Sunday 28 February 2010

Private James Kenefick

Born on 25 December 1893 in Brentwood, Essex, England - friend of Edward Fallan, Bowesville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmhand; single; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410121) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - died by accidental drowning in Bermuda on 5 December 1915 - buried in Somerset Military Burial Ground (grave 17), Bermuda.

(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)

Saturday 27 February 2010

Lieutenant Goldwin Otter Kemp

Husband of E.J. Kemp, Ottawa, Ontario - son of A.E. and J.M. Kemp, Westboro, Ontario.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 10 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 10 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 November 1918 - died of his sickness on 31 July 1920 - buried in Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery (sec. 19 south-east part 154), Canada.

(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 Austin Kemp

Born on 26 September 1886 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kemp, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; dark (ruddy) complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410329) - 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)

Friday 26 February 2010

Private George Alexander Kelty, DCM

Born on 18 April 1885 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Mrs. Geo. A. Kelty, Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Mrs. James McLeod, Wigtonshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current military service; previously served with the Highland Light Infantry in Scotland (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Napanee, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410281) - 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 20 or 29 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - invalided to England on 6 November 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and initiative during an attack against an enemy strong point, materially assisting in the capture of the position, three machine guns and fifty prisoners." - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, they did valuable work in attacking with Capt. MacDowell a M.G. Post and capturing the crew."

(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 David Kelton

Born on 30 June 1894 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catherine Kelton, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith; single; no current or previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 April 1915 (number 410519) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - transferred to the Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 3 or 12 August 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.

(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 25 February 2010

Private Arthur Kelsall

Born on 14 February 1892 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England - next of kin listed as J.P. Kelsall, Wilmot, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the MacDonald College Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Non-Sectarian Christian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.3 inches fully expanded; medium complexion. blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410938) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 4 June 1916 - promoted to Lance-Corporal at some time with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

(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 Samuel James Kelly

Born on 28 June 1888 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Ellen Kelly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader (brakeman); married; currently a member of the Canadian Engineers; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 January 1915 (number 410326) - 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)

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Private Michael Kelly

Born on 10 June 1894 in Liverpool, England - no next of kin provided - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410388) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 27 or 28 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)

Acting-Corporal (Private) Joseph Patrick Kelly

Born on 12 September 1880 in Dublin, Ireland - frient of Miss Ledia Moodie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as class engineer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Engineers (eight years); height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 148 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410518) - 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 16 February 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 February 2010

Private John Kelly

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 15 May 1917 (number 2265542) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - died of those wounds on 18 October 1918 - buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery (grave VI.A.15), 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 Harry Alfonsus Kelley

Born on 3 March 1897 in Bangor, Maine - emigrated to Canada in 1907 - nephew of Michael J. O'Brien, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 6 February 1915 (number 410517) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1917 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, or the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, as a Sapper on 28 December 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)

Monday 22 February 2010

Corporal Alphonse Leo Richard Kelly

Born on 5 May 1897 in Pontiac County, Quebec - son of Philip M. Kelly, Alumette Island, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address on Alumette Island, Quebec; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 160 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 788841) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 20 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 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)

Private Alexander Anderson Kelly

Born on 31 March 1891 in Edinburgh, Scotland - husband of Mary Kelly, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as confectioner; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775103) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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 February 2010

Corporal Ross Elmer Kellar

Born on 4 October 1895 in Canada - son of Mrs. Isabella Kellar, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of No.5 Company, Army Service Corps; no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1915 (number 410120) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - later served with reserve units and promoted to Acting Lance-Sergeant.

(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 Thomas Kelly

Born on 3 November 1897 in Hull, Quebec - next of kin listed as Albert Kelly, Hull, Quebec - 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 5 inches; weight of 135 pounds; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410516) - served with the 38th Battalion during the period of its garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 and died of those wounds on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.29), 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)

Saturday 20 February 2010

Lance-Corporal Stanley George Keith

Born on 4 January 1889 in Bristol, England - son of Harriet Keith, Wester-Super-Mare, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; clear complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410325) - 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 23 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 February 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps as a Private.

(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 Wesley Keir

Born on 26 January 1894 in Martintown, Ontario - son of Mrs. S.E. Keir, Martintown, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Martintown, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as tinsmith; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3320199) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 8 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 19 February 2010

Private Franklin Mager Keffer

Born on 14 October 1893 in Hespeler, Ontario - next of kin listed as Wellington Keffer, Hespeler, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; medium complexion.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 18 March 1915 (number 411083) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), 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 Theodore Kenneth Keeting

Born on 27 June 1897 in Frankford, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Gertrude May Keeting, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as wife; married; Methodist; trade as machine operator; no current or previous military service; trade as 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; light brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 4 May 1918 (number 3058132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 23 November 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 18 February 2010

Private Gordon Finamore Keene

Born on 16 October 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Private Clarence Edmund Keene, 38th Battalion, CEF - son of Charles Keene, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith; single; currently a member of "D" Company, 12th York Rangers; no previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 or 13 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 October 1916 - died of wounds on 27 March 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave VII.G.14), 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 Clarence Edmund Keene

Born on 14 December 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Private Gordon Finamore Keene, 38th Battalion, CEF - son of Charles Keene, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410327) - 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 22 or 23 February 1917 - invalided to England on 25 April 1917.

