Tuesday 31 July 2007

Private Jesse Charles Bull

Born on 20 February 1881 in Birmingham, England - husband of Lucy Ann Bull, Lindsay, Ontario - enlistment papers provide the following: trade as stamper, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, greyish brown hair.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 August 1915 (number 724538) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 10 October 1918.

Lance-Corporal Russell Cleveland Budreo

Born on 21 May 1890 in Alliston, Ontario - husband of Florence L. Budreo, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Francis and Maria Budreo, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as printer, married, no current military service, previously served three years with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, Methodist, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 May 1916 (number 246318) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 26 or 27 September 1917 - died on 24 March 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Houchin British Cemetery (grave I.G.28), France.

Monday 30 July 2007

Private William Patrick Buckley

Born on 9 September 1894 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Samuel and Lucy Buckley, Northwich, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410697) - served with the 38th Battalion in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 August 1917 - wounded on 15 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt Cemetery (grave VIII.G.23), France.

Private Edward Buckley

Born on 6 February 1898 in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England - son of Dennis Buckley, Hamilton, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 0.75 inches, chest of 33 inches, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 120th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Hamilton, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 757023) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 29 March 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.4), France.

Private William Bellas Buckland

Born on 29 January 1896 in Barnston, Quebec - next of kin listed as Pardon B. Buckland, Barnston, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farming, single, currently a member of the active militia, previously(?) served two years in the Corps of Guides, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.3 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 19 March 1915 (number 410984) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917.

Private William Arthur Buckland

Born on 26 September 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emily Maria Buckland, Windsor, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Grace Buckland, Bowe, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410043) - 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 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave LII.F.12), Belgium.

Private Wilfred Lasca Buck

Born on 3 August 1897 in Norwood, Ontario - grandson of Jno G. Buck, Norwood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as gardener, single, no current military service, previously served two years with the 40th Regiment, Baptist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.25 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Cobourg, Ontario, on 19 August 1915 (number 144912) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)

Private Edmund Buck

Born on 21 May 1880 in Southport, Lancashire, England - brother of John Buck, Southport, Lancashire, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, gray hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410042) - 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 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Sunday 29 July 2007

Private William Woodburn Buchanan

Born on 30 August 1894 in Kilmarnock, Scotland - son of Mrs. William Buchanan, Kilmarnock, Scotland - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Lambton Mills, Ontario, trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 776071) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 13 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 January 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1917 - invalided to England on 3 June 1917.

Died on 23 March 1924.

Saturday 28 July 2007

Lance-Corporal John Reid Buchanan

Born on 7 July 1898 in RR1 Pakenham, Ontario - son of William Buchanan, RR1 Pakenham, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in RR1 Pakenham, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, greyish blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 6 October 1916 (number 1042180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private James Robert Buchanan

Born on 29 April 1890 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Mrs. J.R. Buchanan, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as fitter, married, currently a member of the militia, previously served with the 17th Duke of Yorks Hussars and the 2nd Royal Scots, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 (number 411153) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 24 November 1915.

Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Bruce Buchanan, MM and Bar

Born on 17 November 1887 in Hastings, England - son of Charlotte Buchanan, Hastings, Sussex, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the militia, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in 8 May 1915 (number 410041) - 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 January 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations Apr. 9th 1917."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 30 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations at Valenciennes."

Private William George Bryce

Born on 18 December 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Miss Ada Shuttle, Toronto, Ontario (no next of kin, last survival relative and guardian - an uncle - died in April 1914) - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410040) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916.

Private William Noble Bryans

Born on 17 February 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Emma Bryans, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as bookkeeper, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 December 1915 (number 775236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 1 January 1917.

Private George Harry Bryan

Born on 9 August 1896 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Harry Bryans, Lindsay, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410699) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 18 January 1919.

Private John William Brunt

Born on 13 November 1892 in Burton-on-Trent, England - next of kin listed as Tom Arthur Brunt, Montreal, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, currently serving with the McDonald College, COTC (for one year), no previous military service, Unitarian, height of 5 feet 3.6 inches, chest of 34.2 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410939) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 21 March 1916.

Corporal George Henry Cecil Brunsden

Born on 1 March 1892 in London, Middlesex, England - son of Mrs. H. Brunsden, Folkestone, Kent, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Brantford, Ontario, trade as bench hand, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, light complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Burford, Ontario, on 26 May 1916 (number 270407) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 29 October 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

Private Robert Burns

Born on 21 January 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Robert Burns, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 11 October 1916 (number 640237) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private Joseph Moses Burnett

Born on 11 July 1897 in Arnprior, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Louisa Mackey, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as cook, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 130 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 1 or 27 May 1915 (number 410463) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1916 - joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 October 1918 - later served in the Corps of Military Staff Clerks - promoted to sergeant.

