Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Harry Howard Vance

Born on 4 November 1892 in Brockville, Ontario – son of John and Elizabeth Vance, Brockville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410651) – 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 1 November 1917 of wounds received that day – buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave XXI.CC.9A), 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 Jack Abram Van Ness

Born on 22 September 1892 in Buckingham, Quebec – son of Abraham and Jane Van Ness, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410214) – 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 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 6 October 1918.

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

Private Samuel Van Buskirk

Born on 12 July 1894 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin – son of Henry Van Buskirk, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Saskatchewan Landing, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 31 March 1916 (number 261104) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 – wounded on 1 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 11 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)

Private William David McHerness

Born on 20 April 1885 in Combermere, Ontario - son of John McHerness, Combermere, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Combermere, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 2 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; weight of 185 pounds; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 8 March 1916 (number 788885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 27 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 April 1918 - killed in action on 26 April 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte McHerness's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Edward McGrath

Born on 24 November 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane McGrath, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as street cleaner; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 669266) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte McGrath's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Duncan McDonald

Born on 15 September 1890 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Dan and Margaret (nee McGillis) McDonald, Alexandria (later Matheson), Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1915 (number 410367) - 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 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte McDonald's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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)

Captain David McCullough

Born on 24 February 1885 in Dundonald, County Down, Ireland - husband of Beatrice McCullough, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as accountant; married; currently a member of the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 3 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 9 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 16 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 February 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Capt McCullough's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Robert McCreadie

Born on 8 September 1887 in Wigiuga, Scotland - husband of Maggie McCreadie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410830) - 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 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte McCreadie's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Vallance

Born on 22 January 1887 in Glasgow, Scotland – husband of Lera E. Vallance, Cornwall, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 6 February 1915 (number 410649) – 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 21 August 1917.

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

Private William Valentine

Born on 17 February 1891 in Haliburton, Ontario – son of J.W. Valentine, Miners Bay, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Miners Bay, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Minden, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 724131) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – killed in action on 26 March 1917 – buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.F.24), 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 Andrew Allison McBride

Born on 28 February 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Jane McBridge, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as horse driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 June 1916 (number 681863) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte McBride's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Leonard Hallott Marsh

Born on 24 April 1888 in Canterbury, Kent, England - son of Caleb and Sophia Marsh, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Real[?], Ontario; trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 39.25 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray-brown eyes; red hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 12 March 1916 (number 724088) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Marsh's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Ernest Marchand

Born on 17 September 1891 in Beauhard[?], Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Kelly, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machiniest; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 January 1915 (number 410136) - 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 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Marchand's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 Thomas Mahoney

Born on 14 February 1886 in Middlesex, England - brother of Robert Mahoney, Canadian Ordnance Corps, His Majesty's Gun Wharf, Halifax, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as machine labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 March 1916 (number 669965) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Mahoney's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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 David Albert Macmillan

Born on 6 January 1890 in Newington, Ontario - son of A.A. and Sarah Mabala Macmillan, Newington, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as postal clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 June 1915 (number 410932) - 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 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Macmillan's inscription on the Vimy Memorial 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)

Acting-Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Robert Vair

Born on 22 November 1895 in Keene, Ontario – son of Mrs. C[?] Vair, Barrie, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stenographer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 September 1915 (number 219335) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 – transferred to the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in England on 2 August 1916 – landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 – transferred to 4th Divisional Headquarters, CEF, on 10 March 1918.

(sources: 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 James Vahey

Born on 21 August 1895 in Woodlawn, Ontario – son of Mr. D. Vahey, Woodlawn, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Woodlawn, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320217) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 – wounded on 2 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 October 1918 – invalided sick to England on 26 January 1919.

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

Corporal Enoch Utton

Born on 28 February 1888 in Walsingham, Norfolk, England – son of John and Ann Mary Utton, Walsingham, Norfolk, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodstock, Ontario; trade as physical instructor; single; no current military service; previously served with the 22nd Cycles[?] (Norfolk for three years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 675540) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 – died on 29 September 1918 of wounds received that day – buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.B.59), 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 Ira William Utman

Born on 1 December 1890 in Carlsbad Springs, Ontario – next of kin listed as Mrs. Rebecca Utman, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (six months) and the Army Medical Corps (six months); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 1263817) – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF (number 410910) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – invalided sick to England on 14 February 1917 – later served with reserve units.

(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)

Sergeant Gordon Bruce Urquhart

Born on 22 January 1894 in Brantford, Ontario – son of William Thomas Urquhart, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil servant; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 July 1915 (number 410213) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – sent to England for the Officers’ Training Course on 27 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)