Sunday 31 October 2010

Private Donald McDonald, MM

Born on 19 June 1883 in Riverside, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Margaret McDonald, Riverside, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 June 1915 (number 410831) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operations 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 Charles McDonald

Born on 14 June 1891 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of John and Agnes McDonald, Scotland - brother of Mary McDonald, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitby, Ontario; trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 669665) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 20 February 1917 - wounded on 22 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 April 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave F.20), France.

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

Saturday 30 October 2010

Private Arthur McDonald

Born on 1 March 1897 in Dunmore, Antigonish, Nova Scotia - son of Mrs. Harriet McDonald, Redwillow, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 89th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 9 December 1915 (number 183844) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 January 1918 - wounded on 19 or 20 May 1918 - died of those wounds on 23 May 1918 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave LXV.D.18), 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)

Acting-Corporal (Private) Archibald MacDonald

Born on 8 January 1881 in Aberfeldy, Scotland - son of Mrs. Margaret MacDonald, Aberfeldy, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current military service; previously served with the Forfarshire Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers) (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411054) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

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

Friday 29 October 2010

Private Alexander Joseph McDonald

Born on 10 June 1895 in Ogdensburg, New York - son of Alexander D. McDonald, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Alexandria, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 633298) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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)

Sergeant William Walker McCullough

Born on 26 June 1884 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Edith McCullough, Newmarket, Ontario - son of William McCullough, Manotick, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as metal cabinet maker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 February 1915 (number 410148) - 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 May 1917 - invalided to England on 4 June 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 28 October 2010

Private Fred Dalbert McCullock

Born on 19 February 1892 in Tontah[?], Minnesota - son of John Dalbert McCullock, Fisk, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Kindersley, [?], on 28 June 1916 (number 261608) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 19 April 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 26 April 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 13 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 September 1918 - invalided sick to England on 24 February 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 27 October 2010

Private Samuel McCracken

Born on 22 November 1887 in Barhill, Ayrshire, Scotland - son of Mrs. Janet McCracken, Barhill, Ayrshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 April 1915 (number 410147) - 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)

Tuesday 26 October 2010

Private Frederick William McCracken

Born on 5 November 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of William and Elizabeth McCracken, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroad brakeman; single; no current military service; previously served with the Canadian Engineers and 59th Regiment (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; fair brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410829) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1917 - wounded on 3 August 1917 - invalided to England on 8 August 1917.

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

Sergeant John Alexander McCoubrey

Born on 25 May 1890 in County Dover, Ireland - son of Annie McCoubrey, County Down, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue-grey eyes; light auburn hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410551) - 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 14 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)

Monday 25 October 2010

Private Frederick McOrmond

Born on 10 September 1897 (real age?) in Mattawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mae McOrmond, Mattawa, Ontario - 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 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 133 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 15 October 1915 (number 787307) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 26 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England as a "minor" on 13 October 1917.

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

Private John Albert McCormick

Born on 16 July 1897 in Oxford, Grenville County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sidney Leeson, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 (number 639425) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 6 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Sunday 24 October 2010

Corporal John McCormick, DCM

Born on 14 October 1888 in Lancaster, Ontario - son of Roderick McCormick, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stationary engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 10 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410366) - 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 16 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 February 1918 - wounded on 26 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For gallantry and devotion to duty from 16th/17th September to 11th November 1918. In the operations around Cambrai on the 29th September, after his section had suffered casualties, he organized a new section from the remnants of other sections, and went forward under heavy machine gun fire." - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "For Gallantry during operations near Cambrai. Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal (Peace Despatch)."

(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 James Hugh McCormick

Born on 24 February 1892 in San Juan, Puerto Rico - son of Mrs. Maria Dolores McCormick, St. Michael, Barbados, British West Indies - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the Macdonald College Officers' Training Corps; previously served with the Barbados Volunteers (three years as a Corporal and signaler); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.1 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 11 March 1915 (number 419058) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 16 September 1915 of wounds received that day - buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.O.39), 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 23 October 2010

Private Frederick McCormick

Born on 8 July 1892 in Arnprior, Ontario - son of Adolph McCormick, Arnprior, 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 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410550) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 2 November 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 Leonard James McConnell

Born on 4 September 1898 in Leeds, England[?] - son of P.J. McConnell, Lyndhurst, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Lyndhurst, Ontario; trade as school teacher; single; no current military service; previously served with high school cadets (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 31.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 February 1917 (number 343994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 1 November 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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.100)

Friday 22 October 2010

Private James Nelson McConnell

Born on 20 December 1888 in Aylwin, Quebec - son of Joseph McConnell, West Aylwin, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as bridgeman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055955) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 10 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 Cecil McConnell

Born on 18 April 1900 (claimed 1896 on enlistment form) in Sulteville, Ontario - son of Frank McConnell, Sulteville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sulteville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment canal patrol (six months); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 39.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Comeau, Quebec, on 19 January 1916 (number 633202) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 10 July 1917 - invalided to England on 15 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)

