Friday 31 July 2009

Private John McNeil Hamilton

Born on 4 December 1889 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Jean Hamilton, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410298) - 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 to the CCSC on 7 December 1917.

Private John Buttle Hamilton

Born on 15 January 1895 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Jemima Hamilton, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, single, Presbyterian, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055402) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

Thursday 30 July 2009

Private James Alexander Hamilton

Born on 23 January 1894 in Londonderry, Ireland - next of kin listed as Ellen Hamilton, Londonderry, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410604) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 30 or 31 December 1915.

Private Harry Hamilton

Born on 27 October 1898 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Joseph Hamilton, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 5 January 1917 (number 1042682) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 January 1918.

Wednesday 29 July 2009

Private Geoffrey Hubert Hamilton

Born on 10 July 1889 in Southampton, England - next of kin lists as Mrs. R.E. Hamilton, Southampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist or Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 7.4 inches, chest of 35.2 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number A10903) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Imperial Army on 19 August 1915 in order to be commissioned.

Private David Velney Hamilton

Born on 9 June 1895 in Emerson, Manitoba - friend of Mrs. Martha Rivers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, under alias "Clarence Wilson", in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 December 1914 (number 410229) - 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 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 September 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)

Tuesday 28 July 2009

Corporal David Orval Hamilton

Born on 9 September 1895 in Bromby Township, Ontario - son of Samuel and Margaret Jane Hamilton, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greyish blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 9 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410297) - 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 17 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1918 - wounded and died of his wounds on 30 September 1918 - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.B.44), France.

Private Benjamin Hamilton

Born on 8 August 1896 in Prospect, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Hamilton, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as farming, no current or previous military experience, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 January 1918 (number 3055401) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - wounded on 23 October 1918 - invalided to England on 26 October 1918.

Monday 27 July 2009

Private Joseph Hamer

Born on 8 October 1897 in Manchester, England - nephew of Mrs. Joseph Chiner, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 1.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 636524) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - marked as bugler - wounded on 13 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 28 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1918 - wounded on 8 August 1918 - invalided to England on 24 August 1918.

Private Bernard Sylvester Hamelin

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 March 1915 (number 410518) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 April 1916 - wounded on 4 June 1916.

Sunday 26 July 2009

Lieutenant Walter Tyrell Halton

Born on 24 April 1879 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England - next of kin listed as Henry Halton, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as civil servant, married, currently a member of the [?] Body Guard, previously served with the [?] Mounted Rifles and No. 5 Canadian Army Service Corps, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Valcartier, Quebec, on 22 September 1914 (number 30485) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 10 December 1916 - attended the Trench Mortar Course, 4th Canadian Divisional School, on 8 January 1917 - wounded on 4 February 1917 - invalided to England on 14 February 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, CEF, on 22 or 26 May 1917 - wounded on 16 or 18 August 1917.

Private Benjamin Halliwell

Born on 19 October 1896 Leeds, England brother of Mrs. Sam Knox, Carp, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carp, Ontario, trade as clerk, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 8 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410755) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 December 1915 - joined the 148th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 24 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 24th Battalion, CEF, on 29 November 1916.

Saturday 25 July 2009

Private Samuel Dean Halliday

Born on 26 May 1895 in Chalk River, Ontario - husband of Victoria Dean Halliday, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moore Lake, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 6 feet 2 inches, weight of 170 pounds, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 788885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 8 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - wounded on 13 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 30 October 1918.

Friday 24 July 2009

Acting-Corporal William James Hall

Born on 28 December 1882 in Leamington, England - husband of Phyllis Hall, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 410309) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 1917.

Possibly joined the Royal Canadian Engineers after the First World War.

Lieutenant Robert Henry Hall

Born on 12 August 1886 in Reading, England - husband of Margaret Melville Hall, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sudbury, Ontario, trade as accountant, Presbyterian, currently a member of the 97th Algonquin Rifles, previously served with #5 Canadian Army Service Corps (ten years).

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Sudbury, Ontario, as a lieutenant on 15 February 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - seconded to Trench Mortar Batteries from 19 January 1917 to 16 September 1918 - wounded on 5 May 1917 - promoted to acting-captain from 27 March to 2 October 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918.

Wednesday 22 July 2009

Private Sidney Charles Hall

Born on 15 December 1892 in London, England - son of John Hall, Itteringham, Norfolk, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, single, Church of England, trade as blacksmith, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 12 January 1918 (number 257093) - 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 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 1 October 1918 - died of sickness in England on 12 February 1919 - buried in Bramshott (St. Mary) Churchyard (grave III.D.17), England.

Tuesday 21 July 2009

Captain Norman McLeod Halkett, MC

Born on 12 September 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James Brooke Halkett, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Shawville, Quebec, trade as physician, Church of England, currently a member of the Army Medical Corps, previously served with the Ottawa Collegiate Institute cadets (one year).

