Wednesday 31 August 2011

Private Martin Phillips

Born on 14 February 1896 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Catherine Phillips, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410859) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 or 4 November 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 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)

Private Carswell Edward Phillips

Born on 22 June 1893 in Merrickville, Ontario - husband of Adeline Gladys Phillips, Brockville, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 16 February 1915 (number 410583) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 10 August 1918.

Died in 1957 - buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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

Tuesday 30 August 2011

Private Albert E. Phillips

Born on 23 August 1896 in England - brother of an unnamed soldier with the first contingent - next of kin listed as Mrs. Phillips, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm hand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 11 February 1915 (number 410173) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 18 November 1915 - wounded on 6 December 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 25 June 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, on 15 July 1916 - transferred to the 12th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 31 July 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 22 August 1916 - wounded on 7 October 1916 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column on 24 April 1917 - transferred to the 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, on 14 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 Wilfred Pettitt

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, on 9 December 1915 (number 178098) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 6 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 January 1917 - struck off strength to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on16 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 29 August 2011

Lance-Corporal Cecil Percy Pettit

Born on 19 November 1892 in Windsor, England - son of Mrs. Clara Pettit, Twickenham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk (teller); single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 May 1915 (number 410172) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - tranferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Pay Corps as a sergeant.

Died on 29 April 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 John Pettigrew

Born on 23 March 1877 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Jane Pettigrew, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as drygoods clerk; single; currently a member of the 3rd Highland Light Infantry (three years); previously served in South Africa (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 January 1915 (number 410783) - 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)

Sunday 28 August 2011

Private George Pettigrew

Born on 23 January 1887 in Ross Township, Ontario - son of Martha Pettigrew, Foresters Falls, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Foresters Falls, Ontario; single; Methodist; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 24 January 1918 (number 3056090) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Private George Petrovich

Born on 15 April 1895 in Nish, Serbia - son of Peter Petrovich, Nish, Serbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Protestant; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 775367) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 or 29 March 1917 - invalided to England on 23 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)

Saturday 27 August 2011

Private Robert George Petrie

Born on 20 May 1877 in Port Hope, Ontario - husband of Mrs. B. Petrie, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 13 July 1915 (number 454936) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 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)

Friday 26 August 2011

Private Asgar Oyvinn Petersen

Born on 17 January 1894 in Denmark - next of kin listed as Mrs. Isa Petersen, Copenhagen, Denmark - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410171) - 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 19 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF - promoted to acting-sergeant.

Died in 1973 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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

Private William Edwin Peters

Born on 5 February 1885 in Bristol, England - husband of Mrs. Peters, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith helper; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Navy (seven years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 39.6 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 26 May 1915 (number 411159) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 4 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

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

Thursday 25 August 2011

Private John Murdock Peters

Born on 4 October 1883 in Dear, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - son of Francis and Annie Peters, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Paris, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Paris, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 270088) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 June 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.D.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)

Private Gordon Barrett Beaven Peters

Born on 7 September 1887 in Stepney, London, England - husband of Hendresa Peters, toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Lindsay, Ontario; trade as farmer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 21st Essex Fusiliers (six months); Baptist; height of 5 feet 0.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 6 December 1915 (number 724691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 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)

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Private Charles Peters, MM

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, on 16 October 1915 (number 760093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 July 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant work 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 Albert Russell Peters

Born on 27 April 1893 in Hastings, Ontario - brother of Ezra Peters, Hastings, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Hastings, Ontario; single; Church of England; trade as lineman; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 12 February 1918 (number 3056673) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 August 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.C.3), 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)

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Graham Sessford Peters

Born on 1 July 1890 in Windermere, England - son of Henry Peters, Windermere, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 8 January 1916 (number 772601) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off strength to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 4 July 1918.

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

Private Thomas Haddow Peterkin

Born on 4 January 1890 in Glasgow, Scotland - son of Mrs. Agnes Peterkin, Glasgow, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410857) - 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 11 November 1916.

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

Monday 22 August 2011

Private Samuel Elsworth Bates

Born circa 1884.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 May or 10 June 1915 (number 410018) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion - invalided sick to England on 11 March 1918.

Died on 18 July 1957 - buried in Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario.

(image courtesy of Aaron Greyling, www.dutyandvalour.com)

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Pescod

Born on 4 January 1897 in Dickinson's Landing, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Mary Baker, Wales, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410582) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 21 November 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.II.D.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)

Sunday 21 August 2011

Private Theodore Thurston Perry

Born on 10 October 1897 in England - friend of Mr. F. Comerford, Eldorado, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 23 October 1915 (number 220089) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 December 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - invalided to England on 7 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)

Saturday 20 August 2011

Sergeant (Armourer) John Lee Perrin

Born on 15 August 1894 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Perrin, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as "machinier"; single; no current or previous militia service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410581) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Ordnance Corps, CEF, on 15 August 1916 - promoted to armourer quartermaster-sergeant.

