Born on 6 June 1886 in Herefordshire, England - husband of Emily Cook, Toronto, Ontario - son of Charles and Caroline Cook, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as street car conductor, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 237469) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918 - died of sickness on 4 February 1920 - buried in Prospect Cemetery (grave Veterans 637), Toronto, Ontario.
Thursday, 29 November 2007
Private Alfred Charles Cook
Born on 28 March 1885 in Hornchurch, Essex, England - son of William and Ellen Arm Cook, Hornchurch, Essex, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838049) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 April 1917 - wounded on 20 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.4), France.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838049) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 April 1917 - wounded on 20 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.4), France.
Private Albert Harry Cook
Born on 8 November 1877 in Handslope, Bucks., England - husband of Mrs. E. Cook, Vancouver, British Columbia - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, married, currently a member of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, previously served four years with the 23rd Alberta Rangers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129989) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129989) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Private William Lloyd Conroy
Born on 19 January 1895 in Watsons Corners, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Conroy, Watsons Corners, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Watsons Corners, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1918 (number 3321095) - 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.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1918 (number 3321095) - 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.
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Lance-Corporal William Walter Conner, MM
Born on 25 September 1888 in Shanghai, China - son of Mrs. J.D. Conner, Tintsin, China - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in San Francisco, California, trade as clerk, single, no current military service, previously served 3.5 years with the United States Marine Corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruby complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 207582) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1917 - injured accidentally on 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 13 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed a splendid example of courage and initiative in bringing into action a captured German machine gun during attack on Avion Trench."
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 207582) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1917 - injured accidentally on 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 13 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed a splendid example of courage and initiative in bringing into action a captured German machine gun during attack on Avion Trench."
Private Joseph Michael Connolly
Born on 18 November 1891 in Belleville, Ontario - son of James Connolly, Belleville, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, trade as barber, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, red hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056688) - 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.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056688) - 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.
Private John Connolly
Born on 14 October 1892 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of James Connolly, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055778) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 5 November 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055778) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 5 November 1918.
Private Clarence Connolly
Born on 12 September 1894 in San Francisco, California - brother of Mrs. Annie Swanson, Edmonton, Alberta - friend of Miss Violet Gagnon, Haileybury, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, no current military service, previously served in the military, Church of England, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410059) - 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 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration by the 38th Battalion dated 19 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 16/18, when a bomb fell in a post in which this man was in charge, he picked up the bomb and threw it over the parapet before it could explode. Throughout the affair he displayed the best soldierly quality of coolness, determination and pluck."
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410059) - 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 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration by the 38th Battalion dated 19 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 16/18, when a bomb fell in a post in which this man was in charge, he picked up the bomb and threw it over the parapet before it could explode. Throughout the affair he displayed the best soldierly quality of coolness, determination and pluck."
Lance-Corporal Oscar Carlyle Connerty
Born on 1 September 1893 in Jasper, Ontario - next of kin listed as William Connerty, Jasper, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411121) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411121) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916.
Private Alexander Marshall Connell
Born on 18 August 1895 in Dumferline, Scotland - son of Mary Henderson Connell, Collingwood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as ironworker, single, no current military service, previously served two years as a private in the bugle band of The Simcoe Foresters, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 81st or 157th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 157555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 16 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.1), France.
Joined the 81st or 157th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 157555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 16 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.1), France.
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Private Thomas Francis Conlin
Born on 28 November 1890 in ??? Falls, Ontario - brother of ??? Conlin, Bradworth, Saskatchewan - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Bradworth, Saskatchewan, single, Church of England, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, fair complexion, grey eyes, sandy hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256685) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256685) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private James Cornelius Conlin
Born on 22 July 1889 in Cobourg, Ontario - brother of Arthur Conlin, Peterborough, Ontario - at time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as brother, single, Roman Catholic, trade as painter and decorator, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Private John Andrew Condie
Born on 14 April 1884 in Beachburg, Ontario - son of William Condie, Beachburg, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Beachburg, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as carpenter, currently a member of the 42nd Detachment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private John Colyer
Born on 7 April 1882 in Detroit, Michigan - son of Henry Colyer, Trenton, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as shipping clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 776013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 776013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Monday, 26 November 2007
Private Alfred Edward Colwell
Born on 29 October 1896 in London, England - son of Alfred Colwell, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office boy, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144647) - 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 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and Canadian Army Pay Corps - repatriated to Canada on 14 December 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144647) - 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 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and Canadian Army Pay Corps - repatriated to Canada on 14 December 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Private David Colvin
Born on 25 January 1894 in County Derry, Northern Ireland - son of Mrs. Eliza Ann Colvin, Billyneagh, Moneymore, Ireland - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Seaforth, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 654020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 April 1918.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 654020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 April 1918.
Warrant Officer Class II Archibald McLaughlin Colville, MM
Born on 19 March 1889 - husband of Mrs. Archibald M. Colville, Brockville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic, married, no current military service, previously served three years with 41st Regiment and one year with the Argyll & Bute Art. [?], Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410708) - 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 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 31 August 1917: "He performed splendid work in rescuing a number of men who had been buried in their dugout."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410708) - 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 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 31 August 1917: "He performed splendid work in rescuing a number of men who had been buried in their dugout."
Private Arthur Coltman
Born on 20 January 1894 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Lucy Coltman, Burton on Trent, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farm help, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410100) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.F.5), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410100) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.F.5), Belgium.
Private William James Collins
Born on 23 August 1897 in Seattle, Washington - son of William J. Collins, Millbrook, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the Stretcher Section in 46th Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Millbrook, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 805297) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Millbrook, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 805297) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private William Henry Collis
Born on 20 April 1874 in London, England - husband of Mrs. Florence Agnes Collis, Wandsworth, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served in the "India Frontier Wars", Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greyish blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410057) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410057) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 1915.
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