Private Kenneth Milan Astle

Born on 17 January 1898 in Derby, England - son of Mrs. Edith B. Astle, Paris, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Paris, Ontario, trade as knitter, single, currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 June 1916 (number 270411) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 1 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, France.

(updated with an image of Pte Astle's headstone, taken by me, August 2012).

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

Born on 14 February 1892 in Manitoba - son of T.L. Gray, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the 72nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders of Canada (three months), Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411165) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Regiment, CEF, on 5 October 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps on 22 January 1917 - serving with 7 Squadron, RFC, at the time of his death - reported missing, presumed dead, on 16 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, France.

(Updated with images of Private Gray's inscription on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, Arras, France, taken by me August 2012).

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

Born on 9 July 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Cary[?] Therien (mother), Ottawa, Ontario – brother of Mrs. Regina Clamant[?], Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410902) – 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.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: “Recommended for Mention in New Year’s Honours List for continuous good work in charge of a Company kitchen.”

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

Born on 25 July 1891 in Caragu, New Brunswick – son of Mrs. Agnes Theriault, Rumford Falls, Maine – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Rumford Falls, Maine; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3320621) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.22), France.

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

Sergeant William Theobald

Born on 18 November 1884 in Toronto, Ontario – husband of Annie Ruth Theobald, Toronto, Ontario – son of Mrs. Maria Blackwell, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 139 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair – as of 13 May 1916, married with four children: Lillian Florence, 8; Beatrice Rose, 7; Albert, 5; and William Henry, 3.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410910) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – embarked on SS Grampian at Bermuda on 29 May 1916 – arrived at Plymouth, England, on 9 June 1916 – appointed acting sergeant on 9 June 1916 – confirmed as sergeant on 10 June 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – evacuated sick (“N.Y.D. Myalgia”) to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 1 October 1916 – transferred to No.10 Stationary Hospital in St. Omer on 2 October 1916 – discharged from No.10 Stationary Hospital on 12 October 1916 – returned to duty in the field on 17 October 1916 – admitted to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance on 27 October 1916 – transferred to 12th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 28 October 1916 – returned to duty on 30 October 1916 – evacuated sick (“Cellulitis L Ankle”) to 13th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 13 March 1917 – returned to duty on 20 March 1917 – wounded on 28 May 1918 with a shell wound to the arm and side and evacuated to No.6 Casualty Clearing Station – transferred to No.7 Canadian General Hospital on 29 May 1918 – invalided to East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital on 31 May 1918 and posted to Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot – on loan to 3rd CCD[?] on 16 August 1918 – discharged from 3rd CCD on 31 March 1919 and transferred to 6th Reserve Battalion – transferred to MD Wing No. 2 Kimmel on 15 April 1919 – struck off strength and embarked SS Orduna for repatriation in Liverpool on 7 May 1919 – taken on strength on No.2 District Depot, Toronto, on 7 May 1919 – demobilized in Toronto on 19 May 1919.

(Library and Archives Canada, military service file, William Theobald, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 9584-47; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Frederick Thayer

Born on 10 January 1896 in Wright, Quebec – son of Mr. H.J. Thayer, Wright, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wright, Quebec; trade as lumberhand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1916 (number 640027) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 3 November 1917.

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

Born on 7 May 1892 in England – son of Mrs. Mary Tester, Kiddington, Oxford, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410256) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 – wounded on 8 April 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Died on 15 December 1922.

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

Born on 9 April 1897 in Hull, Quebec – son of Mrs. S. Tessier, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; trade as press man; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1918 (number 3320888) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Born on 29 July 1895 in Quebec, Quebec – son of Mr. George Tessier, Massey, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Massey, Ontario; trade as shoemaker; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 119th or 227th Battalion, CEF, in Massey, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 754920) – taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 October 1918 – wounded on 3 November 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 20 November 1918 – struck off strength for demobilization on 24 April 1919.

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

Born on 9 February 1895 in Hallowell, Ontario – son of Mrs. Dora Terwilligar, Picton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Picton, Ontario, on 4 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410900) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916.

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

Born on 13 February 1889 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England – son of John and Annie Terry, Blackpool, Lancashire, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 April 1915 (number 410204) – 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 strength to England for demobilization on 30 January 1919.

