Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1915 (number 410146) - 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 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)
Friday, 31 December 2010
Private Duncan McLeod
Born on 10 December 1889 in Roxborough Township, Ontario - son of Sarah McLeod, Avonmore, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Avonmore, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; blonde complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 634109) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - died on 26 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.C.42), 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 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 634109) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - died on 26 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.C.42), 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)
Private John Mitchell Adams
Born on 13 April 1899 in Brantford, Ontario - son of James and Margaret E. Adams - enlistment papers state present address as 162 Chatham St, Brantford, Ontario, trade as student, marital status single, never before a member of the militia, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, and a Presbyterian.
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 16 April 1917 (number 514272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 during the advance to the Drocourt-Queant Line when he was instantly killed by enemy shrapnel - his body was found between Moulin Damiens and the Sand Pit - buried in Dury Mill Cemetery (grave I.C.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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records)
Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 16 April 1917 (number 514272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 during the advance to the Drocourt-Queant Line when he was instantly killed by enemy shrapnel - his body was found between Moulin Damiens and the Sand Pit - buried in Dury Mill Cemetery (grave I.C.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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records)
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Corporal George Amos Adams
Born on 1 April 1889 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - son of Amos and Catherine Adams (nee Storey), Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk, marital status single, served previously in the 4th Regiment Canadian Artillery, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair, and a Presbyterian.
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment on 3 February 1915 (number 552236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1918, taking shrapnel in the trenches in front of Valenciennes which fractured his skull - died of those wounds at No.1 Casualty Clearing Station on 30 October 1918 - originally buried in Emerchicout Churchyard, 5.5 miles west of Denain (row A, grave 15) - finally buried in Douai British Cemetery, France (grave G.16).
(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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records; "The Descendants of James Lewis Haydn and Christina Haus", www.islandregister.com/hayden1.html)
Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment on 3 February 1915 (number 552236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1918, taking shrapnel in the trenches in front of Valenciennes which fractured his skull - died of those wounds at No.1 Casualty Clearing Station on 30 October 1918 - originally buried in Emerchicout Churchyard, 5.5 miles west of Denain (row A, grave 15) - finally buried in Douai British Cemetery, France (grave G.16).
(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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records; "The Descendants of James Lewis Haydn and Christina Haus", www.islandregister.com/hayden1.html)
Private Arthur McLeod
Born on 27 July 1895 in St. Davids, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emily McLeod, St. Davids, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Davids, Ontario; trade as canner; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 850096) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 1 December 1918.
Died on 21 December 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)
Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 850096) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 1 December 1918.
Died on 21 December 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)
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Sergeant Franklin Earl McLellan, MM
Born on 14 October 1893 in Oxford, Grenville County, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Franklin Earl McLellan, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as baker; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639916) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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 Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639916) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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)
Acting-Corporal Thomas Polle McClelland
Born on 3 January 1892 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Mrs. J. McCluny[?], Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoeruster[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 (number 410549) - 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 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 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 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 (number 410549) - 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 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 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)
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Private Willard Gilmore McLellan
Born on 7 July 1894 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of the late A.D. and Hannabel McLellan, Vancouver, British Columbia - nickname "Mickey" - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.
Attended Strathcona and Kitsilano Public Schools and King Edward High School - attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts from 1913 to 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411036) - sailed for England in May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - wounded by machine gun fire on the Somme on 11 October 1915, losing his left eye - invalided to England - invalided to Canada in December 1915 and placed under medical treatment - discharged from the CEF in May 1916.
Attended the University of British Columbia in the faculty of Arts from 1917 to 1918 - was president-elect of the Arts Men's Undergraduate Society at UBC in 1918 - worked on a geodetic survey party at Claxton, British Columbia, when he drowned while swimming in the Skeena River on 18 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.90)
Attended Strathcona and Kitsilano Public Schools and King Edward High School - attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts from 1913 to 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411036) - sailed for England in May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - wounded by machine gun fire on the Somme on 11 October 1915, losing his left eye - invalided to England - invalided to Canada in December 1915 and placed under medical treatment - discharged from the CEF in May 1916.
Attended the University of British Columbia in the faculty of Arts from 1917 to 1918 - was president-elect of the Arts Men's Undergraduate Society at UBC in 1918 - worked on a geodetic survey party at Claxton, British Columbia, when he drowned while swimming in the Skeena River on 18 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.90)
Monday, 27 December 2010
Private Evert Rea McLean, MM
Born on 27 January 1897 in Augusta Township, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane McLean, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Protestant; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 April 1915 (number 410151) - 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 3 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For valuable service rendered in keeping lines repaired to advanced station during action of Apr. 9/17."
(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 15 April 1915 (number 410151) - 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 3 May 1917.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For valuable service rendered in keeping lines repaired to advanced station during action of Apr. 9/17."
(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, 26 December 2010
Private Archibald McLean
Born on 27 December 1893 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Mary McLean, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Almonte, Ontario; trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 December 1915 (number 133230) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 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 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 December 1915 (number 133230) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 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 Archibald McLean, MM
Born on 23 July 1897 in Dumburton, Scotland - son of Alexander McLean, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as checker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion runner during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; 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 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion runner during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; 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))
Saturday, 25 December 2010
Private William Ed McLaughlin
Born on 17 May 1900 (entered 1899 on his attestation form) in Kingston, Ontario - son of James McLaughlin, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; no trade; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145331) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England as a minor on 19 January 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 4 April 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.129)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145331) - sailed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to England as a minor on 19 January 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 4 April 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.129)
Private John Lindsay McLaughlin
Born on 7 September 1892 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of John McLaughlin, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in North Gower, Ontario; trade as steelworker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 October 1915 - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 246645) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 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 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 October 1915 - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 246645) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 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)
Friday, 24 December 2010
Private John McLaughlin
Born on 2 May 1894 in London, England - guardian listed as William Nixon, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 640040) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 28 March 1918 - invalided to England 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 640040) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 28 March 1918 - invalided to England 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)
Private Edwin William McLaren
Born on 13 May 1895 in Chapleau, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. McLaren, Chapleau, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chapleau, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 April 1916 (number 724250) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 17 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 April 1916 (number 724250) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 17 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)
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Private Donald Dryden McLaren
Born on 20 December 1897 in Cape Rich, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie McLaren, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 30 September 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 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 30 September 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)
Lance-Corporal Ernest McKnight, MM
Born on 26 September 1888 in Carman, Manitoba - son of Thomas R. McKnight, Homewood, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: presented address in Wartime, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 29th Light Horse; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 11 July 1916 (number 261646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 11 July 1916 (number 261646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."
(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))
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Private David McKnight
Born on 10 May 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Janet McKnight, Metcalfe, Ontario - son of David and Pearl McKnight, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Metcalfe, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 633942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXIX.A.14), 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 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 633942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXIX.A.14), 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 Lorne McKinnon
Born on 4 January 1889 in Pembroke, Ontario - husband of Olive McKinnon, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married (with one 4 year old child); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 January 1915 (number 410799) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 14 June 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 January 1915 (number 410799) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 14 June 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 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)
Captain Harold Frederick Hill
Son of William H. and Mary H. Hill, Peterborough, Ontario - studied Arts at Queen's University, Kingston, from 1913 to 1914 - served with the Queen's University Canadian Officers' Training Corps.Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 April 1915 (number A11133) - 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 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.A.2), France.
(My thanks to Tom Jolliffe for the additional image and textual material).
(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; e-mail correspondence with Tom Jolliffe)
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