Private Hector Evangelix Brunet

Born on 17 July 1887 in St. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec - son of Mrs. Olimpe Brunet, Montreal, Quebec - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Montreal, Quebec, single, Roman Catholic, trade as shoemaker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 January 1918 (number 3055680) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.

Private Emile Brunet

Born on 20 September 1895 in St. Albert, Ontario - brother of Henry Brunet, St. Albert, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address in St. Albert, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as cheese maker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 April 1918 (number 3321098) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Albert Bruce

Born in London, England - husband of Agnes Bruce, Toronto, Ontario - son of Albert and Harriett Bruce.

Joined the 109th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 16 February 1916 (number 725242) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - died on 14 August 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Boves West Communal Cemetery Extension (grave A.8), France.

Friday 27 July 2007

Private Norman Brownlee

Born on 5 August 1885 in Russell, Ontario - husband of Ethel Brownlee, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Sarah Brownlee, South Indian, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410461) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 10 May 1918.

Captain Hugh Edward Brownlee

Born on 26 March 1893 in Westmeath, Ontario - son of Mrs. Katie Brownlee, Westmeath, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Westmeath, Ontario, trade as accountant, Church of England, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (five months), previously served with the cadets for three years.

Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 20 June 1919.

Private Arthur Leslie Brownell

Born on 11 July 1885 in Moulinette, Ontario - husband of Mrs. A.L. Brownell, Moulinette, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Dickenson's Landing, Ontario, trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot in Moulinette, Ontario, on 14 December 1916 (number 513585) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 5 July 1917 - wounded on 10 January 1918 - invalided to England on 21 January 1918.

Sergeant William P. Brown

Born on 20 November 1889 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Dr. G.A. Brown, Montreal, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as clerk, single, no current or previouis military service, Unitarian, height of 5 feet 5.7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410950) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916.

Private Thomas Gordon Brown

Born on 21 October 1887 in Stafford Township, Ontario - son of Thomas and Elizabeth Brown, RR 3 Pembroke, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 March 1915 (number 410756) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 5 June 1916 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

Private Stephen Brown

Born on 21 January 1891 in Lancashire, England - husband of Mrs. Margaret Brown, Barriefield, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as storeman, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1 inch, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 September 1915 (number 219822) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the 31st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 October 1917.

Private Robert Brown

Born on 12 January 1885 in Aberdeen, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Catherine Brown, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as teamster, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on ??? July 1915 (number 410460) - 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 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1918.

Sergeant Reginald Percy Brown

Born on 1 June 1894 in Bristol, England - son of Annie Brown, Irchester, North Hants, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in RR2 Brampton, Ontario, trade as butcher, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 204th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 237431) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1919.

Private Percy John Brown, MM

Born on 16 May 1885 in Staffordshire, England - husband of Mary E. Brown, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as city employee, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 204th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 237129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation on 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Private Percy Brown

Born on 23 July 1890 in Manchester, England - husband of Annie Brown, Prescott, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade as boiler maker, married, no current military service, previously served with 156th Battalion for ten months and Royal Canadian Dragoons for six years, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 21 October 1916 (number 639252) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 September 1918.

Private Malcolm Brown

Born on 13 March 1892 in Port Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Edna Grace Brown, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment forms provide the following: trade as teamster, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410696) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 20 November 1916.

Private John Nicol Brown

Born on 3 May 1894 in Anstruther, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Mary Scott Snowdon, Edmonton, Alberta - enlistment records provide the following: trade as boatman, single, member of the 43rd Regiment since 19 January 1915, previously served with the 56th Rifles, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410039) - 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 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel John Hector Innes Brown

Born on 26 October 1874 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Doris Emily Brown, St. Johns, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: present address in St. Johns, Quebec, trade as cost accountant, Presbyterian, no current military service, previously served as the Captain-Adjutant in the 10th Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa.

Joined the 73rd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 January 1916 - landed in France with the 73rd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - attached to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France from 20 April to 11 June 1917 - granted ten days' leave of absence to England on 7 May 1917 - leave extended to 11 June 1917 - retained in England on 12 June 1917 - served as an Instructor at the Canadian School of Military Engineering from 4 May to 11 September or 31 December 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Mentioned in Despatches on 1 June 1917 (London Gazette No. 30107).

Mentioned in Despatches on 28 December 1917 (London Gazette No. 30448).

Served with the Corps of Military Police after the war in Canada - died on 31 March or 2 April 1927.