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

Born on 23 May 1893 in Stoke under Ham, Somerset, England – next of kin listed as Mrs. J. Terrell, Stoke under Ham, Somerset, England – (1920) son of Mrs. J. Gayland, Crewkerne, Somerset, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; weight of 127 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 775673) – embarked at Halifax for overseas on 14 August 1916 – arrived in Liverpool, England, onboard SS Empress of Britain on 24 August 1916 – taken on the strength of the 109th Battalion, CEF, at Bramshott on 16 October 1916 – struck off the strength of the 109th Battalion on 4 December 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, at Le Havre, France, on 6 December 1916 – left for the 38th Battalion in the field on 7 January 1917 – temporarily joined the 4th Entrenching Battalion, CEF, on 9 January 1917 – joined the 38th Battalion in the field on 16 March 1917 – killed in action on 9 April 1917 – buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (Sp. Mem.), France.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online military service file, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 9572-31; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Otto William Waldemar Terp

Born on 31 March 1890 in Russia – brother of Mrs. Gerda Johnston, Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current military service; previously served with an infantry regiment in Denmark (six months); Lutheran; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410416) – 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 Forestry Corps, CEF, on 9 August 1918.

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

Born on 30 April 1882 in Golden Lake, Ontario – son of Mrs. George Crawford, Mattawa, Ontario – brother of Private Alexander Tennisco, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 165 pounds; dark Indian complexion; brown eyes; nearly black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 29 January 1917 (number 1042937) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 – invalided sick to England on 19 February 1919.

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

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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); Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Alexander Tennisco

Born on 29 August 1894 in Golden Lake, Ontario – son of Mrs. George Crawford, Mattawa, Ontario – brother of Private Joseph Tennisco, MM, 38th Battalion, CEF – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; weight of 160 pounds; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 27 February 1917 (number 1043057) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 – died on 24 April 1918 of wounds received that day – buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.8), France.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Arthur Templeton

Born on 4 February 1894 in Belleville, Ontario – son of Robert and Mary O. Templeton, Belleville, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 April 1915 (number 411135) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – killed in action on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

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

Born on 6 June 1884 in Dundee, Scotland – son of Henry Temple, Dundee, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as “upholdster” [upholsterer?]; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 125 pounds; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 29 May 1915 (number 410636) – 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 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 December 1916 – wounded on 9 April 1917 – invalided to England on 14 April 1917 – later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

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

Born on 19 February 1890 in Bristol, England – son of William Frank and Sarah Elizabeth Telling, Bristol, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moving picture operator; single; no current military service; previously served in the Imperial Service (four years, Bristol, England); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 (number 410415) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1916.

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

Lance-Corporal Thomas Timothy Teirney

Born on 18 June 1877 in Northwich, Cheshire, England – husband of Mary Teirney, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; “turning grey hair”.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410899) – 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 Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 March 1918.

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

Corporal Ernest Alfred Tedder

Born on 24 November 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England – brother of Mrs. Mary Mason, Simcoe, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the 42nd Regimental guard in Petawawa; no previous military experience; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410414) – 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.

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

Born on 24 March 1890 in Pollttava, Russia – son of Cosmow Teck, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Greek Catholic; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410635) – 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 14 October 1916.

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

Born on 26 January 1896 in Kemble, Ontario – son of Mrs. W.G. Taylor, Kemble, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemble, Ontario; trade as mail carrier; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 838420) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 8 December 1917.

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

Born on 1 June 1890 in Oldham, Lancashire, England – son of (mother) S. Taylor, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as mechanic; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 October 1916 (number 513156) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918.

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

Private Robert Taylor

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 28 July 1915 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 – wounded on 24 August 1918 – invalided to England on 30 August 1918.

Possibly served with the Royal Canadian Artillery in Québec, Québec, following the war.

(Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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 Nelson Taylor

Born on 11 February 1898 in Quinville, Quebec – brother of Mrs. Jennie Taylor, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Quinville, Quebec; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a bugler in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 May 1916 (number 246278) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 – killed in action on 15 November 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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

Private John George Taylor

Born on 21 July 1871 in Halifax, Nova Scotia – husband of Flora Taylor, Portsmouth, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; married; currently a member of the Governor General’s Foot Guards (one year); previous served with the 2nd Leicester (twelve years) and the Royal Marine Band (thirteen years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair,

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410634) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 18 July 1916 – died of sickness in England on 12 May 1917 – buried in Portsmouth (Milton) Cemetery (grave I.8.68), England.

