Friday, 31 December 2010

Private John McLeod

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 February 1915 (number 410146) - 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)

Private Duncan McLeod

Born on 10 December 1889 in Roxborough Township, Ontario - son of Sarah McLeod, Avonmore, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Avonmore, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; blonde complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Finch, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 634109) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - died on 26 June 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.C.42), 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)

Private John Mitchell Adams

Born on 13 April 1899 in Brantford, Ontario - son of James and Margaret E. Adams - enlistment papers state present address as 162 Chatham St, Brantford, Ontario, trade as student, marital status single, never before a member of the militia, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, and a Presbyterian.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps on 16 April 1917 (number 514272) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 during the advance to the Drocourt-Queant Line when he was instantly killed by enemy shrapnel - his body was found between Moulin Damiens and the Sand Pit - buried in Dury Mill Cemetery (grave I.C.20), 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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records)

Thursday, 30 December 2010

Corporal George Amos Adams

Born on 1 April 1889 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - son of Amos and Catherine Adams (nee Storey), Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk, marital status single, served previously in the 4th Regiment Canadian Artillery, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair, and a Presbyterian.

Joined the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment on 3 February 1915 (number 552236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1918, taking shrapnel in the trenches in front of Valenciennes which fractured his skull - died of those wounds at No.1 Casualty Clearing Station on 30 October 1918 - originally buried in Emerchicout Churchyard, 5.5 miles west of Denain (row A, grave 15) - finally buried in Douai British Cemetery, France (grave G.16).

(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; Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, 1992-93/314, War Graves Registry: Circumstances of Death Records; "The Descendants of James Lewis Haydn and Christina Haus", www.islandregister.com/hayden1.html)

Private Arthur McLeod

Born on 27 July 1895 in St. Davids, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emily McLeod, St. Davids, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Davids, Ontario; trade as canner; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 850096) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 1 December 1918.

Died on 21 December 1924.

(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)

Wednesday, 29 December 2010

Sergeant Franklin Earl McLellan, MM

Born on 14 October 1893 in Oxford, Grenville County, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Franklin Earl McLellan, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as baker; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 18 March 1916 (number 639916) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 1 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

(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)

Acting-Corporal Thomas Polle McClelland

Born on 3 January 1892 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Mrs. J. McCluny[?], Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoeruster[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 135 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 May 1915 (number 410549) - 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 11 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 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)

Tuesday, 28 December 2010

Private Willard Gilmore McLellan

Born on 7 July 1894 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of the late A.D. and Hannabel McLellan, Vancouver, British Columbia - nickname "Mickey" - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium hair.

Attended Strathcona and Kitsilano Public Schools and King Edward High School - attended McGill College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts from 1913 to 1915.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411036) - sailed for England in May 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - wounded by machine gun fire on the Somme on 11 October 1915, losing his left eye - invalided to England - invalided to Canada in December 1915 and placed under medical treatment - discharged from the CEF in May 1916.

Attended the University of British Columbia in the faculty of Arts from 1917 to 1918 - was president-elect of the Arts Men's Undergraduate Society at UBC in 1918 - worked on a geodetic survey party at Claxton, British Columbia, when he drowned while swimming in the Skeena River on 18 June 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.90)

Monday, 27 December 2010

Private Evert Rea McLean, MM

Born on 27 January 1897 in Augusta Township, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jane McLean, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Protestant; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 April 1915 (number 410151) - 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 3 May 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For valuable service rendered in keeping lines repaired to advanced station during action of Apr. 9/17."

(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))

Sunday, 26 December 2010

Private Archibald McLean

Born on 27 December 1893 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Mary McLean, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Almonte, Ontario; trade as chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 December 1915 (number 133230) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 3 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)

Private Archibald McLean, MM

Born on 23 July 1897 in Dumburton, Scotland - son of Alexander McLean, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as checker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion runner 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))

Saturday, 25 December 2010

Private William Ed McLaughlin

Born on 17 May 1900 (entered 1899 on his attestation form) in Kingston, Ontario - son of James McLaughlin, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; no trade; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 November 1915 (number 145331) - sailed 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 - struck off strength to England as a minor on 19 January 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 4 April 1917.