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as its medical officer on 31 August 1915 - departed Canada for the United Kingdom with the 77th Battalion on 19 June 1916 - transferred and attached to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 25 February 1917 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as its medical officer on 17 August 1917 - ceased attachment and transferred to the 3rd General Hospital and the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 27 November 1918 - returned to Canada on 13 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against the Drocourt-Queant line near Dury between 1st/3rd September, 1918. Near Vis-en-Artois, the area in which the regimental aid post was located, was persistently searched by enemy artillery, causing many casualties. He attended to the wounded in the open, in spite of heavy shelling. Later, the regimental aid post was established in an open trench, and he again carried on under severe shell fire with untiring energy and utter disregard for his own personal safety." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant services in dressing the wounded during Scarpe Operation Sept. 1st and 2nd, 1918."

During the early postwar years continued to serve with the permanent Canadian Army Medical Corps, being stationed in St. Jean, Quebec, in 1926.

(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, pp.46-47)

Private Alexander Allen Halkett

Born on 14 November 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of J.B. and Isabell Halkett, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (one year), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145327) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave F.5), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.105; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.67)

Monday 20 July 2009

Private Bernard Cedric Hale

Born on 28 February 1892 in London, England - son of Bernard C. Hale, Kingston-on-the-Thames, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 28 March 1918 (number 3057574) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 June 1919.

Private Norman George Hailswood

Born on 3 July 1897 in Preston, England - next of kin listed as Miss Cathleen Elizabeth Bradshaw, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as mechanic, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario on 19 May 1916 (number 246320) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - invalided sick to England on 11 October 1918.

Sunday 19 July 2009

Private John Herbert Hailstone, MM

Born on 9 November 1892 in London, England - son of Emily Hailston, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, weight of 134 pounds, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 (number 410503) - 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.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation unknown date (announced 14 May 1919): "For gallantry during operation near Bourlon Wood."

Private Ernest Charles Haggis

Born on 21 March 1891 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emily Haggis, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookbinder, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark and rather thin hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number A11471) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410295) - 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 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916.

Saturday 18 July 2009

Acting-Corporal Walter James Hagar

Born on 8 July 1883 in Ramsgate, England - husband of Rose Hagar, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410294) - 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 to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 April 1918.

Private George Herbert Haddon

Born on 1 June 1892 in Northampton, England - son of Mary Haddon, Northampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brampton, Ontario, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Brampton, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 775496) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917.

Friday 17 July 2009

Private James Haddo

Born on 13 August 1876 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Angus McKenzie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410360) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 December 1915.

Private Charles William Haddleton

Born on 23 September 1877 or 1878 in Birmingham, England - husband of Mary Jane Haddleton, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as brass moulder, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 December 1914 (number 410069) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 28 April 1916 - [left the CEF] - later served with Section "B" of the Corps of Military Staff Clerks - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 July 1919.

Thursday 16 July 2009

Private Emeric Francis Cornell Gyselinck

Born on 12 December 1872 in Belgium - husband of Emma Gyselinck, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as chef, married, no current military service, previously served with the "Belgium Regiment" (four years), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 January 1915 (number 410502) - 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 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, on 8 November 1917.

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Private Robert Elsmer Gwynne

Born on 23 November 1896 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.E. Gwynne, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 639316) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 July 1917 [or] struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 14 November 1917.

Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant William Bert Gutteridge

Born on 26 July 1874 in Bartenleclay Beds, England - husband of Margaret Gutteridge, Hamilton, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, married, no current military service, previously served with the Bedfords Regiment (five years, one month) and the West India Regiment (twelve years, one month), Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, iron grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 23 October 1915 (number 410967) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided to England injured accidentally on 14 May 1918.

Tuesday 14 July 2009

Lieutenant Donald Guthrie

Born on 22 October 1895 in Walkerton, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jean Guthrie, Wakefield, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 January 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917 - later served as a captain with reserve units.

Private Hector Fraser Gunn

Born on 18 May 1891 in Wick, Scotland - son of Mr. J.S. Gunn, Caithness, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as banker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 145620) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF in England on 25 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the Imperial Army on 25 April 1917 in order to be commissioned.

(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.105)

Monday 13 July 2009

Private William George Gulley

Born on 2 June 1886 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gulley, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 1263819 [also A10759]) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 or 26 September 1916 - wounded on 5 or 6 November 1917.

Private Joseph Guindon

Born on 6 July 1889 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jean Louis Marrian, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother, single, Roman Catholic, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3055929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 30 September or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.

Sunday 12 July 2009

Corporal Edward John Guilboard

Born on 18 March 1893 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Mary Ann Guilboard, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor, single, no current military service, previously served with the 59th Regiment (one year), Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, sandy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410696) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 or 10 September 1916.

Saturday 11 July 2009

Private Joseph Guilbeault

Born on 17 March 1888 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Guilbeault, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, single, Roman Catholic, trade as labourer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1918 (number 4025076) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.8), France.