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

Honorary Captain Hugh Daniel Taylor

Born on 16 November 1890 in Owen Sound, Ontario – son of Martha Taylor, Hamilton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as clergyman; single; currently serving with the 2nd LCCE[?]; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Chaplain Services in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 502366) – transferred to the Signals Training Depot, CEF, on 12 January 1917[?]; taken on the strength of the Chaplain Services in France on 31 May 1917; attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as battalion chaplain from 8 November 1918 to 5 May 1919.

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

Lieutenant Herbert Massey Taylor

Born on 3 December 1873 in Perth, Ontario – son of Henry Taylor, Perth, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as superintendent London Guarantee [?]; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers and the 95th Saskatoon Rifles; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 46th Battalion, CEF, in Sewell, Manitoba, on 9 July 1915 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 or 18 July 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – sent to England for leave to Canada on 30 December 1916.

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

Born on 20 August 1873 in Oldham, England – husband of Mary Jane Taylor, Ottawa, Ontario – son of John and Mary Taylor, Oldham, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brickmaker; married; no current military service; previously served with the Lancaster Fusiliers (regulars, twelve years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410203) – 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 18 November 1916 of wounds received that day – buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VIII.F.15), France.

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

Born on 18 October 1893 in Osgoode Station, Ontario – son of Thomas Taylor, Osgoode Station, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 30 March 1916 (number 640038) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

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

Born on 18 December 1896 in Montreal, Quebec – son of Mary Alice Taylor, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as machinist; single; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1916 (number 246367) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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

Born on 13 July 1897 in Hamnensmith, England – son of George Taylor, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 July 1915 (number 144568) – departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 – transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF – taken on the strength of the 4th Labour Battalion, CEF, on 14 March 1917 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 January 1918 – struck off strength to the Canadian Infantry Brigade[?] Depot, CEF, on 29 November 1918 – repatriated to Canada on 1 March 1919.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry 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.148)

Private Frederick Thomas Taylor

Born on 4 September 1897 in Richmond, England - son of Mrs. Emily Taylor, Richmond, Surrey, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Mountain, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; light complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in South Mountain, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 633547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 31 July 1917 - invalided to England on 12 August 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)

Private Frederick Charles George Taylor

Born on 11 July 1897 in England - friend of Robert Scarlett, Seaforth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Seaforth, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 29 February 1916 (number 654542) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 19 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 Albert George Taylor

Born on 27 May 1888 in Nottingham, England - husband of Lena Taylor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; trade as lace weaver; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 September 1917 (number 3030454) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 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 Charles Tavener

Born on 13 August 1898 in Bedfordshire, England - son of Charles and Mary A. Tavener, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as other; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; sallow complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 March 1917 (number 2304334) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 7 April 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.C.31), 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 Frank John Tarouilly

Born on 28 March 1887 in Jersey, Channel Islands - brother of John Tarouilly, Jersey, Channel Islands - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Detroit, Michigan; trade as fireman; single; no current military service; previously served with the militia (two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 208223) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-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)

Private William Henry Tapper

Born on 11 March 1896 in London, England - son of Annie Tapper, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as factory hand; single; currently a member of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (private, one year and six months); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 669413) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off strength to England on 1 May 1919.

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

Private Garnet Tanney

Born on 25 June 1897 in Algonquin, Ontario - son of Albert Tanney, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Algonquin, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 33 inches normal; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 639123) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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 Henry Taite

Born on 28 November 1896 in Meaford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Taite, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 828191) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 16 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 Spencer Rupert Symonds

Born on 9 November 1895 in Toronto, Ontario - next of kin listed as Herbert Symonds, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill Battalion [COTC?]; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.4 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 February 1915 (number 410902) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 2/4 June 1916.

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

Private Alfred Sylvestre

Born on 30 March 1895 in Pembroke, Ontario - son of Mr. A. Sylvestre, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Pembroke, Ontario; single; Roman Catholic; trade as munition worker; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 January 1918 (number 3320179) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave I.B.52), France.