(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.129)

Private John Lindsay McLaughlin

Born on 7 September 1892 in Saint John, New Brunswick - son of John McLaughlin, Saint John, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in North Gower, Ontario; trade as steelworker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 October 1915 - [then what] - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 246645) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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, 24 December 2010

Private John McLaughlin

Born on 2 May 1894 in London, England - guardian listed as William Nixon, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 640040) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 28 March 1918 - invalided to England on 16 April 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)

Private Edwin William McLaren

Born on 13 May 1895 in Chapleau, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. McLaren, Chapleau, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Chapleau, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 April 1916 (number 724250) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 17 August 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)

Thursday, 23 December 2010

Private Donald Dryden McLaren

Born on 20 December 1897 in Cape Rich, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie McLaren, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade chauffeur; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist or Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838143) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 30 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)

Lance-Corporal Ernest McKnight, MM

Born on 26 September 1888 in Carman, Manitoba - son of Thomas R. McKnight, Homewood, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: presented address in Wartime, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 29th Light Horse; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 11 July 1916 (number 261646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 April 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation around Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

(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))

Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Private David McKnight

Born on 10 May 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Janet McKnight, Metcalfe, Ontario - son of David and Pearl McKnight, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Metcalfe, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 633942) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXIX.A.14), Belgium

(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)

Private Lorne McKinnon

Born on 4 January 1889 in Pembroke, Ontario - husband of Olive McKinnon, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married (with one 4 year old child); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 January 1915 (number 410799) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Labour Pool on 14 June 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Divisional Employment Company, CEF, on 25 October 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)

Captain Harold Frederick Hill

Son of William H. and Mary H. Hill, Peterborough, Ontario - studied Arts at Queen's University, Kingston, from 1913 to 1914 - served with the Queen's University Canadian Officers' Training Corps.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 April 1915 (number A11133) - 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 29 October 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.A.2), France.

(My thanks to Tom Jolliffe for the additional image and textual material).

(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; e-mail correspondence with Tom Jolliffe)

Lieutenant Reginald Heber Manning Jolliffe

Born on 24 November 1893 in Campbellford, Ontario - son of the (Methodist) Reverend Thomas W. and (his second wife) Elvira A. (nee Manning) Jolliffe, Toronto, Ontario - educated at Cannington Public School, Bowmanville Public School and Bowmanville High School - educated at Victoria College, University of Toronto, from 1913 to 1914 - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; Methodist; currently a member of the 34th Ontario Regiment; height of 6 feet 2 inches; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 19th Battalion, CEF, in the fall of 1914 - served with the 19th Battalion for five months after being invalided for several weeks and discharged in mid-1915 as medically unfit having contracted "rheumatism" - spent several months in hospital - joined the 182nd Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Whitby, Ontario, on 23 January 1916 - served as Signal Officer with the 182nd Battalion - departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 26 September 1916 - arrived at Liverpool, England, on 5 October 1916 - posted to the Canadian Military School at Thorncliffe, England - sent to the RCR and PPCLI Depot at Seaford, England, on 23 December 1916 - later transferred to the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 6 or 9 March 1917 - proceeded towards the front on 23 March 1917 - spent a week with the 4th Entrenching Battalion, CEF - joined the 38th Battalion in the field on 2 April 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917, "...after he had passed the first German line and was
approaching the second trench", reportedly having "been wounded early in the morning and only was discovered late at night" - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.A.4), France.

(My thanks to the extensive collection of text, maps and imagery sent by Tom Jolliffe, Lieutenant Jolliffe's grand-nephew).

(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, University of Toronto Roll of Service, 1914-1918 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1921), p.75; e-mail correspondence with Tom Jolliffe; "The Fate of Lieut. R.H.M. Jolliffe in the Battle of Vimy Ridge", undated)

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

Private Chester Lloyd McKinnon

Born on 19 August 1891 in McDonald's Corners, Ontario - son of John McKinnon, McDonald's Corners, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410556) - 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 14 April 1917 - invalided to England on 25 April 1917.