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

Private James Perrin

Born on 27 March 1896 in Leeds County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Sallie Sheldon, Morton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Morton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Elgin, Ontario, on 23 December 1915 (number 639454) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 24 April 1918 - invalided to England on 30 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

Friday 19 August 2011

Private Clarence Herbert Perrin

Born on 27 September 1892 in Roebuck, Ontario - son of Mrs. O'White, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 639241) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 23 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 Joseph Perrier

Born on 20 July 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Sam Perrier, Combermere, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Combermere, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; dark brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055284) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 15 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 18 August 2011

Sergeant Lorenzo Perrault, MM

Born on 3 March 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Lucie Perrault, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumber inspector; married (with one child); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410170) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 11 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 July 1917 - wounded on 3 October 1918 - invalided to England on 19 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courageous conduct during operations between Haugard and Hallu from 8th to 12th August 1918."

Awarded the Medaille d'honneur avec glaives (en argent) - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 30 August 1918: "For good work during operations in front of Hallu on Aug. 12/18."

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

Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)

Lieutenant Halsey James Pepper

Born on 22 March 1871 in Berkshire County, England - husband of Carolina Pepper, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as hotel manager of Fort Garry Hotel; Protestant; currently a member of the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers; previously served at West Point (fifteen months).

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as an honorary captain and battalion quartermaster on 10 March 1916 - relinquished appointment as honorary captain and battalion quartermaster on 30 December 1916 - promoted to temporary lieutenant on 30 December 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 1 May 1917 - transferred to the 78th Battalion, CEF, as a temporary lieutenant on 30 January 1918 - seconded as the gas officer for the 12th Brigade from 28 February to 19 November 1918 - promoted to temporary captain with the 78th Battalion on 19 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)

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Private Oliver Richard Penny

Born on 24 March 1895 in Crawford, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. R. Penny, Canterbury, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as hardware assistant; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 7.4 inches; chest of 34.1 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 March 1915 (number 410932) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to Headquarters, 1st Division, on 29 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 John Penny

Born on 27 December 1883 in Schepeler, Simcoe, Ontario - husband of Maud Penny, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as upholsterer; married; no current military service; previously served with the 11th Field Ambulance (three years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 775658) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 30 August 1917 - later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-sergeant.

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

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Private Alex Hayward Penny

Born on 13 September 1893 in Horsham, Sussex, England - son of the (late) Richard and Rachel Penny, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mechanical draftsman; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 March 1915 (number 410931) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

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

Private Matthew Pennington

Born on 3 October 1880 in Wigan, Lancashire, England - husband of Sara Constance Bennington, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; married (with one six year old child); no current military service; previously served with the 1st and 2nd Battalions, Hampshire Regiment (served in South African War receiving the Queen's Medal); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410169) - 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 31 March 1917 - invalided to England on 1 May 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 15 August 2011

Private Andrew Morgan Penman

Born on 21 April 1898 in Kelty, Fifeshire, Scotland - next of kin listed as Corrie McLinton, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Manotick, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 0 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 14 February 1916 (number 639607) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 16 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 or 18 January 1919 - invalided sick to 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 Charles Roland Pember

Born on 14 August 1897 in Essex, England - son of Margaret Lillian Pember, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 April 1916 (number 237489) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 2 September 1917 - transferred to the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 20 July 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 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 14 August 2011

Private Joseph Pelletier

Born on 8 December 1896 in Bois Franc, Quebec - son of Mrs. A. Pelletier, 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 8.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 April 1918 (number 3320908) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 - died on 30 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Douai British Cemetery (grave G.14), France.

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

Private Ernest Pelletier

Born on 11 September 1893 in Bouchette, Quebec - son of Asarie[?] Pelletier, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410168) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 May 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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

Saturday 13 August 2011

Private Alcide Pelletier

Born on 23 November 1892 in Hull, Quebec - son of Mrs. D. Pelletier, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as paper maker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 February 1918 (number 3320615) - 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)

Private William Pell

Born on 2 March 1892 in Gayhurst, Bucks, England - husband of Alice Pell, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as tailor; married (with three children); no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 9 December 1915 (number 189613) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 July 1917.

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

Friday 12 August 2011

Private Alpha Denison Peister

Born on 15 April 1899 in Brighton, Ontario - son of Adolpha Chapman, Brighton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brighton, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Brighton, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 2003538) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - struck off strength to England as a "minor" on 21 September 1917 - later served as a RAF Cadet - promoted to acting-sergeant.

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

Private Melvin Ernest Peever

Born on 15 December 1896 in Cobden, Ontario - son of Robert J. Peever, Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobden, Ontario; trade as mechanic; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 139 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 788622) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.

