Born on 6 June 1886 in Herefordshire, England - husband of Emily Cook, Toronto, Ontario - son of Charles and Caroline Cook, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as street car conductor, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 237469) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918 - died of sickness on 4 February 1920 - buried in Prospect Cemetery (grave Veterans 637), Toronto, Ontario.
Thursday 29 November 2007
Private Alfred Charles Cook
Born on 28 March 1885 in Hornchurch, Essex, England - son of William and Ellen Arm Cook, Hornchurch, Essex, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838049) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 April 1917 - wounded on 20 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.4), France.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838049) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 April 1917 - wounded on 20 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.4), France.
Private Albert Harry Cook
Born on 8 November 1877 in Handslope, Bucks., England - husband of Mrs. E. Cook, Vancouver, British Columbia - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, married, currently a member of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, previously served four years with the 23rd Alberta Rangers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129989) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129989) - landed in France with the 72nd Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1919.
Private William Lloyd Conroy
Born on 19 January 1895 in Watsons Corners, Ontario - son of Mrs. J. Conroy, Watsons Corners, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Watsons Corners, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1918 (number 3321095) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1918 (number 3321095) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Lance-Corporal William Walter Conner, MM
Born on 25 September 1888 in Shanghai, China - son of Mrs. J.D. Conner, Tintsin, China - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in San Francisco, California, trade as clerk, single, no current military service, previously served 3.5 years with the United States Marine Corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruby complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 207582) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1917 - injured accidentally on 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 13 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed a splendid example of courage and initiative in bringing into action a captured German machine gun during attack on Avion Trench."
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 207582) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 May 1917 - injured accidentally on 2 November 1917 - invalided to England on 14 November 1917 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 13 April 1918 in order to be commissioned.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed a splendid example of courage and initiative in bringing into action a captured German machine gun during attack on Avion Trench."
Private Joseph Michael Connolly
Born on 18 November 1891 in Belleville, Ontario - son of James Connolly, Belleville, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, trade as barber, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, red hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056688) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private John Connolly
Born on 14 October 1892 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of James Connolly, Lindsay, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address same as father, single, Roman Catholic, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055778) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 5 November 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055778) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 5 November 1918.
Private Clarence Connolly
Born on 12 September 1894 in San Francisco, California - brother of Mrs. Annie Swanson, Edmonton, Alberta - friend of Miss Violet Gagnon, Haileybury, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, no current military service, previously served in the military, Church of England, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410059) - 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 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration by the 38th Battalion dated 19 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 16/18, when a bomb fell in a post in which this man was in charge, he picked up the bomb and threw it over the parapet before it could explode. Throughout the affair he displayed the best soldierly quality of coolness, determination and pluck."
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 (number 410059) - 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 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 2 or 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration by the 38th Battalion dated 19 March 1918: "During enemy raid Mar. 16/18, when a bomb fell in a post in which this man was in charge, he picked up the bomb and threw it over the parapet before it could explode. Throughout the affair he displayed the best soldierly quality of coolness, determination and pluck."
Lance-Corporal Oscar Carlyle Connerty
Born on 1 September 1893 in Jasper, Ontario - next of kin listed as William Connerty, Jasper, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411121) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 10 April 1915 (number 411121) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916.
Private Alexander Marshall Connell
Born on 18 August 1895 in Dumferline, Scotland - son of Mary Henderson Connell, Collingwood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as ironworker, single, no current military service, previously served two years as a private in the bugle band of The Simcoe Foresters, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 81st or 157th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 157555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 16 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.1), France.
Joined the 81st or 157th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 157555) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 16 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.1), France.
Tuesday 27 November 2007
Private Thomas Francis Conlin
Born on 28 November 1890 in ??? Falls, Ontario - brother of ??? Conlin, Bradworth, Saskatchewan - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Bradworth, Saskatchewan, single, Church of England, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, fair complexion, grey eyes, sandy hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256685) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 5 January 1918 (number 256685) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private James Cornelius Conlin
Born on 22 July 1889 in Cobourg, Ontario - brother of Arthur Conlin, Peterborough, Ontario - at time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as brother, single, Roman Catholic, trade as painter and decorator, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 3055845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
Private John Andrew Condie
Born on 14 April 1884 in Beachburg, Ontario - son of William Condie, Beachburg, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Beachburg, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as carpenter, currently a member of the 42nd Detachment, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private John Colyer
Born on 7 April 1882 in Detroit, Michigan - son of Henry Colyer, Trenton, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as shipping clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 776013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 March 1916 (number 776013) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Monday 26 November 2007
Private Alfred Edward Colwell
Born on 29 October 1896 in London, England - son of Alfred Colwell, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office boy, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144647) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and Canadian Army Pay Corps - repatriated to Canada on 14 December 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 144647) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 24 November 1916 - later served with reserve units and Canadian Army Pay Corps - repatriated to Canada on 14 December 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Private David Colvin
Born on 25 January 1894 in County Derry, Northern Ireland - son of Mrs. Eliza Ann Colvin, Billyneagh, Moneymore, Ireland - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Seaforth, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 654020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 April 1918.
Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 654020) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 3 or 6 April 1918 - invalided to England on 9 April 1918.
Warrant Officer Class II Archibald McLaughlin Colville, MM
Born on 19 March 1889 - husband of Mrs. Archibald M. Colville, Brockville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanic, married, no current military service, previously served three years with 41st Regiment and one year with the Argyll & Bute Art. [?], Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410708) - 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 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 31 August 1917: "He performed splendid work in rescuing a number of men who had been buried in their dugout."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410708) - 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 September 1918 - invalided to England on 22 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 31 August 1917: "He performed splendid work in rescuing a number of men who had been buried in their dugout."
Private Arthur Coltman
Born on 20 January 1894 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Lucy Coltman, Burton on Trent, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farm help, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410100) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.F.5), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410100) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.F.5), Belgium.
Private William James Collins
Born on 23 August 1897 in Seattle, Washington - son of William J. Collins, Millbrook, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: trade as bank clerk, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the Stretcher Section in 46th Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Millbrook, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 805297) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Millbrook, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 805297) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private William Henry Collis
Born on 20 April 1874 in London, England - husband of Mrs. Florence Agnes Collis, Wandsworth, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served in the "India Frontier Wars", Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greyish blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410057) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410057) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 1915.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Sergeant Sydney Lionel Collins, MM
Born on 4 April 1891 in Leicester, England - son of Mrs. Lucretie Collins, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410248) - 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 24 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "This N.C.O. performed valuable and gallant work in the capacity of a Battn. Scout during the operations at La Coulotte and Avion June 26th to June 30th, 1917."
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410248) - 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 24 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "This N.C.O. performed valuable and gallant work in the capacity of a Battn. Scout during the operations at La Coulotte and Avion June 26th to June 30th, 1917."
Private Joseph Collins
Born on 27 June 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Fred Collins, Cochrane, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as broom maker, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 4022524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 15 April 1922.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 4022524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Died on 15 April 1922.
Private James Patrick Collins
Born on 21 November 1876 in Ottawa, Ontario - uncle of Miss Bertha Godoin, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, widower, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410056) - 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 9 November 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410056) - 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 9 November 1916.
Private James Richard Collins, MM
Born on 29 July 1892 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Maria Collins, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1 inch, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 August 1915 (number 219161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 4 or 6 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - announced 17 September 1917, no citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For bravery in the Field."
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 August 1915 (number 219161) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 4 or 6 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 or 19 April 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Awarded the Military Medal - announced 17 September 1917, no citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For bravery in the Field."
Sergeant Frank Louis Collins
Born on 3 January 1890 in Le Havre, France [in Canada since 1901] - friend of Mrs. John Daly, Aylmer, Quebec - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410275) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 16 February 1916 - wounded on 14 or 16 April 1918.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium).
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410275) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 16 February 1916 - wounded on 14 or 16 April 1918.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium).
Private Frank Collins
Born on 5 December 1886 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Collins, Pembroke, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, a member of the 42nd Regiment since 7 January 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410474) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 January 1918 - died of his sickness on 22 December 1920 - buried in Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410474) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1917 - invalided sick to England on 19 January 1918 - died of his sickness on 22 December 1920 - buried in Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.
Friday 23 November 2007
Private Thomas Edward Collings
Born on 1 October 1870 in London, England - husband of Mary J. Collings, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, grey-brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 30 July 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 18 July 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.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 30 July 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 18 July 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.178)
Thursday 22 November 2007
Private Charles Collier
Born on 18 September 1884 in Fortune, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland - son of Jacob Collier, Fortune, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Fortune, Newfoundland, single, Methodist, trade as carpenter and sailor, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 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 19 January 1918 (number 4021215) - 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.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 19 January 1918 (number 4021215) - 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.
