Born on 26 September 1889 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of Charles D. and Jane McNutt Jones, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as civil servant; single; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (eighteen months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the Queen's Field Ambulance Corps, Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2098877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 28 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.20), 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)
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Private Cecil Thomas Bertram Jones
Born on 8 February 1896 in Hamilton Township, Ontario - son of Robert Jones, Cobourg, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057535) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057535) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 October 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)
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Private Cecil Henry John Crossman Jones
Born on 29 August 1896 in Osham, England - son of Harry John Jones, Bloomfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Bloomfield, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 December 1917 (number 4020092) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 December 1917 (number 4020092) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - 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 Arthur Stanley Jones
Born on 2 January 1894 in England - brother of Horace Jones, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair; tattoo of a cross with words "In memory of my dear Mother and Father" on right forearm.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410119) - 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 5 December 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410119) - 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 5 December 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)
Friday, 29 January 2010
Private Arthur Reginald Jones
Born on 20 November 1895 in Peterborough, Ontario - next of kin listed as Arthur Jones, Westmount, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the MacDonald College Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 8.9 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 March 1915 (number 410954) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [rejoined?] Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 1 November 1917 - wounded on 16 November 1917 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - at some point was commissioned as a Lieutenant.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 March 1915 (number 410954) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - [rejoined?] Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 1 November 1917 - wounded on 16 November 1917 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - at some point was commissioned as a Lieutenant.
(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 Arthur Alfred Jones
Born on 20 August 1887 in Worcester, England - husband of Esther Jones, Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Arthur Jones, Billings Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Church of England; trade as rivetter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 4021082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1919 - [then what] - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 4021082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 8 January 1919 - [then what] - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 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)
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Private Alexander Joseph Jones
Born on 29 May 1893 in Battersea, Sussex, England - son of Kathleen Jones, Battersea, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410481) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 or 4 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410481) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 or 4 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)
Private Abraham Jones
Born on 11 April 1886 in Radnorshire, Wales - husband of Lillian Jones, Waterford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as sheet metal worker; married; currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 8 August 1915 (number 270558) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.1), 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)
Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 8 August 1915 (number 270558) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.1), 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)
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Private Henry Joly
Born on 10 January 1895 in Hawkesbury, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ama Joly, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410922) - 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 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 October 1917.
Died on 14 January 1922 - buried in St. Alphonse Cemetery, Hawkesbury, Ontario.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410922) - 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 June 1917 - invalided to England on 6 October 1917.
Died on 14 January 1922 - buried in St. Alphonse Cemetery, Hawkesbury, Ontario.
(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 Joseph Joly
Born on 28 September 1873 in Canada - husband of Rose Joly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; married with three children (17, 14 and 12 year-old boys); currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; previously served with the Canadian Field Artillery (seven years); Roman Catholic; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; grey hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1915 (number 410118) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - accidentally injured on 10 September 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 January 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 March 1915 (number 410118) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - accidentally injured on 10 September 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 January 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)
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Private Everett Joines
Born on 9 May 1896 in Sparta, North Caroline - son of H.J. Joine, White Head, North Carolina - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 10 April 1916 (number 261146) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 15 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.12), 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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 10 April 1916 (number 261146) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 15 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.12), 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)
Monday, 25 January 2010
Private George Henry Johnstone
Born on 5 January 1885 in Peel County, Ontario - son of Moses Johnstone, Malton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 36th Regiment (nine camps as a corporal); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined # 2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 January 1917 (number 513726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 [no mention in CWM papers] - 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)
Joined # 2 Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 January 1917 (number 513726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 [no mention in CWM papers] - 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)
Lieutenant Gordon Simpson Johnstone
Born on 29 October 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elizabeth Johnstone, Ottawa, Ontario - son of W.J. Johnstone, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as civil servant; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 246077) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 24 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 18 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1918 - died of this illness on 4 November 1918 - buried in Buxton Cemetery (grave 2477), England.
(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)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 246077) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 24 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 18 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1918 - died of this illness on 4 November 1918 - buried in Buxton Cemetery (grave 2477), England.
(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)
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Corporal Howard Cecil Longley
Born on 9 March 1895 in St. Catharines, Ontario - son of Charlotte Longley, St. Catharines, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 19th Regiment (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7[?] inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 81st Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 9 November 1915 (number 159651) - taken on the strength of the 18th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1916 - wounded on 17 September 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - 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)
Joined the 81st Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 9 November 1915 (number 159651) - taken on the strength of the 18th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1916 - wounded on 17 September 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - 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 Ernest Harding Johnstone
Born on 24 September 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. James O. Plunkett, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as sailor; single; no current military service; previously served with the cadets in Ottawa (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 639596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.
Died in 1955 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(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)
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 639596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.
Died in 1955 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
(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 John Johnston
Born on 17 September 1890 (gives 1883 in 1918 enlistment) in Enniskillen, Ireland - son of William Johnston, Trillick, Tyrone, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 May 1915 (number 410324) - 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 26 November 1916 - discharged approximately December 1917 - joined No. 4 Detachment Military Police, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 April 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 May 1915 (number 410324) - 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 26 November 1916 - discharged approximately December 1917 - joined No. 4 Detachment Military Police, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 April 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)
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Private Roy Garfield Johnston
Born on 26 September 1889 in Streetsville, Ontario - son of Mrs. S. Johnston, Mimico Beach, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 4 June 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)
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 4 June 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 Robert Johnston
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, on 18 December 1915 (number 725040) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 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)
(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)
Friday, 22 January 2010
Private John Johnston
Born on 30 September 1896 in Carlisle, England - son of James Johnston, Carlisle, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Syracuse, New York; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 May 1916 (number 208385) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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)
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 May 1916 (number 208385) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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 Herbert Gerastus Johnson
Born on 11 August 1881 in Sacksville, Ontario - son of Daniel Johnson, Walkerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address same as father; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057823) - 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.
(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)
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3057823) - 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.
(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)
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