Friday 30 April 2010

Sergeant Horace William Langdon, DCM

Born on 17 August 1891 in Berkshire, England - son of Violet A. Langdon, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as bookkeeper; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Officers' Training Corps as a Private (three months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 4th Divisional Cyclists, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 541240) - taken on the strength of the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 9 June 1916 - transferred to the 51st Battalion, CEF, in England on 16 June 1916 - rejoined the 74th Battalion, CEF, in England on 1 July 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly made most valuable reconnaissances, and on one occasion, in order definitely to locate the enemy, he deliberately walked over the open to draw their fire. His courage and coolness have been invaluable." - unit recommendation dated 18 September 1917: "This N.C.O. displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in his work as Scout Sgt. during all activities of the Battn. from June 25th to Sept. 18th/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 Robert Joseph Lang

Born on 28 March 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Ellen Lang, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; 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; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410802) - 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 14 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 March 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Thursday 29 April 2010

Private Peter James Lang

Born on 11 February 1892 in Winchester, Ontario - son of Mrs. James H. Graham, South Mountain, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mountain, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military experience; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in South Mountain, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 633388) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery (grave IV.E.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 John Lang

Born on 10 April 1884 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Helen Lang, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as ironworker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775111) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 June 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 3 July 1917 - transferred to the 3rd Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, as a Sapper on 17 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 28 April 2010

Private John Archibald Lane

Born on 17 October 1896 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - husband of R Lane, London, England - son of Margaret Lane, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocer; married [wartime, it appears]; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410801) - 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 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 25 April 1917: "For conspicuous good work in 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)

Private George Joseph Lane

Born on 9 July 1897 in Portsmouth, England - son of George Lane, Newport, Monmouth, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cavan, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 16 May 1918 (number 3059883) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 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 27 April 2010

Private Jean Lamoureux

Born on 18 November 1893 in Namur, Belgium - son of Mrs. Elnur Lamoureux, Namur, Belgium - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plasterer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; weight of 138 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 18 November 1915 (number 787034) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 9 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 Archibald Lamont

Born on 2 August 1887 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Agnes Lamont, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as moulder; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 669757) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 26 May 1917 - invalided to England on 2 or 3 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 28 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)

Monday 26 April 2010

Private Samuel John Lambert

Born on 12 November 1885 in Norwick, Norfolk, England - husband of Florence Lambert, Paris, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as cook; married; currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons; previously served with the Norfolk Regiment (eight years) and in the Reserves (four years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Burford, Ontario, on 8 June 1916 (number 270571) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 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)

Sunday 25 April 2010

Private Frederick Lambe

Born on 3 May 1893 in Midland, Ontario - husband of O. Lambe, Polegate, Sussex, England [appears to have married overseas during the war] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410799) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 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)

Private William Sterling Lamb

Born on 5 August 1894 in Valleyfield, Quebec - son of William W. and Amy Sterling Lamb - brother of Grace Jeanette Lamb, Valleyfield, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as sister; trade as teacher; single; no current military service; previously served as a cadet instructor; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 July 1917 (number 2098921) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.30), 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 24 April 2010

Private George Lamb

Born on 19 March 1891 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England - son of Esther Lamb, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410800) - 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 on 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 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)

Friday 23 April 2010

Private Gilbert Lalonde

Born on 6 December 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Gilbert Lalonde, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 633124) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 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)

Thursday 22 April 2010

Private Abraham Lalonde, Jr.

Born on 20 December 1894 in Greenfield, Ontario - son of Abraham Lalonde, Sr., Greenfield, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 59th Regiment; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 5 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410338) - 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 March 1918 - invalided to England on 7 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 Robert Lalonde

Born on 28 September 1895 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Angus Lalonde, Cornwall, Ontario - 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 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 (number 410798) - 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 31 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)

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Private Moses Gilbert Lalonde

Born on 8 April 1894 in Glengarry County, Ontario - husband of Winifred Lalonde, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410525) - 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 - invalided to England on 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - invalided sick to England on 22 April 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 Maurice Rene Lalonde

Born on 3 August 1896 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Maria Lalonde, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as factory employee; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 March 1915 (number 410340) - 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 October 1917 - invalided to England on 10 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)

Tuesday 20 April 2010

Private Louis Lalonde

Born on 21 December 1895 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Annie Lalonde, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as amateur vaudeville show; single; no current or previous military service; willing to serve with CEF as a stretcher bearer; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 July 1916 (number 640192) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded (at duty) on 12 or 13 April 1918 - wounded on 6 August 1918 - invalided to England on 9 August 1918.