Thursday 21 October 2010

Private Allen Ferguson McConnell

Born on 5 May 1895 in Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Ann McConnell, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Cobden, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farm labourer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 150 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 1 March 1918 (number 3056959) - 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)

Sergeant Edmund Neil McColl

Born on 20 July 1881 in Maxville, Ontario - husband of Fanny M. McColl, Ottawa, Ontario - son of the late Neil and Annie McColl, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Army Medical Corps (twelve years as a Private); Plymouth Brethren; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 February 1915 (number 410385) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 4 June 1916 - died of those wounds on 15 June 1916 - buried in Etaples Military Cemetery (grave II.A.47), 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 20 October 2010

Private John Robert McCoid

Born on 2 September 1877 in Percy Township, Northumberland County, Ontario - husband of Annie Beatrice McCoid, Picton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Picton, Ontario; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Picton, Ontario, on 20 May 1916 (number 637155) - 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.26), 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 David McKenzie McClymont

Born on 26 May 1891 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mary McKenzie McClymont, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 246031) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 November 1917 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 7 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)

Tuesday 19 October 2010

Lieutenant James Arthur Morton McClelland

Born on 5 July 1883 in Idaville, Indiana - husband of Constance Louise McClelland, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as advertising agent; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 108th Regiment; previously served with the Queen's Westminsters (seven years).

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 17 May 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 25 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 11 August 1917.

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

Private Archibald McCausland

Born on 20 July 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth Scanlan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.75 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 26 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410828) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 Augtust 1916 - died on 20 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.I.13), France.

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

Monday 18 October 2010

Private Lachlan McCartney

Born on 31 December 1895 in Scotland - next of kin listed as Miss Elizabeth McCartney, Denyholm, Kilbirnie, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer's help; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410091) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 3 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 May 1918 - wounded on 28 or 29 September 1918.

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

Private John Joseph McCarthy

Born on 23 December 1884 in London, England - next of kin listed as John Mackey, Port Hope, Ontario - brother of Daniel McCarthy, "Address unknown as he is at the Front" - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Killaloe, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as carpenter; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 15 January 1918 (number 3056198) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

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

Sunday 17 October 2010

Private James McCarthy

Born on 14 September 1885 in St. Catharines, Ontario - husband of E. McCarthy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 176th Battalion, CEF, in St. Catharines, Ontario, on 20 May 1916 (number 850681) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 or 30 March 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 27 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 Austin Paul McCarthy

Born on 4 January 1893 in Stoneham, Massachusetts - son of Austin McCarthy, Burlington, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Suffield, Alberta; trade as shoemaker; single; no current military service; previously served with high school cadets in Stoneham, Massachusetts (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 3 May 1916 (number 261339) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 4 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)

Saturday 16 October 2010

Private Austin Francis McCarthy

Born on 19 September 1883 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Sarah McCarthy, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married (with two children); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 189964) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 17 October 1917.

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

Private William J. McCarey

Born on 21 July 1897 in Brockville, Ontario - son of W.J. McCarey, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as father; trade as school clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 13 January 1917 (number 2003601) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - wounded on 6 September 1917 - invalided to England on 16 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Friday 15 October 2010

Corporal Patrick McCann

Born on 16 November 1883 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Anne McCann, Eastview (Ottawa), Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver; single; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1915 (number 410145) - 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 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 1918.

Died on 19 September 1923.

(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 Gordon McCallum

Born on 28 September 1889 in Osgoode Station, Ontario - son of Robert McCallum, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 639648) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 10 or 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 1918.

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

Thursday 14 October 2010

Private Roy Clifford McCallum

Born on 10 November 1895 in Florence, Ontario - son of Mrs. Lucy McCallum, Florence, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as store clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the 24th Regiment Lambton (three years) and 25th Regiment (two years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 189704) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 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)

Private John McCallum

Born on 13 July 1887 in Munroe's Mills, Ontario - son of Daniel McCallum, Apple Mill, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Apple Mill, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer and liveryman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 42 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 March 1918 (number 3057203) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 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)

Wednesday 13 October 2010

Private David Lyon McCallum

Born on 8 December 1895 in Haywood, Scotland - son of John McCallum, Hamilton, Ontario - son of Catherine McCallum, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as wire worker; single; no current or previous military service; Christian Brethren; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 205th Battalion, CEF, in Hamilton, Ontario, on 24 April 1916 (number 240453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.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 Eugene McCaffrey

Born on 21 March 1888 in West Port, Ontario - son of Mrs. Eugene McCaffrey, West Port, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as concrete finisher; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 11 January 1918 (number 3056043) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

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

Tuesday 12 October 2010

Private James McCabe

Born on 27 July 1881 in Glasgow, Scotland - husband of Jeannie McCabe, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railroader; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with No.3 Company Field Engineers (five years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410827) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - injured accidentally and invalided to England on 21 August 1918.

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

Private Maurice McCabe

Born on 23 June 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Patrick and Elizabeth McCabe, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Cornwall, Ontario; trade as printer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 September 1917 (number 2590847) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 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)

Monday 11 October 2010

Private Daniel James McCabe

Born on 28 December 1895 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Catherine McCabe, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724561) - 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 30 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 23 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 30 September 1918.