Sunday 22 July 2007

Private John Brown

Born on 27 March 1897 in Liverpool, England - son of Sarah Elizabeth Brown, Liverpool, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, clear complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 1042405) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

Private Jason Brown

Born on 30 October 1897 in Chelsea, Quebec - brother of Bertha Brown, Cardinal, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, trade as fireman, single, no current military service, previously served in "The Home Guard", Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 April 1916 (number 640109) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 28 July 1917 - wounded on 31 October or 1 November 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - served with the 3rd Labour Battalion from 9 February to 27 July 1917.

Private Gerald Wallace Brown

Born on 16 May 1897 in Leeds County, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Lottie Brown, Elgin, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Elgin, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served one year in a cadet corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Elgin, Ontario, on 15 April 1916 (number 640085) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 or 30 June 1917 - invalided to England on 8 July 1917.

Private George Raymond Alexander Brown

Born on 10 December 1897 in England - next of kin listed as Miss Violet Shorthouse, Allandale PO, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farm labourer, single, sworn into the 43rd Regiment on 11 January 1915, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410086) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 November 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 September 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918.

Private George Brown

Born on 11 February 1869 in Mary Cray, Kent, England - husband of Mabel Brown, Notre Dame de Grace, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as cook, married, no current military service, previously served with the East Surrey Regiment for nineteen years, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 34.8 inches fully expanded, dark brown complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 March 1915 (number 411021) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 23 August 1915.

Thursday 19 July 2007

Private Ewart Cudeaire Brown

Born on 18 May 1893 in St. George's, Bermuda - son of Van Ordall and Florence Mary Brown, St. George's, Bermuda - enlistment records provide the following: trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served during four camps in Bermuda, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 20 March 1915 (number 410987) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - attached to the Royal Flying Corps in England on 9 June 1917 - commissioned as a Lieutenant at some point - killed in an aeroplane accident on 14 August 1917 - buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery (grave D.366), England.

Private Edward Brown

Born on 11 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Harry Brown, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as railway fitter, no current military service, previously served two years with the 43rd Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 5th Divisional Ammunition Column in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1917 (number 2043070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 13 September 1917.

Lance-Sergeant David Campbell Brown

Born on 11 March 1892 in Burnley, Lancashire, England - brother of Mrs. J. Watson, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served two years with the 4th Battalion, Territorial Black Watch, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 410694) - 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 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - wounded on 11 July 1917 [?].

Private Colin Brown

Born on 10 February 1880 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Mrs. C. McDonald, Oshawa, Ontario - enlistment forms provide the following: trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410693) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 21 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Private Cecil Everett Brown

Born on 3 May 1895 in Frankford, Ontario - son of Egbert and Mary Brown, Belleville, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Belleville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 21 January 1918 (number 3020592) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.23), France.

Private Benjamin William Brown

Born on 1 April 1899 in White Chapel, London, England - son of Mrs. Louis Brown, London, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Clahan, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 135th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Glencoe, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 803037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 12 September 1918.

Private Archie Hilton Brown

Born on 15 May 1894 in Milford, Ontario - son of John Dere Brown, Milford, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Milford, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057516) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Noble George Brouse

Born on 27 March 1895 in Goulbourne, Ontario - brother of Myrtle Brouse, Richmond, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Merrickville, Ontario, trade as cheesemaker, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 42nd Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Merrickville, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 639373) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 September 1918.

Saturday 14 July 2007

Private Oliver Edward Broughton

Born on 20 June 1898 in Abingdon, Berkshire, England - son of Albert Broughton, Abingdon, Berkshire, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Simcoe, Ontario, trade as student, single, currently a member of the 39th Regiment, no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 133rd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Camp Borden, Ontario, on 8 July 1916 (number 796219) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 March 1919.

Private Leonard Broughton

Born on 27 May 1898 in Berkshire, England - son of Albert Broughton, Tubney, Abingden, England - enlistment records (1916) provide the following: present address in Port Rowan, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Norfolk Rifles, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair - enlistment records (1917) provide the following: trade as fisherman, no current or previous military service, Baptist.

Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Simcoe, Ontario, on 20 December 1916 (number 278614) - joined the 208th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 April 1917 (number 250101) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Milton James Brough

Born on 30 April 1895 in Bancroft, Ontario - son of Jonas Brough, Wood, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Wood, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 16 April 1918 (number 3057729) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private James McRae Brough

Born on 20 October 1890 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Mrs. T.A. Brough, Vancouver, British Columbia - enlistment papers provide the following: present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 November 1915 (number 145332) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - returned to Canada on 6 November 1917.

