Born on 17 March 1885 in Peel County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Osborne, Burnhamthorpe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnhamthorpe, Ontario; trade as lineman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 776042) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 February 1917 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 July 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)
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Private Alfred Osborne
Born on 8 September 1899 (claimed 30 August 1897 at enlistment) in London, England - son of Mrs. William Wingfield, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; sandy hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 838647) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 9 January 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 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 838647) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 9 January 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 George Orr
Son of George and Helen Fitz-Patrick Orr, Ottawa, Ontario.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 20 October 1917 (number 3055058) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VIII.A.87), 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 20 October 1917 (number 3055058) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VIII.A.87), 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)
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Lance-Corporal Edward Herbert Orpen
Born on 24 April 1889 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mable Orpen, Guelph, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410573) - 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 2 or 3 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 September 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 August 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 Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410573) - 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 2 or 3 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 September 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 August 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)
Privates James Baptie Ormiston
Born on 23 June 1898 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - son of Robert Baptie Ormiston, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 1 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 11 July 1917 (number 2476415) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 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 Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 11 July 1917 (number 2476415) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 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)
Monday, 27 June 2011
Private James Orman
Born on 4 January 1897 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of James Orman, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddish complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 220005) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 or 28 November 1916 - killed accidentally on 22 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.F.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)
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 220005) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 or 28 November 1916 - killed accidentally on 22 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VI.F.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)
Private Claude Hartley Orford
Born on 4 March 1897 in Port Elgin, Ontario - son of Mrs. F.C. Orford, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; no current military service; previously served with A Compnay, 31st Regiment (two weeks); Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1916 (number 838152) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 6 December 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 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1916 (number 838152) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 6 December 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)
Sunday, 26 June 2011
Major Edward Albert Olver, DSO
Born on 9 October 1870 in Ontario County, Ontario - husband of Inez[?] Wilhelmina Olver - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as manager; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as quartermaster in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 January 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - New Year award, 1919, no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good work in the 'Llandovery Castle' and 'Scarpe' operations as Q.M. and Transport Officer."
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown, but announced 27 December 1918: no recommendation text.
Promoted to lieutenant-colonel and assumed command of The Ottawa Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall's Own) on 1 May 1922 - relinquished command of the regiment on 1 June 1923.
Awarded a Volunteer Decoration.
(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, as quartermaster in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 January 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - New Year award, 1919, no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good work in the 'Llandovery Castle' and 'Scarpe' operations as Q.M. and Transport Officer."
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown, but announced 27 December 1918: no recommendation text.
Promoted to lieutenant-colonel and assumed command of The Ottawa Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall's Own) on 1 May 1922 - relinquished command of the regiment on 1 June 1923.
Awarded a Volunteer Decoration.
(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))
Private Ernest Olls
Born on 24 May 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Laura Olls, Toronto, Ontario - son of Charles and Emily Olls, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in February 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current military service; previously served with the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards (two camps); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the [???] in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 November 1914 (number 1288757) - discharged for "miscondunt" on 9 December 1914 - joined the [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - discharged on 8 February 1915 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410571) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 8th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1918 - wounded on 15 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 March 1918 - 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 [???] in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 November 1914 (number 1288757) - discharged for "miscondunt" on 9 December 1914 - joined the [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - discharged on 8 February 1915 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410571) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 8th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 February 1918 - wounded on 15 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 March 1918 - 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)
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Private Robert Oliver
Born on 29 September 1871 in Innerleithen, Scotland - next of kin listed as Robert Stormonth Oliver, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shipper; widower; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Scots (ten years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 April 1915 (number 411146) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.
Died on 25 May 1927.
(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 29 April 1915 (number 411146) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.
Died on 25 May 1927.
(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 Mab Oliver
Born on 19 May 1896 in Sulphide, Ontario - son of Mrs. I. Oliver, Foxboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 September 1915 (number 219567) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 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 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 September 1915 (number 219567) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 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)
Friday, 24 June 2011
Private Nazaran Oleinik
Born on 11 July 1890 in Podoski, Russia - husband of Mrs. Ana Oleinik, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Greek Orthodox; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 775359) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 11 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 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 775359) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 11 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 Howard Fred Olds
Born on 11 June 1890 in Liverpool, Ohio - son of F.P. Olds, Longfield, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Longfield, Saskatchewan; trade as construction foreman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 14 June 1916 (number 261590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 6 January 1919.
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, Sept 27th to 30th 1918."
Died in 1984 - buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton, 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; 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 14 June 1916 (number 261590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 6 January 1919.
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, Sept 27th to 30th 1918."
Died in 1984 - buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton, 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; 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))
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Private Thomas Hugh Ogilvie
Born on 14 December 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Robert M. and Annie Ogilvie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as parents; trade as civil engineer; single; currently a member of the Field Engineers; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 May 1917 (number 514519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.13), 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 No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 May 1917 (number 514519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.13), 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)
Corporal Michael Joseph Dunbar Oates
Born on 24 December 1871 in Enniskillen, Ireland - uncle of Mrs. Fanny Nixon, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410846) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Pay Corps Detail, CEF, on 14 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 7 June 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 - 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 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410846) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Pay Corps Detail, CEF, on 14 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 9 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 7 June 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 - 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)
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Private Albert William Oakey
Born on 27 June 1897 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Frederick Oakey, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 639266) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 639266) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 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)
Private Daniel O'Toole
Born on 24 May 1890 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Lawrence O'Toole, Dublin, Ireland - nephew of Mrs. Leonard W. Ruthen, Brussells, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 724053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.3), 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 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 March 1916 (number 724053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.3), 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 Frank Oillette
Born on 10 March 1898 in Moose Creek, Ontario - nephew of Mrs. Maggie Darice, Moose Creek, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Moose Creek, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 59th Battalion, CEF (six months); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 246805) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 1 May 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 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 246805) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - invalided to England on 1 May 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, 21 June 2011
Captain Richard Benjamin O'Sullivan
Born on 16 January 1872 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies - husband of Marion Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as medical dentist and accountant; married; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 82nd Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, as an honorary captain and battalion paymaster on 14 August 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a captain and battalion paymaster in England on 10 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to Headquarters, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, on 8 July 1918 or the Canadian Army Pay Corps, CEF, on 9 July 1918 - sent to England on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.
Died of sickness on 1 October 1926 - buried in Beechwood 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; 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 82nd Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, as an honorary captain and battalion paymaster on 14 August 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a captain and battalion paymaster in England on 10 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to Headquarters, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, on 8 July 1918 or the Canadian Army Pay Corps, CEF, on 9 July 1918 - sent to England on 5 May 1919.
Awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches.
Died of sickness on 1 October 1926 - buried in Beechwood 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; 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))
Private John O'Shaughnessey
Born on 29 March 1896 in Stocton, England - brother of Mrs. Mary Sheridan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144121) - discharged as medical unfit on 6 July 1915 - joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 or 3 August 1917 - wounded on 14 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 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 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 144121) - discharged as medical unfit on 6 July 1915 - joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 or 3 August 1917 - wounded on 14 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 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)
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