Private John Gruntz

Born on 5 November 1894 in Quadville, Ontario - son of Mrs. William Gruntz, Quadville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quadville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a lance-corporal in Renfrew, Ontario, on 5 August 1916 (number 1042069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a private on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 12 October 1918.

Friday 10 July 2009

Private James Grundy

Born on 18 June 1883 in Manchester, England - husband of Lovella or Luella] A. Grundy, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as engineer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 12 October 1916 (number 640238) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.12), France.

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

Private William Thomas Grozell

Born on 16 February 1897 in Norland, Ontario - son of William Grozell, Norland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Norland, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.

Thursday 9 July 2009

Private Henry Groves

Born on 15 December 1896 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Parker, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 219743) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 23 June 1918.

Acting-Corporal Ralph Grover (aka Groner)

Born on 14 March 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as B. Groner - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller, single, no current military service, previously served with the Westmount Rifles, Non-Sectarian, height of 5 feet 6.7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

Wednesday 8 July 2009

Private Arthur Groulx

Born on 7 March 1873 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Arthur Groulx, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook, married, but separated from his wife, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 August 1915 (number 144189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 February 1916.

Private Herbert Victor Gross

Born on 1 March 1890 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Gladys Gross, Lindsay, Ontario - son of Bertha Gross, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as marble worker, married, currently a member of the 10th Field Ambulance (3.5 years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 401754) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 August 1916 - later joined the 20th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 28 August 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Tuesday 7 July 2009

Private Albert Edward Grison

Born on 25 March 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. André Grison, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (three months), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, dark eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 May 1915 (number 410753) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 15 May 1918.

Private Judge Grimm

Born on 24 March 1886 in Virginia, USA - son of Nellie Grimm, Newruna, Virginia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 6 feet 0 inches, rather dark complexion, black eyes, black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 9 August 1916 (number 640206) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Labour Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 21 November 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 17 December 1917 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 5 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918.

Monday 6 July 2009

Private John Norman Griffiths

Born on 4 December 1898 in Bristol, England - son of Alfred J. and Anne Griffiths, Medicine Hat, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on 4 May 1916 (number 228307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXV.B.16), Belgium.

Sunday 5 July 2009

Private Arthur Maynard James Griffiths

Born on 14 April 1879 in Abergavenny, Wales - husband of Ethel Gustavus, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as mechanical engineer, married, currently a member of the 51st Soo Rifles in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, previously served with the Canadian South African Contingent (1901) and as an artificer in the Royal Navy (1903 to 1905), Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 24th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 December 1914 - struck off the strength of the 24th Battalion on 31 January 1915 - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1915 (number 411161) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

Private James Walter Griffin

Born on 15 January 1873 in Uxbridge, London, England - husband of Eliza Griffin, Cummings Bridge, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married (with three children, ages 10, 7 and 5), no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410291) - 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 5 February 1918.

Saturday 4 July 2009

Sergeant Frederick Alfred Griffin

Born on 4 July 1886 in Sussex, England - brother of Mrs. Frank Richards, Portsmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served as a stoker with the Royal Navy (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410497) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 16 September 1916.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Private Thomas Grice

Born on 7 November 1898 in Wakefield, York, England - son of Mary Sophia Grice (widow), Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 120th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 757816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 15 September 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)

Friday 3 July 2009

Private James Andrew Grice

Born on 18 July 1892 in Algonquin, Ontario - son of William Grice, Algonquin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, sandy complexion, grey-blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410726) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 October 1915.

Private George James Grice

Born on 1 March 1874 in Gananoque, Ontario - husband of Edith Grice, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, married with five children (girls 14 years, 12 years, and 3 months, boys 11 years and 7 years), no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown and thin hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410501) - 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 6th Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917.

Thursday 2 July 2009

Private Mik Grenock

Born in 1894 in Grodno, Russia - son of Gregor Prokopovitch Greenchuck, Kozina, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410290) - 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 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917.

Unit recommendation for a Russian decoration dated 20 September 1917: "Recommended for a Russian Decoration for consistent good work, particularly on Nov. 18/16, Apr. 9/17 and June 25th to July 1st 1917." - no award made.

Private Herbert Grellier

Born on 8 September 1888 in London, England - son of Alfred Grellier, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, trade as poultry farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 10 August 1916 (number 850885) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

Wednesday 1 July 2009

Private Archibald Campbell Greig

Born on 29 June 1875 in Almonte, Ontario - son of James F. Greig, Almonte, Ontario - brother of Miss Bell Greig, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, single, no current military service, previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410289) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 21 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Thelus Cemetery (grave V.E.9), France.

Private William Ewart Gregson

Born on 7 September 1893 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - next of kin listed as William Gregson, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as medical student, single, currently a member of the McGill University COTC, previously served as a signaller, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410973) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to Canadian Corps Headquarters Signal Company on 9 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on 23 June 1917.