Born on 30 April 1895 in Canada - husband of Annie M. Paul, Lanark, Ontario - son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paul, Poland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Poland, Ontario; trade as carpenter and chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 159 pounds; fair complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 4 February 1916 (number 787119) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 April 1918 - buried in La Targette British Cemetery (grave I.K.9), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Lance-Corporal William Andrew Paterson
Born on 12 January 1894 in Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Nova Scotia - son of Alexander Paterson, Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411094) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 or 18 September 1916 - transferred to the imperial Army on 30 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
(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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411094) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 or 18 September 1916 - transferred to the imperial Army on 30 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Private James Dick Patterson
Born on 21 April 1888 in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland - brother of William Patterson, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1915 (number 411075) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service on 11 September 1917 in order to be commissioned.
(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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 15 March 1915 (number 411075) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service on 11 September 1917 in order to be commissioned.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Friday, 29 July 2011
Private George Patterson
Born on 25 April 1899 (gave 25 October 1897 on attestation form) in Glasgow, Scotland - friend of Richard Cousins, Knowlton, Brome County, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 November 1916 (number 145347) - departed Canada 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 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919 - returned to Canada on 11 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.133)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 November 1916 (number 145347) - departed Canada 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 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919 - returned to Canada on 11 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.133)
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Private Alfred Patterson
Born on 26 May 1890 in Cobden, Ontario - son of Hugh Patterson, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cobden, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 10 January 1918 (number 3055941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.19), 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, in Kingston, Ontario, on 10 January 1918 (number 3055941) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.19), 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 William Patrick
Born on 31 August 1897 in Woolwich, England - son of Mrs. Nellie Mary Patrick, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.
Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1917 (number 514727) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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 No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 August 1917 (number 514727) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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)
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Lance-Corporal John Patrick
Born on 17 June 1886 in Toronto, Ontario - son of John Patrick, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Miss Muriel Patrick, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410850) - 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 27 October 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - later invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.
(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 Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410850) - 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 27 October 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - later invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.
(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 Andrew Paton
Born on 18 April 1882 in Wishow, Lanarkshire, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Andrew Paton, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 92nd Gordon Highlanders (two years in England, four years in India); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; dark blue eyes; greyish brown hair.
Joined the 39th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 (number 412082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery (grave D.15), 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 39th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 12 May 1915 (number 412082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 5 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Cantimpre Canadian Cemetery (grave D.15), 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, 26 July 2011
Private William James Paterson
Born on 2 July 1896 in Westmount, Quebec - next of kin listed as John A. Paterson, Westmount, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the MacDonald College COTC; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9.6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410965) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410965) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private William Paterson, MM
Born on 13 July 1891 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of William and Helen Paterson, Aberdeen, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Helen Michie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as compositor; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (Territorials); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410376) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 16 April 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave IV.D.25), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410376) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - died of those wounds on 16 April 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave IV.D.25), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; 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))
Monday, 25 July 2011
Private Wilfrid David Paterson
Born on 25 March 1897 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Joseph Paterson, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as salesman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 839105) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 12 January 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 839105) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 12 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)
Private Delber Paterson
Born on 25 December 1892 in Martintown, Ontario - brother of Lizzie Paterson, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 5 August 1915 (number 144997) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 5 or 6 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 77th Battalion, CEF, on 5 August 1915 (number 144997) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 5 or 6 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)
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Private Lorenzo Patenaude
Born on 21 October 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Eliza Patenaude, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 October 1915 (number 145277) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 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 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 October 1915 (number 145277) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 July 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 30 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 John Paskovitch
Born on 25 March 1890 or May 1893 in Moscow or St. Petersburg, Russia - son of Mrs. John Pascovitch, east of Moscow, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 (number 410579) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 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 - wounded on 10 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 16 or 17 May 1917 - invalided to England on 21 May 1917 - [then] - joined the Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 September 1918 - sent "to Siberia".
(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 24 March 1915 (number 410579) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 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 - wounded on 10 October 1916 - invalided to England on 20 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 16 or 17 May 1917 - invalided to England on 21 May 1917 - [then] - joined the Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 10 September 1918 - sent "to Siberia".
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Corporal Clarence George Pask
Born on 16 April 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Martha Pask, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (four years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410580) - 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 9 February 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 Brockville, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410580) - 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 9 February 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 Christopher Samuel Partridge
Born on 5 February 1889 in Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, England - son of Henry S. and Florence M.E. Partridge, Oadby, Leicester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410849) - 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 20 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - died of those wounds on 23 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.12), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410849) - 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 20 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 November 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - died of those wounds on 23 February 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.C.12), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Friday, 22 July 2011
Private John William Parson
Born on 23 July 1897 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Parson, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 775361) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 124th Battalion, CEF, on 2 October 1917 - transferred to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 30 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 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 775361) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 124th Battalion, CEF, on 2 October 1917 - transferred to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 30 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)
Sergeant Henry Robert Parsons
Born on 22 January 1890 in East Ham, Essex, England - next of kin listed as Thomas John Parsons, Lethbridge, Alberta - 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 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.
Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 1 September 1915 (number 552753) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 April 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 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 1 September 1915 (number 552753) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 April 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Private Thomas Parry
Born on 22 October 1885 in Saighton, Cheshire, England - brother of Mrs. Martha Cotgreaves, Hoole Lane, Chester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as marine engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 775660) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to No.1 Tunnelling Company, CEF, on 5 October 1917 - transferred to 7th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 11 July 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 21 January 1916 (number 775660) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to No.1 Tunnelling Company, CEF, on 5 October 1917 - transferred to 7th Battalion, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 11 July 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 Morley Allan Parrott
Born on 1 November 1895 in Collins Bay, Ontario - next of kin listed as Alzona Parrott, Collins Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Hussars (two years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410578) - 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 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 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, on 18 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410578) - 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 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 30 June 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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