 1919.

(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)