Wednesday 30 April 2008

Corporal Douglas MacKenzie Davidson

Born on 30 April 1897 in Woodstock, Ontario - next of kin listed as Donald Davidson, Woodstock, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 727208) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 March 1918.

Private Bertram Ogilvie Davidson

Born on 7 May 1892 in Belleville, Ontario - son of James Davidson in Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Belleville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as machinist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 January 1918 (number 4020774) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strenth of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private André David

Born on 7 May 1893 in Bois Franc, Quebec - son of Mrs. L. David, Bois Franc, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium/dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1918 (number 3320898) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 4 November 1918 - invalided to England on 7 November 1918.

Private Edwin Emmanuel Davey

Born on 19 June 1896 in Devonshire, England - son of Mrs. Eliza Davey, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served in the Territorials for two years, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775052) - taken on the strength of the 38h Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 or 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 22 April 1917.

Private Henry Davenport

Born on 26 August 1888 in Manchester, England - son of William Davenport, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410722) - 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 27 November 1916 - [either] later served with reserve units [or was] wounded on 10 April 1917.

Private Edward Albert Davely

Born on 15 April 1891 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Phillip Davely, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 26 January 1915, previously served three years with the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and one year with the Army Medical Corps, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410949) - 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 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 April 1919.

Private Frederick Darbyshire

Born on 10 March 1889 in Carmarthen, South Wales - brother of Mrs. [?] Theriau in Sturgis, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Sturgis, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farm labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, red hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1918 (number 256743) - 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 5 May 1919.

Monday 7 April 2008

Corporal Willard Crossley Hunter Daniels

Born on 26 April 1894 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Franklin C. and Marg Daniels, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Ben F. Daniels, Schreiber, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as accountant, single, currently a company sergeant-major in the Canadian Army Service Corps, no previous military experience, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 February 1917 (number 2003623) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.17), France.

Thursday 3 April 2008

Private Stanley Daniells

Born on 11 July 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as William J. Daniells, Tottenham, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 23 April 1915), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 May 1915 (number 410072) - 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 16 June 1919.

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

Corporal Lawrence Michael Daniels

Born on 23 April 1894 in Brockville, Ontario - son of William and Margaret Daniels, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as polisher, single, currently serving in the 41st Regiment (since 15 January 1915), previously served for one year in the 41st Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light-brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410482) - 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 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.

Corporal Stephen Dalton

Born on 28 November 1890 in London, England - friend of Miss Mary Curtis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (for one year), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410257) - 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 8 June 1918.

Appears to have been an employee of the Royal North-West Mounted Police in Ottawa after the war.

Lance-Corporal James Dalton

Born on 21 December 1888 in Scotland - brother of Mrs. Janet MacCregor, Jasper, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 42nd Regiment (since 24 February 1915), no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 March 1915 (number 410735) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

Private Arthur Dalton

Born on 3 February 1891 in McAlmd[?], Alberta - son of Mark David Dalton, Anaconda, Montana - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, currently a member of the 41st Regiment (since 18 January 1915), previously served three years in the United States Army, height of 5 feet 0 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410960) - 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 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 August 1917.