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

Private John Sylvain

Born on 28 December 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of John Sylvain, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as carpenter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 640026) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 - struck off strength to England on 24 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 Joseph William Sykes

Born on 7 March 1897 in Middleboro, Yorkshire, England - friend of Mrs. Ezra Dunbar, Sillsville, Ontario - no living relatives "to my knowledge" - 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 2.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Napanee, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410898) - 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 Labour Pool, CEF, on 26 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)

Private Joseph Wesley Switzer

Born on 23 August 1895 in Tamworth, Ontario - son of Samuel and Sarah Ann Switzer, Tamworth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the 47th Regiment (1913-14); Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Napanee, Ontario, on 4 June 1915 (number 410987) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 May 1916 - joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Napanee, Ontario, on 8 January 1917 (number 1093245) - taken on the strength of the 21st Battalion, CEF, on 17 October 1917 - wounded on 3 or 5 March 1918 - killed in action on 11 October 1918 - buried in Niagara Cemetery (grave D.5), 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; Sailing List, 254th Battalion, CEF; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Ernest Obediah Switzer

Born on 27 May 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Emily Switzer, City View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in City View, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 June 1916 (number 246531) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 March 1918 - invalided to England on 25 May 1918.

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

Private William Stancombe Purnell Swimmings

Born on 5 December 1882 in London, England - husband of Elizabeth Swimmings, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver; married; currently a member with the 59th Peterboro Rangers (one year); no previous military service; Salvation Army; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410202) - 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 31 August 1916 - invalided to England on 6 September 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

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

Private Patrick Sweeney

Born on 27 January 1885 in London, England - son of William Sweeney, Erith, Kent, England - brother of Miss Mary Sweeney, Bexley Heath, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Horse Artillery (eight years, India); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410201) - 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 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 September 1916 - wounded on 14 June 1917 - invalided to England on 20 June 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 16 January 1918 - transferred to the 4th Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 22 January 1918 - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 13 September 1918.

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

Lance-Corporal John Francis Sweeney

Born on 22 August 1872 in Liverpool, England - husband of Ethel Sweeney, Pembroke, West Bermuda - brother of Elizabeth Smith, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as groom; married; no current military service; previously served with the 8th Kings Liverpool Regiment (twelve years).

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 20 August 1915 (number 410637) - 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 29 December 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

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

Private George Sweeney, MM

Born on 23 March 1892 in Rankin, Ontario - son of Mrs. Fanny Sweeney, Rankin, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as railway trainman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; greyish blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410632) - 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 January 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 January 1917 - wounded on 6 April 1917 - invalided to England on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 27th 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; 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 Swann

Born on 19 March 1898 in London, England - son of Louisa Swann, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 639365) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 15 or 16 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 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 Douglas Swan

Born on 2 April 1894 in Keewatin, Ontario - son of Henry Ralph Swan, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; currently a member of the 56th Regiment (one year); no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410943) - 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 9 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)

Private Michael Joseph Sutton

Born on 19 April 1886 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Michael Sutton, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as cement worker; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 639173) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 May 1918 - invalided to England 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)

Private Lewis Henry Sutton

Born on 12 November 1897 in Township of Cavon, County of Durham, Ontario - son of Mrs. David Sutton, Millbrook, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Millbrook, Ontario; trade as student; single; currently a stretcher bearer (one year); previously served with the cadets (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 136th Battalion, CEF, in Millbrook, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 805291) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Private Joseph Charles Sutton

Born on 12 May 1895 in London, England - nephew of Kate McPherson, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Richmond, Virginia; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 July 1917 (number 2507373) - 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 - 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 Dennis Sutton

Born on 13 March 1884 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Michael Sutton, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as florist; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark red hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 639269) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 1 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 James Sutter

Born on 24 February 1899 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Isabel Sutter, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 24 April 1916 (number 640107) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.

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

Private William Sutherland

Born on 15 June 1878 in Sutherland Shire, Scotland - brother of Jim Sutherland, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Westminster, British Columbia; trade as boiler maker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on 29 July 1916 (number 261684) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 April or 22 May 1917 - transferred to the 7th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 22 August 1917 - discharged on 22 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)

Private John Sydney Sutherland

Born on 12 March 1898 in Caldwells, Ontario - son of Mrs. Robert Sutherland, Caldwells, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Caldwells, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; weight of 140 pounds; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 25 September 1916 (number 1042151) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 January or 27 March 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery (grave I.C.40), France.

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