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

Thursday 11 August 2011

Private Linsday James Peever

Born on 23 July 1898 in Pembroke, Ontario - brother of Mordori Peever, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; trade as sheet metal worker; single; no current military service; previously served with the Boy Scouts; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; weight of 133 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 16 August 1916 (number 1042087) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 November 1917 - transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 - wounded on 3 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Charles Pedersen

Born on 17 January 1890 in Norway - husband of Florence Pedersen, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Lutheran; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 April 1916 (number 246156) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 9 April 1918 - buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery (grave VI.B.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)

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Private Ernest Peden

Born on 10 June 1889 in Montreal West, Quebec - son of Alexander Peden Sr., Montreal West, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil engineer; single; currently a member of the McGill COTC (since September 1912); no previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 13 March 1915 (number 410961) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - at some point commissioned as a lieutenant - appointed an Assistant Instructor [with?] from 12 February to 6 November 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 7 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 William Ely Piddington

Born on 25 November 1882 in London, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Dorothy H. Piddington, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on 24 May 1915 (number 411148) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 18 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)

Tuesday 9 August 2011

Private William Pearson

Born on 25 March 1896 in Liverpool, England - son of John Pearson, Birkenhead, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; currently a member of the 41st Regiment (two years); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 639108) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave I.B.8), France.

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

Private Walter Pearson

Born on 1 September 1894 in Selkirk, Manitoba - son of Henrietta Pearson, Selkirk, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sceptre, Saskatchewan; trade as tinsmith; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, on 4 April 1916 (number 261117) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 30 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 July 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 14 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 8 August 2011

Private John Pearson

Born on 9 August 1897 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of John Pearson, Haliburton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 2 September 1915 (number 724257) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 30 March 1918.

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

Private James Andrew Pearson

Born on 9 March 1890 in Tabynhans[?], Pennsylvania - brother of W.A. Pearson, New York, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; light 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 410855) - 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 29 November 1916.

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

Sunday 7 August 2011

Private James Pearson

Born on 23 October 1898 in Liverpool, England - brother of Miss Sarah Pearson, c/o W.J. Franklin, Pendleton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ashton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 December 1916 (number 246777) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.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)

Private Harry William Pearson

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 March 1915 (number 411009) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - at some point commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 20 May 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 24 October 1918 to 12 August 1919.

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

Saturday 6 August 2011

Private Ernest George Pearse

Born on 10 June 1879 in Exeter, England - husband of Emily Pearse, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 July 1915 (number 144016) - 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 - attached to the 4th Canadian Divisional Traffic Police on 20 August 1916 - struck off to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 9 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)

Acting-Lance-Corporal William Samuel Pearce

Born on 23 July 1871 or 11 May 1872 in Birmingham, England - father of William Samuel Pearce, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; widower; no current military service; previously served with the Shropshire Light Infantry (fourteen years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - discharged at Saint John, New Brunswick, on 3 April 1916 OR struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - joined the 238th Battalion, CEF, under the name "Charles Steers" in Port Hope, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1037914) - [no indication he served in theatre].

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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, 238th Battalion, CEF)

Friday 5 August 2011

Private Walter Pearce

Born on 2 May 1892 in London, England - brother of Julia Pearce, Ottawa, Ontario, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410378) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion to England for duty on 28 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 Thomas James Pearce, MM

Born on 15 August 1895 in Buffalo, New York - brother of William S. Pearce, Jr., Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stockkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 25 July 1915 (number 410853) - served with the 38th Battalion, CEF, during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 23 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 13 March 1919), no recommendation text.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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))

Thursday 4 August 2011

Private Reginald Richard Pearce

Born on 11 May 1880 in Brantford, Ontario - youngest son of Richard D. and Jane Pearce, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410852) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later joined the 78th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 21 November 1916 - died of wounds on 27 November 1916 - buried in Etretat Churchyard (grave II.A.10), 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 Joseph Pearce

Born on 26 April 1895 in Manchester, England - Pearce's guardian was Wellington Lazier, Thurlow Township, via Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 15th Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown eyes.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 1 November 1915 (number 220138) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 19 or 22 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 September 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 5 or 8 March 1918.

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

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Private Francis Augustus Pearce

Born on 23 November 1884 in Dover, England - husband of Bertha Alice Pearce, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410851) - 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 27 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)

Private Benjamin Pearce

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario on 9 November 1915 (number 145362) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - returned to Canada on 13 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.134)

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Private Oliver Webb Paynter

Born on 16 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of William Harry Paynter, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as grocery clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410377) - 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 13 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave X.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)

Corporal John Wynn Payne

Born on 26 February 1884 in Birmingham, England - son of Helen Payne, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodstock, Ontario; trade as attendant; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 168th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 675070) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 8 June 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 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)

Monday 1 August 2011

Private Garfield Payne

Born on 14 March 1894 in Maynooth, Ontario - son of Mrs. Richard Payne, Whitney, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Whitney, Ontario; trade as engineer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 August 1916 (number 1042081) - 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 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 13 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Bertie Pay, DCM

Born on 26 February 1890 in Sussex, England - son of Mrs. Priscilla Pay, Gesignfeld[?], Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farming; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 189994) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a company runner. He has taken messages on many occasions in the front line through heavy enemy barrages. He displayed fine determination and courage, and set at all times a splendid example to his comrades." - unit recommendation dated 3 April 1918: "Recommended for M.S.M. for consistent good work. He has always carried out his duties as Company runner with the greatest devotion."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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))