Private Frederick Thomas Collett
Born on 9 March 1898 [actually 24 October 1899] in Bristol, England - brother of Margaret Collett, Ilford, Essex, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, weight of 115 pounds, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, blonde hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 788531) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 1 June 1918.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 788531) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 1 June 1918.
Private Percy Aquilla Collen
Born on 12 August 1892 in Perrytown, Ontario - son of John Collen, Osaca, Ontario - at time of conscription in 1918: present address in Osaca, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as steam shovel firearm, no previous or current military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 March 1918 (number 4021522) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 7 March 1918 (number 4021522) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private William Alfred Coles
Born on 5 March 1888 in Devonshire, England - husband of Mary Coles, Merton Abbey, Surrey, England - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brownish eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410055) - 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 3 December 1916.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 June 1915 (number 410055) - 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 3 December 1916.
Sunday 18 November 2007
Sergeant Frederick Charles Coleman
Born on 18 September 1892 in London, England - nephew of Alice Parker, Toronto, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 April 1915 (number 405151) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 April 1915 (number 405151) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private Frederick Coleby
Born on 29 July 1874 in Chelmsford, Essex, England - husband of Marie Coleby, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1914: trade as cook, married, currently a member of the military (unit not named), previously a member of the 5th Batt. I.Y. for one year, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 August 1914 (number 194) - [then what?] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 (number 411151) - [then what?].
Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 August 1914 (number 194) - [then what?] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 May 1915 (number 411151) - [then what?].
Private William Joseph Cole
Born on 15 May 1878 in Burlington, Vermont - brother of Mrs. Griff Lloyd, Granville, New York - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Granville, New York, trade as waiter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 639272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 25 August 1917 - died of those wounds on 29 August 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXV.O.17), France.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 639272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 25 August 1917 - died of those wounds on 29 August 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXV.O.17), France.
Private William John Cole
Born on 22 April 1888 in Slags, York County, Ontario - husband of Margaret Alzina Cole, Donald, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Donald, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 725197) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 725197) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.
Private Frederick George Cole
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, on 25 January 1916 (number 726102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.
Sergeant Clement Poole Coles
Born on 15 June 1895 in Brantford, Ontario - son of C.P. Coles, Brantford, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 772053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 772053) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private William Ernest Colborne
Born on 6 February 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. W.H. Colborne, Westboro, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Westboro, Ontario, trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 July 1916 (number 246583) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 8 December 1918.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 July 1916 (number 246583) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 8 December 1918.
Private George Victor Coker
Born on 23 July 1876 in London, England - husband of Theresa Coker, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married with two children (daughters aged 13 and 10), no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1915 (number 410472) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 23 February 1916 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.13), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 February 1915 (number 410472) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 23 February 1916 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.13), Belgium.
Private Abe Cohen
Born on 3 December 1898 in Montreal, Quebec - no next of kin, states "Notify Boys Home Montreal" - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Jewish, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 30 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 11 July 1916 (number 1033113) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 23 August 1918 - transferred to 1st Divisional Motor Transport Company, CASC, on 8 September 1918.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 11 July 1916 (number 1033113) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 23 August 1918 - transferred to 1st Divisional Motor Transport Company, CASC, on 8 September 1918.
Private John McAdam Coghill
Born on 17 April 1886 in Duntocher, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Mary McAtee, Rochan, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410332) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410332) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
Private Bernard Coen
Born on 4 August 1891 in County Galway, Ireland - son of Mrs. Thomas King, Barnadeorg, Ireland - enlistment records provide the following: trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the Remount Depot in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 May 1915 (number 49692) - taken on the strength of the Remount Depot in France on 7 July 1915 - transferred to No. 1 CVH[?] on 11 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Joined the Remount Depot in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 May 1915 (number 49692) - taken on the strength of the Remount Depot in France on 7 July 1915 - transferred to No. 1 CVH[?] on 11 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.
Private William Coe
Born on 12 August 1897 in London, England - son of James Coe, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as millhand, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 633158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 October 1915 (number 633158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 1918.
Friday 16 November 2007
Private James George William Coe
Born on 4 February 1897 in London, England - son of James and Jane Coe, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height fo 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410707) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally on 26 January 1917 - invalided to England on 7 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 July 1917 - died on 30 March 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Anzin-St. Aubin British Cemetery (grave IV.B.2), France.