(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 Frederick John McKinley

Born on 11 June 1892 in Kinmount, Ontario - son of Mrs. Louise McKinley, Kinmount, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Kinmount, Ontario; trade as teamster; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark red hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Kinmount, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 726043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 January 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)

Monday, 20 December 2010

Private Edward Dougal McKillop

Born on 20 October 1895 in West Lorne, Ontario - son of Mary McKillop, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in West Lorne, Ontario; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 190062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 4 December 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 Byron McKillican

Born on 1 January 1895 in Washington [unknown whether state or city], USA - nephew of DJ [?], Avonmore, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Avonmore, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 28 April 1916 (number 634091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 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)

Sunday, 19 December 2010

Private William Childs McKewn

Born on 10 June 1896 in London, England - brother of Richard McEwen, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in New Liskeard, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 648599) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Private Joseph McKernan

Born on 25 July 1888 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania - cousin of Miss Catherine McKernan, Johnstown, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as miner; single; no current military service; previously served in the American military (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 44 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 15 March 1916 (number 208195) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1917 - wounded on 3 September 1917 - invalided to England on 4 December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Ordnance Corps.

(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)

Saturday, 18 December 2010

Private John Alexander MacKenzie

Born on 6 June 1888 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of May Kathaleen MacKenzie, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as fitter in Grand Trunk Railway shops; married; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Rifles in Brockville; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, on 15 October 1915 (number 220053) - 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 6 October 1916 - wounded on 24 or 25 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 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)

Friday, 17 December 2010

Private Alick McKenzie

Born on 22 June 1889 in Laggan Cluny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - son of Louis McKenzie, Laggan Cluny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as stone cutter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 8 February 1918 (number 3056579) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 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)

Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) John Ewart McKee

Born on 21 March 1891 in Armstoun, Quebec - son of C. McKee, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 14 January 1915); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; gray eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410327) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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)

Thursday, 16 December 2010

Private Frederick Gilbert McKee

Born on 5 November 1891 in London, Ontario - son of Mrs. Clara McKee, Ingersoll, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ingersoll, Ontario; trade as finisher; single; no current military service; previously served with Grey's Horse in Niagara Falls, Ontario (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Ingersoll, Ontario, on 3 February 1916 (number 675461) - taken on the strength of the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 8 January 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 August 1918 - 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)

Private Albert McKee

Born on 17 January 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Doras McKee, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as painter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 (number 639971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 August or 1 September 1917 - invalided to England on 5 September 1917.

(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)

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Sergeant Wilmer John McKay

Born on 25 January 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - son of May McKay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sawer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410555) - 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 at duty on 26 May 1917 - wounded at duty on 26 June 1917 - wounded on 29 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion 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)

Private William James McKay

Born on 12 October 1884 in Ross Township, Ontario - son of Lina Anne McKay, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as barber; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 145 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 788548) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 13 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 August 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 March 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, 14 December 2010

Private William Alexander McKay

Born on 5 November 1896 in Kippen, Ontario - son of Eric McKay, Kippen, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kippen, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Hemsall, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 654396) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - died on 26 March 1917 of wounds received that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.G.33), 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)

Private Walter McKay

Born on 28 January 1895 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - next of kin listed as William McKay, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student single; no current military service; previously served with the University of Manitoba COTC; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.4 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 April 1915 (number 411110) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 30 September 1918 to 17 January 1919 - commissioned as a Lieutenant at some point.

(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)

Monday, 13 December 2010

Private Thomas McKay

Born on 16 June 1895 in Manchester, England - brother of William Albert McKay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as brother; trade as plumber's improver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 (number 724628) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 15 or 17 September 1917 - invalided to England on 22 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 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)

Lance-Corporal Gordon William McKay

Born on 1 January 1896 in Egmondville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alex McKay, Seaforth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seaforth, Ontario; trade as miller; single; no current military service; previously attended the military camp in Goderich of the 33rd Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; bluish-grey eyes; black hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 654070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 21 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - 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)

Sunday, 12 December 2010

Private Russell William McKaig

Born on 30 August 1895 in Wallaceburg, Ontario - son of William McKaig, Wallaceburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as motor mechanic; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with The Royal Canadian Regiment; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 33rd Battalion, CEF, on 2 March 1915 (number 401588) - taken on the strength of the 3rd Divisional Signal Company, CEF, on 21 January 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 10 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)

Saturday, 11 December 2010

Private Samuel Gamble McIvor

Born on 29 March 1882 in Peel County, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Jane McNeely, Londonderry, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775131) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 29 April 1917.