[also An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926]

Sergeant George Francis Brooks

Born on 11 March 1891 in Kingston, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. F.G. Brooks, Kingston, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, currently serving with No. 3 Company, Army Service Corps (for eight years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Guelph, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 (number 410994) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the British Army on 15 September 1917 in order to be commissioned.

Thursday 12 July 2007

Private Herbert Arthur Brooker

Born on 1 October 1890 in Farnham, Surrey, England - husband of Mollie Brooker, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as film inspector, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 169th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 678780) - taken on the strength of the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 28 or 29 November 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - wounded on 30 August 1917 - wounded on 23 or 25 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918.

Private Edmund Charles Brooker

Born on 26 December 1886 in Woodgreen, London, England - husband of Elsie Brooker, Brantford, Ontario - enlistment form notes the following: present address in Brantford, Ontario, trade as grinder, married, currently serving with the 38th Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brantford, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 270121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private Charles Herbert Brook

Born on 15 December 1896 in St. Helens, Lancashire, England - son of Charles Herbert Brook, Belleville, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: trade as clerk, single, currently serving with the 15th Regiment Argyll Light Infantry (for two years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 2 October 1915 (number 219483) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 - [no record of him going to France with the 38th] - transferred to the 72nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 2 September 1916 - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 [sic?] - taken on the strength of the 72nd Battalion in France on 3 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Wednesday 11 July 2007

Private Edward Robert McLean Brodie

Born on 16 January 1898 in Newton Mearns, Scotland - son of James Brodie, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as moving picture operator, single, currently serving with the 41st Regiment Brockville Rifles (five years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 639687) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private Reginald John Brockhurst

Born on 23 January 1898 in Henfield, Sussex, England - son of Thomas Brockhurst, Belleville, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: trade as clerk, single, currently serving with the 15th Regiment Argyll Light Infantry (one year), no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Belleville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 636194) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on duty on 24 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 May 1919.

Private Frederick Brockhall

Born on 20 March 1883 in Oxford, England - son of Joseph Brockhall, Oxford, England - brother of Mrs. T. Swailes, Coley-Reading, Berks, England - recruitment form notes the following: present address in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, a "defaulter" under the Military Service Act, single, Church of England, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 4090149) - taken on the strength of the 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private Henry Britton

Born on 16 September 1887 in Alexandria, Scotland - husband of Agnes Elizabeth Britton, Mount Denis, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: present address in Mount Denis, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 775021) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 25 April 1917.

Private Albert Bristow

Born on 3 March 1888 in Chandlier, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Cora Bristow (married 25 August 1917), Cardinal, Ontario - recruitment form notes the following: present address in Cardinal, Ontario, married, Methodist, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Brockville, Ontario, on 19 November 1917 (number 4022503) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Corporal Stanley Brister

Born on 18 May 1896 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of Mrs. Brister, Vananda PO, British Columbia - enlistment records note the following: trade as engineer, single, currently serving with the 11th Regiment Irish Fusiliers of Canada (one month), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 2 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 1 December 1915 (number 760159) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 15 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - killed in action as a member of the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 8 August 1918 - buried in Caix British Cemetery (grave I.D.3), France.

Wednesday 4 July 2007

Sergeant Harry Edward Briscoe

Born on 15 April 1888 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Arthur Henry and Margaret Briscoe, Elk Grove, California - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Hamilton, Ontario, trade as bank clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 125th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brantford, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 773050) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 22 April 1918 - buried in La Targette British Cemetery, France (grave I.J.25).

Private John Preston Brinck

Born on 1 October 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - son of Prayton Brinck (father), Massena, New York - enlistment records provide the following: trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Prescott, Ontario, on 9 October 1916 (number 640235) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 18 or 19 January 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 15 January 1919.

Private Frederick Brill

Born on 23 February 1897 in Whatford, England - son of Mrs. Annie Brill, Whatford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whatford, England; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 77th and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalions; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 September 1915 (number 145082) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 June 1916 - discharged from the CEF on 7 June 1916 as medically unfit - joined the 171st Battalion, CEF, in Quebec, Quebec, on 7 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.

Private Harris Weir Brighton

Born on 9 June 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - next of kin listed as John W. Brighton, Morenci, Arizona - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served six years with the cadets (four as an officer) and one year with the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 (number 411147) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 17 July 1915 - transferred to No. 3 General Hospital on 2 December 1916 - transferred to the Royal Air Force from 5 to 16 December 1917 - seconded to the Royal Air Force from 17 October 1917 to 14 March 1918 - final rank of Lieutenant.

Private Hermann Briese

Born on 29 January 1893 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Briese, Pembroke, Ontario - recruitment form provides the following: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Lutheran, trade as box factory hand, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3320470) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died in 1956 - buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pembroke, Ontario.