Born on 26 November 1880 in Dundee, Scotland - son of Mrs. Alice Findleton, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as organ builder, single, no current military service, previously served with the Dundee Highlanders (two years), Baptist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410735) - 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 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 February 1917 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Private John Finlay
Born on 5 February 1896 in Kirkcaddie, Scotland - son of Mrs. Isabelle Finlay, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, weight of 131 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, black eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 (number 410492) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 19 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 (number 410492) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 19 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 January 1919.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Private James Strachan Findlay
Born on 23 August 1888 in Beach, North Dakota - son of David Findlay, Blasgoine[?], Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 2 March 1916 (number 208171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 2 March 1916 (number 208171) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917.
Private Harry Finch
Born on 27 December 1885 in Slough, Bucks County, England - nephew of John Finch, Spring Cottage, Slough, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 3rd Oxfordshire Light Infantry (S.R.) (for 200 days), Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410271) - 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 5 May 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410271) - 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 5 May 1919.
Monday, 9 February 2009
Private John Joseph Finan
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 March 1915 (number 411306) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Perth Cemetery (China Wall) (grave II.F.12), Belgium.
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Private Clifford Albert Fielding
Born on 24 September 1895 in Russell, Ontario - son of James Albert Fielding, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Russell, Ontario, trade as barber, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639957) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639957) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Private Hubert William Field
Born on 28 September 1895 in Hartfordshire, England - son of William Field, Royston, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Orangeville, Ontario, trade as blacksmith, single, no current or previous military service, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Orangeville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 663159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Orangeville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 663159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Friday, 6 February 2009
Private Ernest John Fickus
Born on 26 June 1883 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Mrs. Louisa Hildrath, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Windsor, Ontario, trade as auto driver, widower, no current military service, previously served in the Army Medical Corps in Montreal (three years), Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 513264) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 30 January 1918.
Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 513264) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 30 January 1918.
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Private Dalton Harvey Fickes
Born on 17 February 1894 in Moulinette, Ontario - son of Levi Fickes, Moulinette, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moulinette, Ontario, trade as civil engineer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 640019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - invalided to England on 30 August 1917.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 640019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - invalided to England on 30 August 1917.
Private Pliny John Fetterly
Born on 22 May 1897 in Christenville, Ontario - son of Adam Christopher Fetterly, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 June 1915 (number 410946) - 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 29 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 30 June 1915 (number 410946) - 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 29 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Private Neville Ferris
Born on 31 March 1892 in Gananoque, Ontario (CWGC database lists him as Christopher Neville Ferris) - son of Charles Henry and Mary Jane Ferris, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanist helper, single, currently a member of the S.S. Corps [?], previously served in the 41st Regiment (three years), height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410734) - 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 6 February 1917 - died of those wounds on 7 February 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave C.11), France.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410734) - 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 6 February 1917 - died of those wounds on 7 February 1917 - buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension (grave C.11), France.
Private Lawrence H. Ferris
Born on 22 May 1898 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of Margaret B. Ferris, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as printer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Digby, Nova Scotia, on 20 July 1916 (number 1033150) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Digby, Nova Scotia, on 20 July 1916 (number 1033150) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Private John Ernest Ferrier
Born on 29 October 1887 in Perth, Ontario - son of John Ferrier, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 42nd Regiment (one year), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11 inches, weight of 165 pounds, chest of 43 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, red hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 787131) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Young Men's Christian Association on 27 August 1917.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 787131) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Young Men's Christian Association on 27 August 1917.
Private Hugh Fern
Born on 24 May 1898 in Lancashire, England - friend of Fred Taylor, Consecon, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wellington, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Wellington, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 636691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Wellington, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 636691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Monday, 2 February 2009
Major Colquhoun Fergusson
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February 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 - invalided sick to England on 6 March 1917 - later served with reserve units.
Corporal Peter Howard Ferguson
Born on 24 July 1892 in Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. M.E. Ferguson, Sedley, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Guelph Officers' Training Corps, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411018) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Died on 5 February 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411018) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.
Awarded the Military Medal.
Died on 5 February 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Private John Ferguson
Born on 29 April 1890 in Lancaster, England - brother of Miss [?] Ferguson, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, single, currently a member of the 25th Regiment (one year), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1 inch, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 189452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 August 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1918 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 17 May 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - buried in Caix British Cemetery (grave I.B.8), France.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 22 November 1915 (number 189452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 August 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1918 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 17 May 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - buried in Caix British Cemetery (grave I.B.8), France.
Private Jack Ferguson
Born on 7 December 1896 in Glen Miller, Ontario - son of John Ferguson, Glen Miller, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Glen Miller, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as machine operator, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 4 May 1918 (number 3058123) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 4 May 1918 (number 3058123) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 June 1919.
Saturday, 31 January 2009
Private Alexander Ferguson
Born on 20 July 1895 in Kingston, Ontario - son of George Nelson Ferguson, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father, trade as carpenter and chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 15 August 1917 (number 2003658) - deserted at Camp Borden, Ontario, on 1 September 1917 - enlisted (under the name Hector Irwin) in the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Reinforcing Draft, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 September 1917 - transferred to the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 15 August 1917 (number 2003658) - deserted at Camp Borden, Ontario, on 1 September 1917 - enlisted (under the name Hector Irwin) in the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Reinforcing Draft, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 September 1917 - transferred to the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.
Private Archie Fergus
Born on 7 October 1899 (March 1916) / 1898 (October 1916) (actually 1900) in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Lizzie Fergus, Maxville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in March 1916: present address in Maxville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 633694) - [then what?] - rejoined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 21 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 5 October 1918.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 633694) - [then what?] - rejoined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 21 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 5 October 1918.
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