Born on 24 May 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mary Cox, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724611) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Friday, 28 December 2007
Private Alfred Charles Cox
Born on 31 March 1889 in Beckenham, Kent, England - son of Mrs. Mary Jane Cox, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, no current military service, previously served for two months with the Governor General's Foot Guards, Church of England, height of 5 feet, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410066) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion on 9 February 1917 - later served with the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410066) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion on 9 February 1917 - later served with the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops.
Private David Cowley
Born on 26 October 1886 in Surrey, England - son of Mrs. George Seeley, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410254) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps - later promoted to acting-corporal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410254) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps - later promoted to acting-corporal.
Private Charles McKenzie Cowie
Born on 2 November 1887 in Dundee, Scotland - son of Edwin D. Cowie, Westmount, Quebec - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter, single, no current military service, previously served eighteen months in Royal Navy Volunteers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 May 1915 (number 411164) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
He died on 25 June 1923.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 May 1915 (number 411164) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.
He died on 25 June 1923.
Private Alexander Cowie
Born on 13 February 1885 in Sterling Hill, Aberdeen, Ontario - husband of Margaret Cowie, Kenmore, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as clerk, married, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 633988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 633988) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 August 1917 - invalided to England on 22 August 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Saturday, 22 December 2007
Private William John Cowan, MM
Born on 4 May 1892 in Centreview, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie Cowan, Centreview, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, weight of 158 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 788219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services in dressing the wounded in Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 788219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 March 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services in dressing the wounded in Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Captain Robert Cecil Cowan
Born on 12 December 1892 in Oshawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as F.W. Cowan, Oshawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as manufacturer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 15 June 1915 - served as Staff Captain, Staff of MMD[?], Overseas Military Forces of Canada, from 21 October 1916 to 10 February 1917 - attached to 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters from 3 March to 7 November 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 June 1917 - sent to England on 7 November 1917 - served as Adjutant, No. 54 District, Canadian Forestry Corps, 20 November 1917 to 1 March 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Canadian Forestry Corps Headquarters, 19 May to 28 August 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Headquarters, Canadian Forestry Corps France, 9 September 1918 - served as Deputy Adjutant Quartermaster General, Headquarters Canadian Forestry Corps France, 29 August 1918 to 10 February 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 15 June 1915 - served as Staff Captain, Staff of MMD[?], Overseas Military Forces of Canada, from 21 October 1916 to 10 February 1917 - attached to 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters from 3 March to 7 November 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 June 1917 - sent to England on 7 November 1917 - served as Adjutant, No. 54 District, Canadian Forestry Corps, 20 November 1917 to 1 March 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Canadian Forestry Corps Headquarters, 19 May to 28 August 1918 - served as Staff Captain, Headquarters, Canadian Forestry Corps France, 9 September 1918 - served as Deputy Adjutant Quartermaster General, Headquarters Canadian Forestry Corps France, 29 August 1918 to 10 February 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Private Norman Cowan
Born on 7 April 1898 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Brock Cowan, Brockville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 639184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 639184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Private Frank Covington
Born on 20 August 1888 in Cardinal, Ontario - brother of Herbert Covington, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, trade as scholar, single, currently a member of the Canal Patrol (five months), no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639719) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 1919.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 639719) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 March 1919.
Private Frank Brillus Covey
Born on 10 January 1882 in Leeds, Ontario - son of Mrs. Caroline Covey, Athens, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Athens, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 640069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Died in 1935 - buried in Athens, Ontario.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 640069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.
Died in 1935 - buried in Athens, Ontario.
Private Cyrille Couvier
Born on 11 May 1897 in Gaspé, Quebec - son of Leon Couvier, Grand Rivière, Gaspé, Quebec - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Whitney, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as labourier, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1918 (number 3321148) - 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 20 April 1918 (number 3321148) - 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 Joseph Cousineau
Born on 9 November 1891 in Braedalbane, Ontario - son of Ena Cousineau, Braedalbane, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 634121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 634121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1917 - invalided to England on 18 August 1917.
Private Thomas Court
Born in 1893 in London, England - next of kin listed as Lizzie Court, Oldham, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1915 (number 410065) - 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 25 or 26 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1915 (number 410065) - 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 25 or 26 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1919.
Thursday, 20 December 2007
Private Richard Charles Court
Born on 17 October 1874 in Birmingham, England - husband of Elizabeth Court, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410715) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410715) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916.
Private Charles Henry Court
Born on 28 March 1897 in Liverpool, England - brother of Mrs. John Smith, Liverpool, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown reddish hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 636497) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 636497) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 18 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Lance-Corporal John Abraham Courrier
Born on 4 November 1885 in Kemptville, Ontario - husband of Mabel Courrier, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader, married, joined the Governor General's Foot Guards on 7 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410368) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410368) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Private Paul Courneya
Born on 15 February 1892 in Tweed, Ontario - son of Dennis Courneya, Tweed, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Tweed, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 March 1918 (number 3057216) - 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 7 March 1918 (number 3057216) - 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 Samuel Milford Coupland
Born on 23 December 1891 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of Samuel Alfred Coupland, Port Hope, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Port Hope, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as tinsmith, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056417) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3056417) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
Private Elmer Milton Coupland
Born on 7 June 1896 in Port Hope, Ontario - son of S.A. Coupland, Port Hope, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Port Hope, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as section man on railroad, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056656) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056656) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 14 October 1918.
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Sergeant Gordon George Countryman, MM and Bar
Born on 30 May 1897 in Morewood, Ontario - son of Ezra Countryman, Morewood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Morewood, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."
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