Captain Isaac Perry Cocke, MC
Born on 14 August 1893 in Albany, Georgia - son of Mrs. Minie Cocke, Dawson, Georgia - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Dawson, Georgia, trade as reporter, single, no current military service, previously served two years with the New Mexico State Guard, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 31 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 208282) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 March 1917 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 5 October 1917 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 July 1918 - appointed battalion Adjutant on 1 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Cross (attached to the Assistant Provost Marshal, Canadian Corps) - citation: "On the night of 11th/12th August, 1918, he remained on duty directing and clearing traffic as well as the removal of wounded at great risk to his own life during the explosion of an ammunition dump caused by enemy aircraft at Domart, and by his prompt and fearless actions saved many lives and presented the destruction of property, especially in directing the removal of lorries loaded with ammunition." - unit recommendation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while attached to A.P.M. Canadian Corps."
Thursday 15 November 2007
Lieutenant Robert Harvey Cochran, MC
Born on 21 July 1887 in Ramsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catherine Cochran, Almonte, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as insurance agent, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, black hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 788260) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1916 - sent to England for Officer Training Course on 5 October 1917 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 October 1918 - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave A.19), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon from September 27th/30th, 1918. In the initial attack on September 27th he led his platoon in a most determined manner. On September 28th his company commander became a casualty and he assumed command, handling it throughout with marked skill and judgment. On the 29th he led his company in its advance; and during consolidation he set a splendid example to his men under heavy machine-gun fire, encouraging them to hold on in a very trying position." - unit recommendation dated 6 October 1918: "For bravery and conscientious devotion to duty during operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 28th Sept to 30th Sept 1918."
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 788260) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1916 - sent to England for Officer Training Course on 5 October 1917 - commissioned as a Lieutenant - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 October 1918 - buried in Denain Communal Cemetery (grave A.19), France.
Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon from September 27th/30th, 1918. In the initial attack on September 27th he led his platoon in a most determined manner. On September 28th his company commander became a casualty and he assumed command, handling it throughout with marked skill and judgment. On the 29th he led his company in its advance; and during consolidation he set a splendid example to his men under heavy machine-gun fire, encouraging them to hold on in a very trying position." - unit recommendation dated 6 October 1918: "For bravery and conscientious devotion to duty during operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 28th Sept to 30th Sept 1918."
Private Walter John Cobb
Born on 28 January 1898 in Buckinghamshire, England - son of Mrs. Mary Cobb, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as bugler and drummer, single, no current military service, previously served six months with the 9th Mississauga Horse, Baptist, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775804) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 16 July 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775804) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a "minor" on 16 July 1917.
Private Joseph Coates
Born on 24 May 1896 in Rosile, Manitoba - son of Mrs. J.J. Morrison, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - recruitment records note the following: present address same as mother, single, Methodist, carpenter, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 3 January 1918 (number 256582) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 3 January 1918 (number 256582) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Private James Clyde
Born on 16 January 1883 in St. Mary's, Ontario - son of James Clyde, Winnipeg, Manitoba - recruitment forms note the following: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Methodist, stone cutter or mechanical dentist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 4021367) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 June 1918 - injured accidentally on 24 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 4021367) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 June 1918 - injured accidentally on 24 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Monday 12 November 2007
Sergeant Charles Clow
Born on 4 February 1889 in Norfolk, England - son of late John Nathan Clow and Alice Parker (formerly Clow), latter Hampstead, London, England and Rockaway, New Jersey - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the military (no details provided), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 (number 405505) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.7), France.
Joined the 35th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 (number 405505) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.7), France.
Private John Clough
Born on 22 September 1897 in York, England - son of Mrs. A. Clough, Almonte, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as millhand, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist of Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 219162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 February 1919.
Private Gilbert Montague Clinton
Born on 2 July 1897 in Pontapool, England - son of Mrs. Solton, Southshield, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Westport, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Westport, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 639927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 7 July 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 14 September 1918.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Westport, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 639927) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 7 July 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Battalion on 14 September 1918.
Corporal Harry Powell Clifton
Born on 16 January 1871 in Niagara Falls, Ontario - husband of Helen Wallace Clifton, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as commission agent, married, no current military service, previously served with the 44th Welland Infantry for four years, the 21st Essex Infantry for five years, the Queen's Own Rifles for four years, and the 36th Peel Regiment for one year, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410706) - 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 strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - later served as an Acting Company Sergeant-Major with reserve units.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410706) - 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 strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - later served as an Acting Company Sergeant-Major with reserve units.
