Born on 10 November 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of George B. Bailey, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment form notes present address in Cornwall, Ontario, single, Baptist, trade as machinist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 7 January 1918 (number 4020750) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Private Hugh Courtnay Bailey
Born on 23 January 1894 in Hastings, Barbados - son of William Henry Bailey, Hastings, Barbados - attestation form notes trade as agricultural student, single, currently serving with McDonald College, COTC, for one year, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.3 inches, chest of 37.3 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1915 (number 410960) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 2 April 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 7 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 13 September 1918 and to be commissioned as an officer.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 11 March 1915 (number 410960) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 2 April 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 7 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force on 13 September 1918 and to be commissioned as an officer.
Private Delmar Bailey
Born on 23 October 1891 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Claudina Merle Bailey, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as stationary engineer, married, no current military service, formerly five years' service with the 41st Brockville Rifles, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 February 1916 (number 639603) - transferred to the Labour Pool on 3 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion on 31 March 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 May 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 24 May 1918 - transferred to the CIDB on 10 July 1918.
Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 February 1916 (number 639603) - transferred to the Labour Pool on 3 December 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion on 31 March 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 May 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 24 May 1918 - transferred to the CIDB on 10 July 1918.
Private Cecil Charles Bailey
Born on 15 February 1894 in Calabogie, Ontario - son of William Bailey, Earlton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as lumberman, single, currently member of 97th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 December 1915 (number 648046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool or the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 October 1918.
Joined the 159th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 December 1915 (number 648046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool or the Canadian Forestry Corps on 18 October 1918.
Private William Ethelbert Bahm
Born on 23 September 1895 in Maynooth, Ontario - son of Mrs. Tena Bahm, Maynooth, Ontario - enlistment form notes single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 39 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, fair hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 17 April 1918 (number 3057724) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 17 April 1918 (number 3057724) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Harry Edmond Bagsley
Born on 18 November 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Edmond Joseph Bagsley and M. Bagsley, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as student, single, no current military service, formerly served with Officer Training Corps Guelph, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair, Baptist.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 18 March 1915 (number 411008) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 10 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 18 March 1915 (number 411008) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 10 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery.
Private George Bagrie
Born on 18 December 1886 in Banffshire, Scotland - son of George Bagrie, Bucksburn, Scotland - attestation form notes presentat address in Ottawa, Ontario, dated as construction worker, single, no current military service, formerly three years service with 4 KBGH in Scotland, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 37.75 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 April 1916 (number 246159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Signals Pool on 8 March 1918.
Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 April 1916 (number 246159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Signals Pool on 8 March 1918.
Private Louis Fortune Badelino
Born on 28 January 1886 in Fulham, England - son of Louis Eloi Fortune Badelino and Mary Ann Badelino, England - brother of Miss Bertha Badelino, Streatham, England - enlistment form notes present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as porter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 January 1918 (number 4020900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 11 January 1918 (number 4020900) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Private Edward Gordon Backs
Born on 3 October 1893 in Leitrim, Ontario - son of Peter Backs, Leitrim, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410236) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 17 August 1916 - joined the 5th Ammunition Column on 3 January 1917 (number 2043003) as Edward Gordon (listed birthdate as 3 October 1895, birthplace as Manchester, England, next of kin as father Thomas Gordon, Manchester, England, trade as farmer, previous military service with 38th Battalion, CEF, physical attributes basically same as 1915).
Joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410236) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 17 August 1916 - joined the 5th Ammunition Column on 3 January 1917 (number 2043003) as Edward Gordon (listed birthdate as 3 October 1895, birthplace as Manchester, England, next of kin as father Thomas Gordon, Manchester, England, trade as farmer, previous military service with 38th Battalion, CEF, physical attributes basically same as 1915).
Tuesday, 30 January 2007
Company Sergeant-Major Arthur Baber, MM
Joined the 38th Battalion on 25 May or 18 June 1915 (number 410675) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 18 August 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in attacking an enemy M.G. post in operation of Apr. 9/17."
Private William Charles Babcock
Born on 3 January 1889 in Olden, Ontario - brother of Miss Mary Babcock, Brockville, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, currently a member of "G" Company, 14th Regiment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410444) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 15 September 1916 - later served with Reserve Units.
Joined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410444) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 15 September 1916 - later served with Reserve Units.
Private Norman James Babcock
Born on 23 February 1898 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Norman Stewart Babcock, Wilson, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as spinner, single, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, weight of 137 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 1042071) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 18 July 1918.
Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 1042071) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England on 18 July 1918.
Private Arthur Auty
Born on 12 September 1890 in Dewsburry, Yorkshire, England - husband of Nellie Auty, Appleton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as knitter, married, no current military service, previous military service of three years, eight months with 4th King's Own Light Infantry, Yorkshire, England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, bluish grey eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787655) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 11 December 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 14 January 1919 - sent to England on 22 February 1919.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 February 1916 (number 787655) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 11 December 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 14 January 1919 - sent to England on 22 February 1919.
Private Harold Gilbert Austin
Born on 13 June 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. E. Austin, Ottawa, Ontario - conscription form notes single, Presbyterian, trade as mechanic, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Drafted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320147) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 12 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 8 January 1919.
Drafted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320147) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 12 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 8 January 1919.
Private Edwin Winfield Austin
Born on 26 November 1879 in Peterborough, Ontario - husband of Maud Austin, Haliburton, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as merchant, married, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Methodist.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 December 1915 (number 726003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 3 May 1917.
Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 December 1915 (number 726003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 3 May 1917.
Private Paul Aumond
Born on 22 April 1880 (1914) / 22 June 1880 (1915) in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Aumond, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation forms note trade as saddler (1914) / carpenter (1915), single, not currently a member of the military, previously a member of the Prince of Wales' Dragoons for three years (1914) / Governor General's Foot Guards for four years (1915), height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, sallow complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.
Attempted to join an unnamed unit on 30 December 1914 (number 1288611) - joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410426) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 31 May 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 5 November 1918.
Attempted to join an unnamed unit on 30 December 1914 (number 1288611) - joined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1915 (number 410426) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 7 June 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, on 31 May 1918 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 5 November 1918.
Private Ward Ault
Born on 28 February 1897 in Iroquois, Ontario - son of George Ault, Iroquois, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no present or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 February 1916 (number 633410) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 6 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 February 1916 (number 633410) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 6 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.
Sunday, 21 January 2007
Private Harry Faulconer Attwater
Born on 29 March 1894 in Devonshire, England - son of Eliza Attwater, Devonshire, England - attestation form notes present address as RR #5 Tillsonburg, Ontario, trade as farmer, single (married at time of death), not presently a member of the military, formerly served two years with the territorials in England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 168th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 February 1916 (number 675457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.
Joined the 168th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 February 1916 (number 675457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 8 March 1918 - killed in action on 14 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.
Private Tom Atkinson
Born on 8 October 1889 in Leeds, England - husband of Jennie Atkinson, Perth, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as motor mechanic, married, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches, weight of 155 pounds, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, Church of England.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 787126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 February 1916 (number 787126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.
Private John Atkinson
Born on 5 September 1892 in Lancashire, England - husband of Mrs. Olive Atkinson, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as tilesetter, married, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 December 1915 (number 775225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 or 20 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 December 1915 (number 775225) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 or 20 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.
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