Private George Patterson

Born on 29 January 1897 in Prescott, Ontario - brother of Pte. Edward Harvey Patterson, 38th Battalion, CEF - son of Mrs. Brittie Miller Patterson, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 639467) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.10), France.

(My thanks to an anonymous commentor for additional information on Pte Patterson).

(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 Edward Harvey Patterson

Born on 15 September 1893 in Prescott, Ontario - brother of Pte. George Patterson, 38th Battalion, CEF - son of Mrs. Brittie Miller Patterson, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as carpenter; single; no current military service; previously served with the 56th Regiment Lisgar Rifles (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 11 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 1 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.E.11), France.

(My thanks to the anonymous commentor for the additional information on Pte Patterson).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Joseph Henry Doughty

Born on 24 December 1895 in Dover, Kent, England - son of John and Elizabeth Doughty - brother of Mrs. Lilian Matthews, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as sister, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 25th Regiment, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, light complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 19 November 1915 (number 189455) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for this image of Pte. Doughty).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Doughty's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Lyle George Dougherty

Born on 14 April 1898 in Westmeath Township, Ontario - son of Robert and Sarah Dougherty, Beachburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Beachburg, Ontario, trade as high school student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 788641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dougherty's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Clarence Albert Dodd

Born on 11 August 1898 in London, England - son of John and Eliza Emily Dodd, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as packer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 21 February 1916 (number 761077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dodd's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Joseph Hubert Desjardins

Born on 26 July 1871 in St. Scholastique, Quebec - son of Paul Desjardins, St. Scholastique, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, grey and brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410484) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Desjardins's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Peter Cybulski

Born on 17 April 1897 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Theodora Cybulski, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tester helper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219790) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - killed in action on 26 April 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cybulski's inscription at the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Sergeant Walter Henry West

Born on 13 March 1895 in Lansdowne, Ontario - son of Martha West, Emsworth, Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410615) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 or 27 April 1916 - wounded on 4 May 1917.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Armourer Corporal Edward James West

Born on 31 July 1897 in Northfleet, England - son of Edith West, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as press hand; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); previously served with the 9th Mississauga Horse (private, one month); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 95th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 December 1915 (number 769238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 14 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 Arthur Frederick Cranefield

Born on 28 October 1873 in London, England - husband of Marie Cranefield (later Murphy) - son of late Frederick C. and Emily Cranefield - son of Hessie Wallace, London, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook's assistant, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1915 (number 410070) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cranefield's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Thomas Cruise

Born on 28 February 1895 in Adamston, Ontario - son of John Cruise, McDougall, Ontario - at time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Braeside, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as plasterer, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320213) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead on 1 October 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cruise's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Harry Coughlan

Born on 30 September 1894 in Kilkenny, Ireland - brother of Caralin Coughlan, Inversergill[?], New Zealand - at time of enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 639839) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 26 April 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Coughlan's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Walter Wesson

Born on 21 April 1895 in Burningham, England - brother of Albert Wesson, Swift Current, Saskatchewan - brother of Emma Edkins, Great Sparkhill, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 17 April 1916 (number 261211) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No. 2 (grave Spec. Mem. No. 25), France.

(Includes a photo of Pte Wesson's headstone that I took in April 2007).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Lance-Corporal Walter Wendland, MM

Born on 22 March 1889 in Liverpool, England - husband of Ethel Wendland, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; married; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; hearthy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410223) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: "On night Oct. 31/17 this N.C.O., although wounded and gassed, remained on duty when the pack train became disorganized through heavy shell fire and displayed efficient leadership and courage in assembling the remainder of the train and guiding them out of the shelled area."

(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 Patrick James Boyes

Born on 16 March 1889 in Blackburn City, England - brother of Mrs. Annie Dwerryhouse, Lancashire, England - attestation paper provides the following: trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 7 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 9 July 1915 (number 410030) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Boyes's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 George Cole Bowness

Born on 4 June 1886 in Alberton, Prince Edward Island - next of kin listed as B. Bowness, Alberton, Prince Edward Island - attestation form provides the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.2 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411114) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France [when?] - wounded on 4 June 1916 - killed in action on 8 October 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Bowness's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Peter Callahan

Born on 8 April 1895 in Birmingham, England - brother of Mrs. Rose Burton, Birmingham, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 410700) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Callahan's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Robert Buckles

Born on 16 December 1897 in Long Branch, Ontario - son of A.M. and Mary Buckles, RR2 Newmarket, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as farmhand, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669662) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Buckles's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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 Charles Brigaitis

Born on 16 February 1898 in Manschester, Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. William Brigaitis, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 775788) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Brigaitis's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Sergeant Victor Welton

Born on 7 March 1897 in Fyzabad, India - son of Florence Welton, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as horseman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; weight of 113 pounds; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (numbered 410660) - 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 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)