(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 Thomas George McIntyre

Born on 12 September 1881 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha McIntyre, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as teamster; single; no current military service; previously served with the 10th Royal Grenadiers (six years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 775887) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 23 July 1917.

(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, 10 December 2010

Private Roderick Alphonsis McIntyre

Born on 27 May 1896 in Dorchester, Middlesex, Ontario - son of Daniel McIntyre, RR #1 Dorchester, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in London, Ontario, on 20 November 1916 (number 513263) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Private Joseph Leonard McIntyre

Born on 28 March 1899 in Glencoe, Ontario - son of John L. McIntyre, Glencoe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Glencoe, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 135th Battalion, CEF, in Glencoe, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 803003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 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)

Thursday, 9 December 2010

Private Harry McIntyre

Born on 24 April 1900 (although entered 1898 on his attestation paper) in Killaloe, Ontario - next of kin listed as DRS, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as laborer; married; no current military service; previously served 4.5 months with the 130th Battalion, CEF; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 April 1916 (number 145858) - 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 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - invalided to England on 15 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 April 1917 - struck off strength to England as a minor on 25 July 1917 - later served with reserve units - discharged from the CEF in England on 11 August 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.129)

Private Francis Jerome McIntyre

Born on 26 July 1893 in Admaston, Ontario - husband of Clara F. McIntyre, Haley Station and North Bay, Ontario - son of James and Jane McIntyre, Admaston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; weight of 142 pounds; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 788524) - embarked for overseas at Halifax on 23 September 1916 - disembarked at Liverpool on 6 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 12th Battalion, CEF, in West Sandling on 6 October 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in West Sandling on 14 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in Le Havre on 15 November 1916 - left Le Havre to join the 38th in the field on 20 November 1916 - joined the 38th in the field on 21 November 1916 - sentenced to 10 days of Field Punishment No.1 on 21 December 1916 for "not complying with an order" issued on 19 December 1916 - wounded near Lens by shrapnel to the leg on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England and posted to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford on 2 July 1917 - admitted to the War Hospital at Huddersfield on 3 July 1917 - transferred to the Can. Com. Hospital in Monks Horton on 1 September 1917 - transferred to No.4 Canadian General Hospital in Basingstoke on 22 September 1917 - attached to the 3rd Canadian Command Depot in Seaford on 30 November 1917 - discharged to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford on 20 February 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Seaford on 4 April 1918 - left for and joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in the field on 7 April 1918 - left for the 38th Battalion in the field on 14 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion in the field on 20 April 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 when he took gunshot wounds to the hip, head and abdomen - taken to the No.22 Casualty Clearing Station but died of his wounds there the same day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, France (grave III.C.36).

Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 1918."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), digitized personnel file, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, box 6904-55; 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; 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))

Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Private Clarence William McIntyre

Born on 3 October 1895 in Peterborough, Ontario - son of Mrs. W.B. McIntyre, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as YMCA secretary; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 20 August 1915 (number 540061) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - later served with reserve units.

(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)

Sergeant Leonard Harold McIntosh

Born on 4 December 1896 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of William McIntosh, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 639529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - 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)

Tuesday, 7 December 2010

Private Gordon McIntosh

Born on 25 November 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Minnie McIntosh, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoe repairer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410835) - 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)

Private David Mearns McIntosh

Born on 29 August 1877 in Dundee, Scotland - brother of Mrs. W. Falconer, Frenchie, Fife, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as iron turner; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; hair turning grey.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410834) - 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.

Died on 24 October 1925.

(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)

Monday, 6 December 2010

Private William McInroy

Born on 13 November 1889 in Belleville, Ontario - son of James McInroy, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Belleville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 220255) - 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 6 June 1917 - killed in action on 27 March 1918 - buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.D.22), 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)

Sunday, 5 December 2010

Private Walter Victor McIlmoyle

Born on 21 July 1897 in Lakefield, Ontario - son of Mary McIlmoyle, Peterborough, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Presbyterian; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055251) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.4), 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)