Died on 1 February 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)

Private Jacques Henri Lalonde

Born on 20 August 1876 in Coteau Station, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. Camille Dumouchel, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details provided); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 37th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara, Ontario, on 7 June 1915 (number 408815) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 5 September 1917 - invalided to England on 19 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)

Monday 19 April 2010

Private Hector Lalonde

Born on 22 June 1883 in Alexandria, Ontario - brother of Paul Lalonde, Hawkesbury, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as fireman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; brown complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 March 1918 (number 3320091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.11), 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 Fred Lalonde

Born on 29 February 1883 in Cornwall, Ontario - husband of Ellen Lalonde, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as furniture polisher; married (with three children); currently a member of the 59th Regiment (seven years at camp); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410524) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 26 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 18 April 2010

Private Urgel Lajoie

Born on 30 January 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Joseph Lajoie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as hide dealer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Army Medical Corps in Ottawa; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144315) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 May 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 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)

Private Joseph Lajoie

Born on 25 February 1885 in St. Thomas, Ontario - nephew of Mayfair Poulin - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Fassett, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair; "flat feet".

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 April 1918 (number 3320816) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 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)

Saturday 17 April 2010

Private James Laidlaw

Born on 27 October 1897 in Edinburgh, Scotland - brother of Robert Laidlaw, Stittsville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seagrove[?], Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724604) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (Special Memorial No.17), 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)

Friday 16 April 2010

Private Albert Joseph Lafortune

Born on 20 July 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ada Aquin, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410337) - 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 November 1916 - invalided to England on 2 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 Leonard Michael Lafontaine

Born on 27 November 1895 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Margaret Lafontaine, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; "defaulter"; single; Roman Catholic; trade as machinist; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 21 March 1918 (number 4021528) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 31 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)

Thursday 15 April 2010

Private Joseph Wilfred Lafontaine

Born on 17 September 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Virginia Lafontaine, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410336) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 28 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 William Thomas Ladouceur

Born on 15 May 1898 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Michael Ladouceur and Mary Matilda Gagnon, Pembroke, Ontario - nephew of Mrs. Louise Gagnon, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 130 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 18 November 1916 (number 1042382) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 22 April 1918 - buried in La Targette British Cemetery (grave II.J.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)

Wednesday 14 April 2010

Private Maxime Lacroix, MM

Born on 1 April 1898 in West Templeton, Quebec - son of Mrs. Marceline Lacroix, West Templeton, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 130 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 789162) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 29th Sept 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))

Sergeant Edward John Ladouceure

Born on 1 April 1898 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Michael Ladouceure, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as steamfitter; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment guard (five months); no previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 153 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 13 July 1916 (number 1042010) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Tuesday 13 April 2010

Sergeant Joseph Peter Lacoste

Born on 27 May 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.A. Lacoste, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment (three years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1919: weight of 143 pounds.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410126) - 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 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 28 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919 - joined the Special Guard, Canadian Military Police Corps, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 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 Joseph Lacomb

Born on 10 October 1897 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of L. Lacomb, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 April 1918 (number 3320923) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - wounded on 23 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 6 April 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 12 April 2010

Private Henry Omer Lachapelle

Born on 8 March 1892 in Hull, Quebec - son of Eugene Lachapelle, Ottawa, Ontario - brother of Miss Yvonne Lachapelle, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair - at the time of his reenlistment in 1919: weight of 125 pounds; "limited movement of left hip joint. Fit for police duty."

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410359) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 or 14 June 1916 - discharged on 23 June 1917 - joined the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 July 1919 - joined the Special Guard, Canadian Military Police Corps (with the Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 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 11 April 2010

Private Raoul Labrie

Born on 11 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Joseph Labrie, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 75th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 March 1917 (number 345935) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 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 Ernest Labrie

Born on 2 May 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Louis Labrie, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hull, Quebec; single; Roman Catholic; trade as paper maker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 January 1918 (number 3320018) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.9), 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 10 April 2010

Lance-Corporal Raoul Labelle, MM

Born on 4 April 1897 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Mrs. Olivine Labelle, Mont Laurier, 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 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; sandy hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 7 August 1915 (number 144990) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "For bravery in the field."

