Private Peter Wilkinson

Born on 18 May 1874 in Orms[?], England - husband of Margaret Wilkinson, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as cabinet maker; married (with five children); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 220393) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 July 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)

Warrant Officer Class II John James Wilkinson

Born on 13 July 1878 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Lily Wilkinson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as photographer; married; currently a member of the Governor General Foot Guards (three years, Colour Sergeant); previously served with the Canadian Engineers (sergeant, five years) and in South Africa (one year, seven months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410436) - 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 23 November 1916 - also company sergeant-major.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date 3 March 1917: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 3 March 1917: "This N.C.O. rendered valuable assistance to his Company Commander during attack on Desire Trench, Petit Miraumont.  Although wounded in several places he continued to carry out his duties until ordered to leave the line."

(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))

Major Charles Thomas Wilkinson

Born on 13 April 1873 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Amy Mabel Wilkinson, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as civil engineer; Presbyterian; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (eighteen years).

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, as lieutenant-colonel in Brockville, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 24 December 1916 to 7 January 1917.

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

Sergeant George Wilkins

Born on 22 October 1883 in Udora, Ontario - husband of Julia Jane Wilkins, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brewery worker; married (with one child); no current military service; previously served with the 8th Infantry of the US Army (served in the Philippines); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as farmer; previously served with the US Army (six years, sergeant); Presbyterian; left eye blue, right eye blind, "Hearing Fair. Right ear deaf, Left ear O.K. Eyesight, Right blind, L. V.D. 20, Nose and throat, O.K."

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410609) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 14 or 16 November 1915 - wounded on 26 or 30 April 1916 - discharged from the CEF circa May 1917 due to "gunshot wounds" - joined the Special Service Company, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 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)

Sergeant Alfred Gordon Wilkins

Born on 15 March 1894 in Birmingham, England - husband of Lucy Wilkins, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as confectioner; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Grenadiers (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 December 1915 (number 775217) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Private William Wiley

Born on 13 January 1885 in Huntsville, Ontario - son of Alfred Wiley, Alman, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Berkindale, Ontario; trade as woodsman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 119th Battalion, CEF, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 754970) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery (grave III.J.2), 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 Thomas Chambers

Born on 1 May 1888 in Essex, England - brother of John Chambers, Farleton, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, 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 6 August 1915 (number 144275) - 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 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Chambers'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 John Edgar Canniff

Born on 1 July 1884 in Cannifton, Ontario - brother of Lyle Canniff, Belleville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as brother, trade as laborer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 49th Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 17 February 1917 (number 1093324) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Canniff'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)

Sergeant Robert Campbell

Born on 26 November 1893 in Omagh, Ireland - son of Hugh and Margaret Campbell, Belfast, Ireland - nephew of Miss Jane Campbell, Lisnemallaid, Omagh, Ireland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as bookkeeper, single, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 12 January 1915, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410245) - 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 Sgt Campbell'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 William Brown

Born on 3 April 1894 in Lancaster, Ontario - husband of Annie Johnson Brown, Cornwall, Ontario - son of Charles and Martha Brown, Summerstown Station, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, currently a member of the 59th Regiment Canal Patrol, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Cornwall, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 633055) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Brown'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 James Brown

Born on 17 January 1893 in Dalston, London, England - husband of Emily Brown, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Albert and Ellen Brown, London, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as railway employee, married with one child, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 189617) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - died whilst prisoner of war on 1 March 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Brown'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)

Sergeant Roscoe Josiah Wilder, MM and Bar

Born on 11 October 1885 in Rising Sun, Wisconsin - husband of Elizabeth Wilder, Melville, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Melville, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 25 April 1916 (number 261253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For bravery and determination during operations between Lihon and Chilly 11th Aug. 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Acting-Major William John Wilby, MC and Bar

Born on 19 January 1891 in Victoria, British Columbia - son of William Wilby, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as school teacher; single; currently a member of the military (no specifics given); previously served with the 5th Canadian Garrison Artillery (three years), the CSCI[?] (one year, lieutenant), and the Corps of Guides (two years, lieutenant); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 April 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, from 17 February to 17 August 1917 - served as a staff captain with the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, from 18 August 1917 to 7 February 1919 - promoted to captain - served as acting-major from 1 May to 6 September 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  During the preliminaries of an attack he did excellent work in observing the enemy's position, and later during the assault continued to send back accurate reports as regards the movement of our own troops.  He was heavily shelled during the whole operation, and blown out of his observation post on one occasion.  His coolnessand indefatigable energy deserve the highest praise." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry and devotion to duty."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross (attached to the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade) - official citation: "As staff captain, intelligence of the brigade, this officer rendered signal and distinguished service during operations covering eight days.  He was constantly in the first line, reconnoitring positions, reporting progress, assisting to clear up obscure situations and sending back most important information.  On one occasion he spent fourteen continuous hours in the front line under a very heavy bombardment.  The value of his reports cannot be too highly estimated.  A very gallant officer." - unit recommendation date unknown; 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))

Corporal Harold Addison Wight

Born on 8 September 1892 in Maxville, Ontario - son of Edward Cameron Wight, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410228) - 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 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)

Lance-Corporal William Henry Wicker

Born on 14 October 1894 in Mayfield, Sussex, England - son of George Thomas Wicker, Mayfield, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in London, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 14 June 1916 (number 654880) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - 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)

Private Bryson McKay Whyte

Born on 15 April 1891 in Killarney, Manitoba - friend of George Laing, Ottawa Electric Railway, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Peachland, British Columbia; trade as draftsman; single; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 246157) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - 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)

Private James Lawrence Whitty

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 July 1915 (number 410424) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916 - joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 17 November 1917 (number 3055071) - later served with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF.

(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 Daniel Whittit

Born on 5 July 1897 in England - son of Elizabeth Whittit, Aberdeen, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Beamsville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 98th Battalion, CEF, in Welland, Ontario, on 2 December 1915 (number 211002) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 8 September 1916 - wounded on 12 October 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 17 or 18 July 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 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)

Sergeant Edward Sidney Whittick

Born on 27 May 1893 in London, England - son of Sidney and Bertha (nee Veness) Whittick, Cowansville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Cowansville, Quebec; trade as labourer[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Cowansville, Quebec, on 13 November 1915 (number 177670) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery on 16 August 1916 - killed in action on 21 February 1917 while so attached - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.17), 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 Aloysius Whittaker

Born on 1 May 1896 in Stockport, Lancashire, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Whittaker, Lee Farm Cottage, Derbyshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as benchman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410435) - 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 24 February 1917.

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