Lance-Corporal Alfred Henry McHugh

Born on 18 November 1875 or 26 November 1877 in London, England - husband of Florence McHugh, Seona[?], Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in June 1915: trade as plasterer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Horse Artillery (five years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 66th Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 30 June 1915 (number 100109) - [released?] after six months' service - joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, on 31 May 1916 (number 261504) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 16 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 25 October 1917 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Army Employment Company, CEF, on 13 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 26 July 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)

Saturday, 4 December 2010

Sergeant Thomas F McHargue, MM

Born on 1 June 1883 in London, Kentucky - son of Mrs. L. McHargue, Corbin, Kentucky - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Winnipeg, Manitoba; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the United States Army (three years); Baptist; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 13 March 1916 (number 261024) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 October 1917 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. showed exceedingly efficient leadership while his personal courage and perseverance was an example to his entire Company."

(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))

Friday, 3 December 2010

Private William McGuire

Born on 5 March 1895 in Thorburn, Nova Scotia - brother of Mrs. John Ross, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single; Roman Catholic; trade as machinist; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 13 March 1918 (number 1263713) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 (could find no record in CWGC register).

(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)

Private Peter Leo McGuire

Born on 8 April 1897 in Alumette Island, Quebec - son of Isabella McGuire, Alumette Island, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 145 pounds; ruddy complexion; light hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 788832) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 3 September 1917.

(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)

Thursday, 2 December 2010

Private Matthew Ernest McGuire

Born on 19 April 1897 in Spencerville, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. M.M. McGuire, Spencerville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Ontario Agricultural College student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; medium-fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 411012) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

(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 Francis McGuire

Born on 16 July 1895 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Thomas C. McGuire, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Almonte, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 788842) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 March 1918 - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

(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)

Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Private John McGuire

Born on 29 March 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mildred Ethel McGuire, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 October 1916 (number 513149) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 28 November 1917 - wounded on 14 August 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)

Private James Alexander McGuire

Born on 12 June 1880 in New York City, New York - son of Dr. F.A. McGuire, New York City, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as accountant; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 May 1915 (number 411163) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned and promoted to Lieutenant - transferred to the imperial Army Tank Corps on 26 August 1917.

(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, 30 November 2010

Private James McGuire

Born on 26 October 1892 in North Gower, Ontario - cousin of Thomas J. McBride (or MacBride), Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1916 (number 639350) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.2), 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)

Monday, 29 November 2010

Lance-Sergeant John McGrogan, MM

Born on 1 March 1889 in Drayton, Ontario - son of James McGrogan, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Corporal Hugh McGrogan, MM, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as chauffeur; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 December 1915 (number 775137) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct while carrying out the duties of Company Runner during operation of Apr. 9/17."

(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))

Corporal Hugh McGrogan, MM

Born on 19 October 1894 in Drayton, Ontario - son of James McGrogan, Toronto, Ontario - brother of Lance-Sergeant John McGrogan, MM, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Elora, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775136) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 February 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 19 March 1918: "During raid on our trenches Mar. 16/17 this man conducted himself in a very cool, determined and courageous manner. A Boche fire[d] a revolver shot at close range which wounded Pte. McGrogan in the head but he rushed to the Boche and bayoneted him."

(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))

Sunday, 28 November 2010

Private Robert McGregor

Born on 23 October 1895 in Hartepool, England - brother of Francis Annie McGregor, York, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocer clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410370) - 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 3 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)

Private Benjamin Welland McGregor

Born on 3 July 1893 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Laura McGregor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410554) - 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 21 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 February 1917 - wounded at duty on 29 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 1 September 1917.

(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)

Saturday, 27 November 2010

Sergeant Henry Joseph McGreevy, MSM

Born on 27 May 1893 in St. Roumald, Quebec - son of Mrs. Josephine McGreevy, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Canadian Pacific Railway clerk; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles and Home Guard; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 410150) - 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 12 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 22 September 1918: "For continuous good service and devotion to duty, as Ord. Rm. Sgt."

(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 Frederick McGraw

Born in 1894 in Fifteen Point, Prince Edward Island - son of Isaac McGraw, Fifteen Point, Prince Edward Island - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prince Edward Island; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 8 August 1916 (number 640198) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 26 October 1917.