(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 Moise Labelle

Born on 11 January 1896 in United States of America - son of Mrs. T.H. Labelle, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 January 1918 (number 3320086) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.6), 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)

Friday 9 April 2010

Private George Labelle

Born on 27 May 1883 in Carlsbad Springs, Ontario - son of Mrs. A. Labelle, Carlsbad Springs, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Carlsbad Springs, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 April 1918 (number 4025132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 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)

Thursday 8 April 2010

Private Edward Labadie

Born on 12 September 1898 in Wallaceburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Rose Tye, Wallaceburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Wallaceburg, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as blacksmith; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 23 May 1918 (number 3060175) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 3 January 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 John Kyles

Born on 5 August 1896 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of Jessie Kyles, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as horse driver; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 May 1916 (number 670116) - 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)

Wednesday 7 April 2010

Private Armour Cowan William Jeffs

Born on 12 July 1896 in Cumberland, British Columbia - son of Dr. Thomas W. and Minnie (Mary?) Cowan Jeffs, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Attended Strathcona and Grandview Public Schools and Britannia High School, Vancouver, British Columbia - attended McGill University College, British Columbia, in the faculty of Arts, in 1914 and 1915.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411035) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 2 or 4 June 1916 - "Private Jeffs was on sentry duty with Alex. Munro until 6 o'clock in the morning of June 2. While having breakfast in a dugout they were buried alive by a shell but after digging themselves out reported for duty in the trenches. Munro was sent to man a machine gun, while Jeffs remained in that portion of the line which was later ploughed by heavy shell fire. He was first reported missing, then presumed dead, but his body was never found." - 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.69)

Private Charles Mawer Hardie

Born on 11 August 1896 in Hansworth (Birmingham), England - son of Gordon H. and Ethel M. Hardie, Esquimalt, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served with the Victoria High School cadets (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.

Attended public and high schools in Victoria, British Columbia - attended McGill University College, British Columbia, from 1913 to 1915, graduating with a degree in Science.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 11 March 1915 (number 411049) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 11 March 1915 - wounded at the Ypres Salient, Belgium, on 14 or 16 May 1916 - returned to duty after a short convalescence in England - died of wounds on 13 October 1916 - "He suffered shrapnel wounds in the head, at the Somme, on October 9, 1916, and died of these wounds at the dressing station back of the line four days later." - buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery (grave V.C.40), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force: Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register (www.cwgc.org); Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.59)

Lance-Corporal William Frederick Kuhn

Born on 26 November 1889 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Frederick Kuhn, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (six years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 March 1915 (number 410123) - 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 12 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)

Tuesday 6 April 2010

Sergeant Frank Krasinski, DCM

Born on 13 May 1895 in Douglas, Ontario - son of Mrs. Veronica Krasinski, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of "E" Company, 42nd Regiment; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.125 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410335) - 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 25 or 26 May 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For marked gallantry and determined leadership during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon from 27th September to 30th September, 1918. During the advance on the 27th the company to which he was attached as a Lewis gunner was held up in front of a sunken road strongly held by enemy machine guns and anti-tank guns. He worked his way forward alone in face of heavy fire, and captured two anti-tank guns and their crews, consisting of one officer and five O.Rs. Later, as company serjeant-major, he set a splendid example to all ranks." - unit recommendation dated 4 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 27th to 30th Sept 1918."

Unit recommendation for an unnamed Romanian decoration dated 7 January 1919: "For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations of Sept 2nd 1918." - no medal awarded.

(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))

Sergeant Eardley Gavin Koyl

Born on 28 January 1893 in Cobourg, Ontario - son of Mrs. R.B. Koyl, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk with the Department of the Interior; single; no current military service; previously served with the 45th Regiment (one year), 57th Regiment (one year) and 105th Regiment (one year); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.1 inches; chest of 37.3 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 April 1915 (number 411104) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 5 January 1916 - transferred to 4th Divisional Headquarters, CEF, on 18 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Corps Gas Services, CEF, on 27 February 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 5 April 2010

Private Thomas Ian Gibson

Born on 9 October 1895 in Plattsville, Ontario - son of G.F. Gibson, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served in the Vancouver High School cadets (two years), Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 4 inches, chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, greyish green eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411040) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - promoted to Corporal in September 1915 - wounded in Sanctuary Wood, Belgium, on 3 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant in 1917 - rejoined the PPCLI in May or on 20 September 1917 - wounded at Passchendaele, Belgium, on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England in November 1917 - invalided to Canada in July 1918 - discharged from the CEF in August 1918.

Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.52

Private Samuel Tait Galbraith

Born on 20 July 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of S. Galbraith, Belfast, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, green eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411052) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in France on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Base Depot at Le Havre, France, in April 1916 - promoted to Corporal in April 1916 - promoted to Sergeant in December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Salvage Corps in March 1917 - transferred to the CAEC on 27 September 1917 - repatriated to Canada and discharged in May 1919.

Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1921.

(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.51)

Private Lachlan McLean Elliott

Born on 6 November 1895 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of S.C. Elliott, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served two years with high school cadets and two months with 18th Field Ambulance, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair.

Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in Arts in 1914-15.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 24 March 1915 (number 411057) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 4 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - invalided to Canada in October 1916 - discharged from the CEF in 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.45

Private Merrill Des Brisay

Born on 30 January 1895 in Wolsey, Saskatchewan - son of A. Des Brisay, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411038) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1916 - wounded at Sanctuary Wood, Belgium, on 2 or 10 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - repatriated to Canada in November 1916 - discharged from the CEF in November 1917.

Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.40)

Private Ebenezer Crute

Born on 3 December 1883 in Sunderland, England - son of Mrs. E. Crute, Vancouver, British Columbia - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411044) - taken on the strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded on 15 March or 12 or 15 April 1916 at Hooge, Belgium - promoted to Corporal in 1917 - promoted to Sergeant in November 1918 - wounded near Mons, France, on 8 or 9 November 1918 - repatriated to Canada in March 1919.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia in 1921.

(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.36)

Private George Hutton Kohl

Born on 21 December 1889 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Monica Powis[?] Kohl, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrical engineer; married; currently a member of the 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada (two years); previously served as a corporal in the McGill University Canadian Officers' Training Corps; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.7 inches; chest of 37.2 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410968) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the British Army on 28 August 1915 in order to be commissioned.

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

Private James Thomas Kobus, DCM

Born on 10 May 1896 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Katherine Kobus, Renfrew, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 14 March 1916 (number 788589) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp, CEF, on 22 February 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With one other man he followed an officer into a dug-out. The occupants resisted and the situation was critical, but they succeeded in capturing two officers and seventy-five men, besides two machine guns and much ammunition. His fearlessness was most marked. Unfortunately he was wounded." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct in their capacity of Company Runners 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))

Sunday 4 April 2010

Private James Edward Knox

Born on 11 February 1892 in Kilmore, Lungan, Ireland - son of George Knox, Lungan, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address with the Dominion Police Department, Ottawa; trade as Dominion Police; single; no current military service; previously served with the North Irish Horse; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2043051) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 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)

Private Harold Knudson

Born on 10 April 1893 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of C. Knudson, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as painter; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Hussars (one year); height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1918 (number 3320493) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - invalided to England on 9 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)

Saturday 3 April 2010

Private Milton Knowles

Born on 14 August 1898 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Isabella Knowles, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Prebyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 January 1917 (number 513587) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 16 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)

Sergeant George Campbell Knowles

Born on 21 April 1897 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Isabel Knowles, 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 Regiment; previously served with the Brantford Collegiate Institude cadets (five years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 11 March 1916 (number 270034) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a Cadet with the Officers' Training Course on 27 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)

Friday 2 April 2010

Private Arthur Knights

Born on 1 January 1873 in London, England - husband of Ada Knight, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as piano stringer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Field Artillery (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 669240) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 5th Army Employment Company, CEF, on 7 July 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 or 7 February 1919 - 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 Thomas Edgar Knight

Born on 16 September 1896 in Horton, Ontario - son of John E. and Margaret E. Knight, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regiment; no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 13 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 (number 410334) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1915 - died of wounds on 15 January 1918 - buried in Anzin-St. Aubin British Cemetery (grave III.A.6), 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 1 April 2010

Private John Knight

Born on 5 or 15 August 1886 in London, England - husband of Lily Knight, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emily Knight, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 138 pounds; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 11 May 1915 (number 410522) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 6 March 1918 - rejoined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 April 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 Hubert Franklin Knight

Born on 12 April 1898 in Cardinal, Ontario - son of Mrs. Knight, Cardinal, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cardinal, Ontario; trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639552) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 22 January 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)