Born on 10 June 1895 in Westbourne, Manitoba - son of Thomas William and Kate Bunn, Vancouver, British Columbia - enlistment records provide the following: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, red hair.
Attended public schools in Dundas and Stonewall, Manitoba - attended King Edward High School, Vancouver, British Columbia - attended Normal School, 1914 to 1915 - attended McGill University College, British Columbia, from 1912 to 1914, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411034) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the machine gun section in March 1916 - declared missing in action on 4 June 1916 - "He was on duty in the front-line trenches, on June 2, when the heavy bombardment preceding the battle of Sanctuary Wood took place. Along with a number of others, he succeeded in reaching the support trench when the Germans advanced. He was not seen afterwards." [UBC book] - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924, p.23)
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Private Frederick Saunders Knight
Born on 3 November 1884 in Bridgestone, Barbados, British West Indies - brother of F.H. Knight, Bridgetown, British West Indies - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410321) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - promoted to the rank of Corporal.
(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 21 January 1915 (number 410321) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - promoted to the rank of Corporal.
(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, 30 March 2010
Private Bertrand Knight
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 17 August 1915 (number 144561) - 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 9 May 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.
(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)
Monday, 29 March 2010
Lieutenant Silas Knapp, MM
Born on 23 August 1892 in Robeck, Ontario - son of John Knapp, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 4th Hussars of Canada (two years); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1915 (number 410122) - 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 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - sent to England for Officer Training Course on 20 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion [as a Lieutenant?] on 6 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal (when Corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 June 1915 (number 410122) - 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 - invalided to England on 26 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - sent to England for Officer Training Course on 20 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion [as a Lieutenant?] on 6 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal (when Corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Private Joseph Kittega
Born on 22 March 1896 in Petawawa, Ontario - husband of Mabel Marrier (formerly Kittega), Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Fred Baillargeon, Fort Coulonge, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Schineboro, Quebec; trade as teamster; single; currently a member of the 42nd Lanark and Refrew Regiment (two months); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919 [yet died on military service] - died [of what] on 30 January 1921 - buried in Burlington (Hope Sepulchre) Cemetery (grave Sec. G.1.40), 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 May 1916 (number 246269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919 [yet died on military service] - died [of what] on 30 January 1921 - buried in Burlington (Hope Sepulchre) Cemetery (grave Sec. G.1.40), 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)
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Private Bert William Kish
Born on 7 October 1888 in Frontenac County, Ontario - husband of Edith Parry Kish, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Benjamin and Jane Kish - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 4th Hussars (in Kingston) (six years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410257) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 14 October 1915 - died of wounds on 6 December 1915 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.10), Belgium.
(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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410257) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 14 October 1915 - died of wounds on 6 December 1915 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.10), Belgium.
(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)
Lance-Corporal Percy Donnington Kisbey
Born on 2 October 1895 in Manor, Saskatchewan - next of kin listed as Richard Claude Kisbey, Estevan, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411092) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1915 - killed in action on 8 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 5 April 1915 (number 411092) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1915 - killed in action on 8 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.
(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)
Friday, 26 March 2010
Private Emile Noel Kirouac
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 20 August 1915 (number 144872) - 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 - wounded on 1 September 1916 - invalided to England on 3 September 1916.
Died on 11 April 1924.
(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)
Died on 11 April 1924.
(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)
Sergeant William Kirky
Born on 1 February 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - brother of Eva Kirky, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coremaker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 (number 410289) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(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 15 March 1915 (number 410289) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(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, 25 March 2010
Private John Kirkpatrick
Born on 2 July 1892 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of David Kirkpatrick, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as bookkeeper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055780) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 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 9 January 1918 (number 3055780) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 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)
Private Hal Kirkland
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 2 April 1915 (number 411030) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 27 or 28 June 1916 - wounded on 19 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September or 2 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)
(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)
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Private Wilson Kirkey
Born on 29 September 1895 in Cornwall Township, Ontario - son of John F. and Bertha Jane Kirkey, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as weaver; single; no current military service; previously served with the bearer section of the 59th Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.375 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 13 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410333) - 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 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 January 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 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 59th Battalion, CEF, on 13 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410333) - 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 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 January 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 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 William Francis Kirkey
Born on 28 July 1889 in Prescott, Ontario - brother of Miss Hattie Kirkey, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Prescott, Ontario; classified as a "defaulter"; married; Roman Catholic; trade as a labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 17 May 1918 (number 4021667) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - invalided to England on 10 November 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 Barriefield, Ontario, on 17 May 1918 (number 4021667) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 3 November 1918 - invalided to England on 10 November 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, 23 March 2010
Lieutenant Sidney Shields Kirby
Born on 20 November 1890 in the United States - immigrated to Canada approximately 1892 - son of Thomas Sidney Kirby, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 23rd Field Battery (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 45 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 (number 410953) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - commissioned as a Lieutenant on 11 March 1916 - transferred to Base Details on 28 July 1916 - served with the Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England from 4 September 1917 to 6 June 1918 - served as the Adjutant of the Canadian Railway Troops Depot, CEF, from 19 December 1917 to 13 February 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 15 February 1915 (number 410953) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - commissioned as a Lieutenant on 11 March 1916 - transferred to Base Details on 28 July 1916 - served with the Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, in England from 4 September 1917 to 6 June 1918 - served as the Adjutant of the Canadian Railway Troops Depot, CEF, from 19 December 1917 to 13 February 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 Guy Hurlston Kirby
Born on 31 March 1895 in Eaton Township, Quebec - next of kin listed as George Edward Kirby, Cookshire, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill Contingent Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410908) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting Sergeant.
(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 Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410908) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Acting Sergeant.
(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)
Monday, 22 March 2010
Lieutenant David Pattee Kirby
Born on 23 October 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mary Francis Kirby, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in April 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; sandy hair.
Joined the ???, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 246116) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Joined the ???, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 246116) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 1 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 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)
Private Edward Leon Kipp
(also known as Howard van Bramer)
Born on 11 October 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of George Kipp, Pittsfield, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in North Bay, Ontario; trade as brakeman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 34th Battalion; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined ???, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1006912) - [then what] - joined the No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 January 1917 (number 2043015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion 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)
Born on 11 October 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of George Kipp, Pittsfield, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in North Bay, Ontario; trade as brakeman; single; no current military service; previously served with the 34th Battalion; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined ???, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1006912) - [then what] - joined the No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 January 1917 (number 2043015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion 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)
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Private John Kinnier
Born on 1 July 1893 in Belfast, Ireland - son of Thomas Arther and Rose Ellen Kinnier, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as paper maker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; black complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 640161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 640161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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)
Private Albert Arthur Kinmore
Born on 21 December 1896 in Douglas, Isle of Man, England - next of kin listed as C.L. Frzer, Children's Home, Douglas, Isle of Man, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark red hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724553) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 30 November 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724553) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 30 November 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, 20 March 2010
Private Joseph McKenzie Kinmond
Born on 21 December 1889 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of Annie Kinmond, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410796) - 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 27 October 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410796) - 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 27 October 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)
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