Died on 8 December 1927.

(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 17 February 2010

Corporal Edmund Myers Keenan

Born on 17 February 1892 in Clark, South Dakota - son of Steven Keenan, Seattle, Washington - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Seattle, Washington; trade as lawyer; single; no current military service; previously served with the St. Vincent's Cadet Corps (two years) and the University of Washington Cadet Corps (two years); Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 1 inch; fresh complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Lethbridge, Alberta, on 3 June 1916 (number 228446) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 August 1917 - wounded on 4 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 25 October 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He showed indomitable pluck and grit by continuing to carry ammunition although severely wounded during the advance on La Coulotte June 26/17."

(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)

Private Walter Leslie Keen

Born on 15 May 1894 in [?], Ontario - son of Ellen Keen, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shipping clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 71st Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 24 September 1915 (number 126717) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 29 November 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 16 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 16 February 2010

Private Samuel Wesley Keeler

Born on 14 May 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Eliza Keeler, Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Keeler, Bristol, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; married; no current military service; previously served with The Royal Canadian Regiment (ten months); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; grey eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 (number 410459) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died of sickness in England on 4 December 1916 - buried in Liverpool (Kirkdale) Cemetery (grave VII.N.C.1227), England.

(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)

Captain Eric Oscar Keeler, MC

Born on 6 January 1894 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Ida Keeler, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Belleville, Ontario; trade as post office clerk; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 15th Regiment (two years); no previous military service.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 5 October 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in command of a company during the operations against the Drocourt-Queant line near Dury between September 1st and 3rd, 1918. Seeing large bodies of the enemy approaching his outpost positions, he organized a successful offensive against them, killing several, capturing two machine guns and one prisoner, and giving new identification. Next day he led his company with great dash, and having taken his first objective he immediately reorganized it and pushed forward to the final objective in time to reinforce the company in advance. After all senior officers with the companies had become casualties, he took hold of the situation and showed great ability to command." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry and devotion to duty, while O.C. "B" Coy, 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))

Monday 15 February 2010

Private Ernest Frank Keech

Born on 21 August 1897 in Bedford, England - son of Alice Keech, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775640) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 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 William Moses Kedey

Born on 4 October 1890 in Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - next of kin listed as Herman and Annie Kedey, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the Ontario Agricultural College Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411017) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 17 or 20 July 1916 - died of wounds in England on 3 September 1916 - buried in Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery (grave 33487), England.

(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 14 February 2010

Lance-Corporal William Cornelius Kearney, MM

Born on 18 December 1886 in Dalhousie, New Brunswick - husband of Mrs. W. Kearney, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as conductor; married; no current or previous military experience; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 October 1916 (number 246720) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - 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 during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private John Thomas Kay

Born on 14 October 1881 in Lancashire, England - husband of Annie Kay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military experience; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 669641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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 Harold Magee

Born on 13 June 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Annie Magee, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 220375) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 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)

Saturday 13 February 2010

Private James Kanelakos

Born on 2 January 1884 in Laffeney, Greece - brother of Peter Kanelakos, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as merchant; married; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; green eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410792) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 or 4 May 1917 - wounded on 6 November 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 Fabien Juteau

Born on 6 January 1892 in St. Therese, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. Ellen Daniels, Laval, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stone cutter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 August 1915 (number 144529) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1916 - invalided to England on 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 May 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)

Friday 12 February 2010

Private George Ernest Judge

Born in December 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as the Reverend E.P. Judge, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineering student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.1 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 15 March 1915 (number 410971) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 2 June 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 Osborne Juby

Born on 4 June 1895 in Castleford, Ontario - son of Mrs. W. Juby, Sr., Castleford, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Castleford, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320201) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 29 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)

Thursday 11 February 2010

Private William Henry Joyce

Born on 8 February 1891 in Quebec City, Quebec - next of kin listed as William John and the late Emile Elenore Bentley Joyce, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shipper; single; currently a member of the 3rd Victoria Rifles; no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9.1 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 February 1915 (number 410924) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), 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)

Corporal Clifford Vincent Joyce

Born on 7 September 1898 in Mount Pleasant, Ontario - son of Mrs. M.E. Joyce, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; previous served with the Brantford Collegiate Institute cadets (4.5 years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 270220) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 22 April 1918 - invalided to England on 18 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)

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Private Harry Joy

Born on 18 March 1889 in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England - husband of Florence P. Joy, Toronto, Ontario - son of James and Emma Joy, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 4th West Riding Regiment; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 2nd Railway Supply Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 December 1914 (number 1222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 28 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.1), 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 Nathan Thomas Jowsey

