Private Percival Ewart Chapman Ecob

Born on 24 June 1890 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England - son of Reverend J.T. Ecob, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 3 April 1915 (number 411086) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 September 1916.

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

Private John Eastman

Born on 24 December 1888 in Midlothin, Scotland - brother of David Eastman, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 640002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

Private Clifford John Eastman

Born on 7 February 1897 (Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives his age at death as 16 years, would mean this should read 1901) in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Carmy G. and Ellen H. Eastman, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 725093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.J.14), France.

Lieutenant Archibald James Easterbrook

Born on 12 March 1882 in St. John's, Newfoundland - next of kin listed as Mrs. Ina Easterbrook, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as accountant, married, currently a member of the militia (for three years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 24 October 1914 - taken on the strength of the PPCLI in France on 23 February 1915 - wounded on 8 or 21 May 1915 - invalided to England on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 28 April 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Private Vincent John East

Born on 30 October 1895 in Kirton-in-Lindsay, England - son of John Thomas East, Peterborough, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 8 January 1915 (number 410489) - 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 - died of his wounded on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.31), France.

Private William George Eagle

Born on 26 June 1889 in Woolwich, Kent, England - husband of Bridget Eagle, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775055) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later promoted to acting-corporal and served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.

Private John William Eadie

Born on 17 November 1895 in Treherne, Saskatchewan - son of Robert D. Eadie, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 8 January 1918 (number 256887) - 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 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 19 October 1918 - buried in Cambridge City Cemetery (grave C.3565), England.

Private William Henry Eade

Born on 2 September 1882 in Belevedere, Kent, England - husband of Evelyn Eade, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as rubber worker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775801) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 July 1917.

Private Robert Bruce Dyer

Born on 18 May 1891 in Queensboro, Ontario - son of Miles E. Dyer, Queensboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as conductor, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 775046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.

Private James Dwyer

Born on 17 May 1892 in Liverpool, England - son of Mrs. James Dwyer, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mount St. Patrick, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 130 pounds, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 788596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - died on 26 May 1917 of wounds received that day.

Corporal Herbert Leo Dwyer, MSM

Born on 15 July 1889 in Barrie, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alex Johns, North Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Barrie, Ontario, trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 November 1915 (number 177974) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached or transferred to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 5 September 1918.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation had no text.

Sergeant Cuthbert Joseph Dutton, MM

Born on 31 March 1896 in Brockley, London, England - son of Joseph Dutton, Brockley, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as railway employee, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190048) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - sent to England for the Officers' Training Course on 27 or 30 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private Lawrence William Duscet

Born on 24 March 1891 in Canada - next of kin listed as Mrs. Elizabeth Duscet, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, single, currently serving with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 25 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410086) - 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 3 or 30 July 1918 - invalided to England on 10 August 1918.

Private George Durrant

Born on 21 January 1898 in Brighton, England - son of William and Mary Ann Durrant, Oakville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Oakville, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, in Oakville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 663229) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.19), France.

Private John Durose

Born on 18 July 1883 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - husband of Annie Durose, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer, married, no current military service, previously served in the Scots Guards for two years and ten months, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410733) - 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 26 January 1919.

Private Moses Durocher

Born on 20 August 1880 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Bernard Lawrence Durocher, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as cabinet maker, widower, currently a member of the St. Lawrence Canal Patrol, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, weight of 138 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 October 1916 (number 1042232) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 6 October 1918.

Private Adelard Duquette

Born on 20 June 1888 or 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Laura Duquette, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in March 1916: present address same as wife, trade as electrician, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet, 4 inches, chest of 30 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 224th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 297400) - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 April 1916 (number 246494) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 August 1918.

Private Treffley Stephen Dupras

Born on 1 or 26 March 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Peter Lilly Dupras, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as workman, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment (one year), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, currently a member of the St. Lawrence Canals' Patrol, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410732) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 8 June 1916 - joined the 75th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, in Cornwall, Ontario, as a driver on 23 July 1916 (number 345838) - taken on the strength of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery on 26 June 1917.

Lieutenant Wilson Ellis Dunton

Born on 18 December 1915 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. R.A. Dunton, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently serving with the McGill Canadian Officer Training Corps, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 29 May 1915.

Private Samuel Dunster

Born on 8 December 1884 in Chard, Somerset, England - son of Susan Dunster, Chard, Somerset, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address RR#4 Mallorytown, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639318) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Sergeant Thomas Edward Dunsmore

Born on 12 November 1886 in Stratford, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. E. Klophel, Stratford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk and stenographer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410085) - 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 23 September 1918.

Died on 24 August 1924.

Private Harry William Dunsky

Born on 12 July 1895 in London, England - friend of Mrs. Jeremiah Ryan, RR #5 Westport, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410083) - 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 31 October or 4 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 April 1917 - wounded on 1 July 1917 - invalided to England on 8 July 1917.

Private James Dunnet

Born on 18 August 1889 in Caithness, Scotland - son of Mrs. D. Dunnet, East Mey, Thurso, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in RR #3 Jarvis, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Norfolk Rifles, previously served four years with the Royal Garrison Artillery, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Simcoe, Ontario, on 10 February 1917 (number 270634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.17), France.

Private Sylvester Dunn

Born on 13 April 1883 in Sombra, Ontario - husband of Alice Dunn, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as clerk, married with five children, no current military service, previously served four years with the 25th Regiment, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 190098) - transferred to the 4th Pioneer Battalion, CEF, on 15 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 November 1917.

Private John James Dunlop

Born on 1 April 1892 in Williamstown, Ontario - next of kin listed as Alex Dunlop, Williamstown, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served as a Colour Sergeant in the Queen's University COTC, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411119) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.