(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, 26 November 2010

Private Thomas John McGowan

Born on 20 November 1892 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Marilda McGowan, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 May 1915 (number 410553) - 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 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1916 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 21 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.2), 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)

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Sergeant Michael McGowan

Born on 26 March 1879 in Sligo, Ireland - husband of Mary E. McGowan, Sligo, Ireland - son of Peter and Mary Anne McGowan, Sligo, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grayish blue eyes; medium hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410552) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.8), 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)

Private George McGowan

Born on 13 June 1890 in Sydney, Ontario - son of Peter McGowan, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Trenton, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as stave jointer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 4020236) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 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)

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Private Cephas McGowan

Born on 16 February 1888 in Penevean, Ontario - son of George McGowan, Norwood, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Havelock, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 28 or 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 October 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)

Private Thomas McGovern

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 February 1915 (number 410149) - 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 - invalided to England on 9 July 1917.

(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, 23 November 2010

Private Hugh McGovern

Born on 7 August 1883 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary McGovern, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookbinder; single; no current military service; previously served with Princess Louise's Dragoon Guards (three years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the Remount Depot, CEF, on 13 April 1915 (number 49708) - transferred to No.1 Canadian Veterinary Hospital, CEF, on 7 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, CEF, on 10 April 1916 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1917 - struck off strength to England on 9 July 1917.

(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 Joseph McGonnell

Born on 17 January 1887 in Scotland - son of Margaret McGonnell, Granock, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Montreal, Quebec; trade as logger; single; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (in Scotland); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1917 (number 2160943) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in the field on 28 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 28 October 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)

Monday, 22 November 2010

Private Hugh Parnell McGonigal

Born on 22 February 1886 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jane McGonigal, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 26 August 1915 (number 788227) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 May 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)

Private Arthur McGinnis

Born on 27 December 1895 in Maberly, Ontario - son of George McGinnis, Maberly, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Maberly, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056279) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - 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)

Sunday, 21 November 2010

Private Dougall McGillvary

Born on 29 August 1881 in Finch Township, Ontario - brother of Annie Bell McGillvary, Moose Creek, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Moose Creek, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark grey hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Crysler, Ontario, on 28 April 1916 (number 634090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - killed in action on 1 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery (grave IV.B.8), 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)

Lance-Sergeant John McGillivray

Born on 29 December 1886 in Bridge of Allan, Scotland - husband of Francis E. McGillivray, Rockland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; married; currently a member of "F" Company, Governor General's Foot Guards (one year); previously served with the 4th Black Watch (three years) and the 6th Black Watch (three years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410369) - 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 5 June 1918 - later served as Company Sergeant-Major with District Depot No.2, Kingston, Ontario.

(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)

Saturday, 20 November 2010

Private George Wilson McGillivray

Born on 25 January 1889 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. G.V. McGillivray, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as telephone engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410975) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 or 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 George Stanley McGillivray

Born on 28 April 1891 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of William McGillivray, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single; Presbyterian; trade as bookkeeper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 February 1918 (number 3056420) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - 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)

Friday, 19 November 2010

Private Herbey McGillis

Born on 13 January 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Angus and Maude Cumming McGillis, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 410368) - 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 7 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 27 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 12 or 14 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 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)

Private John McGill

Born on 28 August 1891 in Scotland - son of Mrs. Annie B. McGill, Kirkendwightshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 5th King's Own Scottish Borderers; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410834) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 May 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)

Thursday, 18 November 2010

Private Alexander McGibbon

Born on 14 February 1898 in Hastings County, Ontario - son of Emma Nobbs, Turriff, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Turriff, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Bretheren (other denomination); height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Bancroft, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 637049) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 18 August 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)

Captain William Lachlan McGeary, MC

Born on 31 July 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Jesse Grace McNeary, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as mother; trade as student; 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 brown hair.

Joined the 4th Overseas University Company, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 October 1915 (number 475477) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 24 April 1916 - sent to England for Officers' Training Course on 12 December 1916 - commissioned and promoted to Lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 24 February 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 20 October 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding his platoon in an attack. Although wounded early in the day, he remained on duty throughout, keeping his platoon under control and setting a splendid example. He was responsible for the capture of a machine-gun and crew as well as for the repulse of a strong hostile counter-attack, in which he displayed the utmost gallantry and great presence of mind." - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He rendered most valuable services and showed most gallant leadership during the attack on La Coulotte and Avion Trench."

(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))