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

Private Edward McBurnie

Born on 1 November 1881 in Treen, Scotland - husband of Annie McBurnie, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 33[?] inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410535) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 November 1915.

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

Sunday 10 October 2010

Private Simon McBrien

Born on 28 February 1884 in Jamestown, New York - husband of Edith McBrien, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as heater in rolling mills; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 6 feet 2 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 March 1916 (number 636790) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 August 1917.

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

Private David Francis McBrien

Born on 4 December 1883 in Ireland - son of Mrs. Margaret McBrien, Belleek, Fermenegh, Ireland - 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 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410861) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

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

Saturday 9 October 2010

Private James McBain

Born on 4 January 1883 in Cremora[?], Ontario - son of David McBain, Dunedin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Peterborough, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as engineer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 January 1918 (number 3056220) - 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)

Friday 8 October 2010

Private Franklin Michael McAsey

Born on 13 June 1889 in Markdale, Ontario - son of Thomas McAsey, Markdale, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 14 January 1916 (number 838608) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 31 August 1918 - invalided to England on 2 September 1918.

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

Private Joseph Lawrence McAreavey

Born on 1 January 1895 in Belfast, Ontario - son of Patrick Lawrence McAreavey, Dublin, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cambray, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 724096) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 16 August 1918.

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

Thursday 7 October 2010

Captain Thomas Kent McAlpine

Born on 18 January 1884 in London, Ontario - brother of J.L. McAlpine, MD, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as brother; trade as physician; Presbyterian; no current or previous military service.

Joined "B" Section, No. 1 Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, as a Captain in Victoria, British Columbia, on 6 March 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 5 to 19 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)

Private Napoleon Mayotte

Born on 9 July 1888 in Rockland, Ontario - husband of Josephine Mayotte, Rockland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married (with one daughter); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 August 1915 (number 144738) - 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 15 August 1917.

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

Wednesday 6 October 2010

Private Bert Maynard

Born on 8 April 1898 in London, England - son of Mary A. Maynard, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 772765) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 11 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 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)

Tuesday 5 October 2010

Private Moses Frank Mayer

Born on 4 June 1897 in Mayerville, Saskatchewan - son of Moses Mayer, Sr., Sturgeon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Henrebourg, Saskatchewan; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 25 March 1918 (number 258929) - 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 - 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)

Sergeant Arthur Maycock

Born on 5 November 1892 in Warwich, England - son of Frederick William and Eliza Maycock, Coventry, England - brother of Charles Haycock, Imperial Army, India - friend of Bruce Miller, Tay Settlement, York County, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as contractor; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined No.3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1917 (number 2043050) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.13), France.

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

Monday 4 October 2010

Private Harry Jacob Maybee

Born on 28 September 1889 in Rosebush, Michigan - son of Mrs. M. Maybee, Rosebush, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as cook; single; no current military service; previously served with the United States Army (three years); Methodist; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 207668) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to duty in England on 29 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 May

Born on 2 February 1895 in London, England - son of William Edward and Clara Elizabeth May - brother of Oscar H. May, Minto, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Homefield, Manitoba; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 53rd Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 10 February 1916 (number 523642) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 5 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion water detail on 14 August 1916 - killed in action on 3 January 1917 - buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave IV.A.26), France.

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

Sunday 3 October 2010

Private James May

Born on 29 September 1881 in Peteradeon Township, Dumallewyn, Ireland - brother of Finnie May, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as sister; trade as railway switchman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 787665) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - transferred to the 2nd Tramway Company, Canadian Engineers, CEF, on 23 November 1917 - later promoted to Corporal.

(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 Francis Lorne May

Born on 14 August 1894 in Canada - son of Mr. WC May, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with the OCG[?] cadets (two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410021) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 14th Battalion, CEF, on 28 August 1915 - killed in action on 3 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 24-26-28-30), 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)

Saturday 2 October 2010

Private William Gordon Maxwell

Born on 19 August 1897 in Eldora Township, Victoria County, Ontario - son of William James Gordon [?], Woodville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Woodville, Ontario, on 29 April 1916 (number 724277) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 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)

Private Harold Mervin Maxwell

Born on 8 April 1897 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of William Thomas and Phoebe Maxwell, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario; trade as pump maker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 639420) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - died on 12 August 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery (grave IIIA.AA.7), 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 1 October 2010

Private Godrey Maxwell

Born on 13 March 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mr. M.A. Maxwell, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Smiths Falls, Ontario; single; Presbyterian; trade as railroad brakeman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3320216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Francis Albert Maxwell

Born on 23 September 1884 in London, England - husband of Annie Mary Maxwell, Raymore, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Raymore, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 53rd Battalion, CEF, on 27 January 1916 (number 523644) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 5 July 1916 - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF, on 13 August 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion water detail on 14 August 1916 - wounded on 4 November 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Stationary Hospital, CEF, on 4 June 1918 - later served with the 8th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, 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)