Thursday 27 December 2012

Lieutenant-Colonel Ralph Humphreys Webb

Born on 30 August 1886 "on the ocean from India" - next of kin listed as Maude S. Webb, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as lumberman; married; currently a member of the active militia (no details); Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Valcartier, Quebec, on 22 September 1914 - taken on the strength of the 1st Divisional Train, CEF, on 9 February 1915 - transferred to the 3rd Divisional Train, CEF, on 29 January 1916 - transferred to the 4th Divisional Train, CEF, on 11 August 1916 - wounded on 5 June 1917 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant-colonel from 14 July to 12 December 1917 - transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF, on 12 December 1917 - wounded on 22 April 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Awarded the Military Cross.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 10181-40, Webb, Ralph Humphreys; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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