Born on 1 September 1878 in Aylmer, Quebec - husband of Bertha A. Jowsey, Dunrobin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Hamburg, Ontario; trade as locomotive fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 11 July 1916 (number 1036590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 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 9 February 2010

Private Maurice Llewellin Joslin

Born on 8 August 1893 in London, England - son of William Joslin, Hallgarth, Saskatchewan - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hallgarth, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as farmer; no current military service; previously served with the Manitoba Rangers (one year); height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 15 January 1918 (number 257178) - 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 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 Gregoire Joseph

Born on 5 August 1891 in Bonaventure, Ontario - son of Maxime Joseph, Bonaventure, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1917: present address in Bonaventure, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 December 1917 (number 4020087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 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)

Monday 8 February 2010

Private William Jordan

Born on 17 September 1891 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 5 March 1918 (number 3057127) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 December 1918.

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

Private Malcolm Dennis Jordan

Born on 14 September 1895 in Debuga, India - next of kin listed as Mrs. Jordan, Hazanibagh, East India Railway, India - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as agricultural student; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the English public school Officers' Training Corps in Dover (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411001) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 5 June 1916 - promoted to Acting Sergeant - discharged from the CEF with phlebitis in the left leg - joined the [???] in Ottawa, Ontario, 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)

Sunday 7 February 2010

Private Joseph Jordan

Born on 16 March 1884 in Osgoode, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Jordan, Osgoode, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 4025050) - 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)

Private Walter Melville Jones

Born on 17 February 1894 in London, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mary Francis Jones, London, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student at the Ontario Agricultural College; single; currently a member of the Guelph Canadian Officers' Training Corps; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411032) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - transferred to 4th Battalion, CEF, on 8 July 1916 - wounded on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 8 or 9 October 1916 - at some point was commissioned as a lieutenant.

(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 6 February 2010

Private Thomas Corbett Jones

Born on 1 October 1897 in Salford, Lancashire, England - half-brother of Charles W. Corbett, Berlin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rubbert worker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 32.25 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Berlin, Ontario, on 29 October 1915 (number 751069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF.

(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 Percy Grant Jones

Born on 9 July 1897 in Markham, Ontario - son of Jessie Jones, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Officers' Training Corps (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 541182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 or 12 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, in England on 22 September 1916 - later promoted to Acting-Sergeant.

(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 5 February 2010

Major Lorne Fauntleroy Jones

Born on 30 July 1887 in West Lorne, Ontario - son of Mrs. P.W. Jones, Chesley, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: single; previously served with the 1st Hussars (three years as a private and hospital sergeant); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 18 December 1915 - taken on the strength of No.1 General Hospital, CEF, on 9 May 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as medical officer from 22 May to 19 June 1917.

Awarded the Order of the British Empire.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

(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 Jones

Born on 25 February 1898 in Belleville, Ontario - son of Thomas B. Jones, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 636742) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 27 November 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 4 February 2010

Private Hubert Murray Jones

Born on 23 December 1897 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mary Jones, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; light hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410515) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF.

(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 Henry Alexander Jones

Born on 17 June 1894 in Pakenham, Ontario - husband of Mrs. H. Jones, Arnprior, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as weaver; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 15 January 1916 (number 787648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 22 November 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 3 February 2010

Sergeant Harry George Jones

Born on 26 June 1886 in Orillia, Ontario - husband of Edna Florence Jones, Toronto, Ontario - son of Robert and Rose Jones, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as insurance agent; married; no current military service; previously served with the 35th Regiment; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775097) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), 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 Frederick John Jones

Born on 11 August 1892 in Cardiff, Wales - friend of Miss Winnifred Prientman, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410794) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda -landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 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)

Tuesday 2 February 2010

Private Frank Jones

Born on 1 March 1895 in Walkden, Lancashire, England - son of Frank Jones, Pincher Creek, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pincher Creek, Alberta; trade as book [keeper?]; single; no current military service; previously served with the 8th Manchester Regiment (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 January 1916 (number 725180) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 3 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 April 1917 - wounded on 2 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 September 1917 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 11 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 Elwood James Jones

(aka Edgar Harold Jones)

Born on 6 June 1896 in Hamilton, Ontario - son of Frank and Isabelle Jones, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobalt, Ontario; trade as machinist; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in New Liskeard, Ontario, on 16 March 1916 (number 649453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), 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)

Monday 1 February 2010

Private David Jones

Born on 4 March 1882 in Liverpool, England - husband of Ruby Margaret Jones, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; dark grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 775877) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 14 February 1917 - invalided to England on 18 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 4 or 11 May 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 July 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)

Private Charles Stewart Jones, MM

Born on 13 February 1890 in Marmora, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Jones, Marmora, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teacher; single; no current military service; previously served with the 49th Regiment (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 14 July 1915 (number 410514) - 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 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 21 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "He performed valuable work and showed great dash and courage in rushing an enemy machine gun emplacement."

(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))