Sergeant George Henry Clifford
Born on 6 July 1893 in Liverpool, England - son of C.L. Clifford, Bedford, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Volunteer Corps, India, Church of England, height of 6 feet 0 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 June 1916 (number 261457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - later served with the 3rd CCD.
Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 8 June 1916 (number 261457) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - later served with the 3rd CCD.
Private Ernest Pretty Clifford
Born on 4 April 1886 or 1887 in Galetta, Ontario - husband of Emma Clifford, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as driver (1915) / labourer (1919), married for ten years (as of 1915), with a daughter aged eight and a son aged four, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410054) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 25 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1919.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410054) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 25 April 1918 - invalided to England on 29 April 1918 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1919.
Private John Ralph Clewes
Born on 28 January 1898 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Katherine Clewes, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669519) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Friday 9 November 2007
Private Fred Ernest Cleroux
Born on 15 January 1898 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Adeline Cleroux, Merricksville, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as spinner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 133 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 788557) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
Private Arthur C. Clermont
Born on 8 April 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of (late) Albert Clermont and Matilda Levesque (previously Clermont, nee Dubiens), Hull, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 July 1915 (number 410053) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 2 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1916 - died on 12 January 1917 of wounds received on 2 January 1917 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave XXI.B.17A), France.
Wednesday 7 November 2007
Private Aaron Bernard Cleary
Born on 30 May 1895 in Havana, North Dakota - son of Thomas and Laura A. Cleary, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan - recruitment records provide the following: present address in Quantock, Saskatchewan, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, height of 6 feet 4 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 31 January 1918 (number 256589) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - died of sickness in France on 24 January 1919 - buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.10), Belgium.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 31 January 1918 (number 256589) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - died of sickness in France on 24 January 1919 - buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery (grave I.A.10), Belgium.
Private George Edward Stanley Clay
Born on 12 July 1894 in England - husband of Catharine Clay, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as cook, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410052) - 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 16 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410052) - 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 16 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916.
Private Henry James Claxton
Born on 26 April 1893 in Holt, Norfolk, England - son of J.H. and Esther Claxton, Chantry, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as stable man (1915) / teamster (1917), single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410251) - 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 16 November 1916 - [Cdn War Museum docs state struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1916] - rejoined the military in Cornwall, Ontario, on 11 June 1917 (number 3055004).
Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410251) - 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 16 November 1916 - [Cdn War Museum docs state struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1916] - rejoined the military in Cornwall, Ontario, on 11 June 1917 (number 3055004).
Private Samuel Clark
Born on 28 September 1887 in Dudley, England - husband of Annie Clark, Lambton, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as wife, trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 775827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 775827) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917.
Private William Clarmont
Born on 9 February 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Mrs. Millie Clarmont, Vankleek Hill, 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 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 31 July 1915 (number 145004) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 31 July 1915 (number 145004) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 9 August 1918 - repatriated to Canada on 5 May 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.178)
Tuesday 6 November 2007
Lance-Corporal Midase Clermont
Born on 10 December 1893 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - husband of Irene Clermont, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Hawkesury, Ontario, on 17 November 1916 (number 633403) - transferred to the 207th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 13 October 1918.
Lance-Corporal Richard Inkermann Clarke
Born on 7 September 1889 in Gloucester, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke, Gloucester, England - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 775856) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 25 April 1917.
Private Herbert Clarke
Born on 6 February 1896 in Lancashire, England - son of John Clarke, Cornwall, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as weaver, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps in Cornwall, Ontario, on 22 May 1917 (number 2098896) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918.
Thursday 1 November 2007
Private Guy Handford Clarke
Born on 15 October 1892 in Eden, Bayham Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sarah Clarke, St. Thomas, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as mother, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist/Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 190158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 26 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave VI.A.13), Belgium.
Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 190158) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 26 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave VI.A.13), Belgium.
Sergeant George Arthur Clarke
Born on 21 February 1882 in London, England - husband of Mary Clarke, Shawville, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Scots (including South Africa, Queen's and King's Medals), Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 11.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey blue eyes, light hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410412) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 19 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.1), Belgium.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410412) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died on 19 November 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.D.1), Belgium.
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