Major William Stewart Wood, DSO

Born on 26 August 1878 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Hazel Wood, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as salesman; married; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (twenty years); Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - sent to England for duty on 26 August 1917.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his battalion.  He co-operated with another battalion in an attack with great courage and skill, materially assisting in the capture and subsequent consolidation of important positions." - unit recommendation dated 1917: "Performed valuable work during attack on Vimy Ridge.  He also later took command of the Battn. and remained continuously on duty until the Battn. was relieved."

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 March 1917: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."

Promoted lieutenant-colonel and appointed commanding officer of The Ottawa Highlanders on 1 June 1923 - relinquished command on 1 June 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; 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))

Major Richard Francis Parkinson, DSO

Born on 1 January 1883 in Woodstock, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Parkinson, c/o Evening Journal, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as newspaper manager; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 22nd Regiment; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - served as battalion adjutant from 4 November 1916 [until?] - sent to England for leave to Canada on 6 December 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 17 March 1918 - sent to England for duty on 10 June 1918 - seconded to the Canadian War Records Office from 26 September 1918 to 18 July 1919 and promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - "New Year award, 1918", therefore, no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For distinguished services rendered."

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 1 June 1917): "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Awarded a second Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown (award announced 28 December 1917): "For valuable services rendered."

(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))

Major Edward Albert Olver, DSO

Born on 9 October 1870 in Ontario County, Ontario - husband of Inez[?] Wilhelmina Olver - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as manager; married; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; greyish blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as quartermaster in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - 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 6 January 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - New Year award, 1919, no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "For continuous good work in the 'Llandovery Castle' and 'Scarpe' operations as Q.M. and Transport Officer."

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no formal citation - unit recommendation date unknown, but announced 27 December 1918: no recommendation text.

Promoted to lieutenant-colonel and assumed command of The Ottawa Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall's Own) on 1 May 1922 - relinquished command of the regiment on 1 June 1923.

Awarded a Volunteer Decoration.

(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))

Major Thain Wendell MacDowell, VC, DSO

Born on 16 September 1890 in Lachute, Quebec - son of Mrs. Eleanor Eliza Richardson, Maitland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the 41st Regiment (one year); previously served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (four months); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 28.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 1 February 1915 - 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 23 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 January 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided sick to England on 15 July 1917 - later transferred to Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada.

Died in Nassau, Bahamas, on 28 March 1960.

Awarded the Victoria Cross - official citation: "For most conspicuous bravery and indomitable resolution in face of heavy machine gun and shell fire. By his initiative and courage this officer, with the assistance of two runners, was enabled, in the face of great difficulties, to capture two machine guns, besides two officers and seventy-five men. Although wounded in the hand, he continued for five days to hold the position gained, in spite of heavy shell fire, until eventually relieved by his battalion. By his bravery and prompt action he undoubtedly succeeded in rounding up a very strong enemy machine gun post." - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For conspicuous gallantry during operation of Apr. 9th 1917. He with the aid of two runners captured two Machine Guns and a dugout with a garrison of 79, two of whom were Officers."

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company against an enemy position with great courage and initiative, capturing three machine guns and fifty prisoners. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post and greatly assisted in the success of the operations." - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, he personally led his Company in the assault, capturing the remainder of a M.G. Company, 3 Officers and 50 O.R."

Awarded Mention in Despatches - no official citation - awarded by London Gazette number 30107, 1 June 1917 - unit recommendation date unknown: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

(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-Colonel Cameron Macpherson Edwards, DSO

Born on 28 September 1881 in North Nation Mills, Quebec - husband of Agnes Wallace Edwards, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, married, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (for seventeen years), no previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 May 1917 - sent to England for duty on 10 September 1918 - appointed General Staff Officer 2nd Grade (GSO 2) with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, on 11 September 1918 - appointed GSO 1 with Headquarters, Overseas Military Forces of Canada from 31 December 1918 to 5 June 1919 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized his battalion for attack, and carried out a dashing assault in a snow-storm with conspicuous success. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative throughout." - unit recommendation: "For conspicuous gallantry in action."

Awarded the Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday. No citation." - unit recommendation: "In recognition of gallantry and distinguished service rendered in the Field."

Awarded the Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "On September 2, 1918, during the Drocourt-Queant battle, he displayed fine leadership and gallantry. He carried out several reconnaissances under very heavy fire, and the information he gained was most valuable in directing artillery into points of resistance and enemy movements. His cool courage was an example to all who came into contact with him, but particularly to his battalion which gained all their objectives in time, thereby creating the desired gap in the Drocourt-Queant system of trenches." - no unit recommendation text.

Awarded the Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives (en Vermeil) - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.

Awarded the Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Awarded a second Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation: "For valuable services rendered."

Awarded a third Mentioned in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation, no text.

Appointed commanding officer of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, on 27 January 1920 - resigned as commanding officer on 1 May 1922 - served as honorary lieutenant-colonel of The Ottawa Highlanders / The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 14 October 1930 to 1940 - served as honorary colonel of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa from 1940 to 1959.

Died in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 June 1959.

Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Douglas Cameron, DSO, MC

Born on 19 April 1891 in Shanghai, China - son of Mrs. L.B. Cameron, Kent, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as an officer in the Canadian "Permanent Force", single, currently a member of the "Permanent Force" Active Militia, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, red hair, tattoo marks on both forearms, regimental crest of L.S.H. (R.C.). on left forearm.

Joined the Lord Strathcona's Horse in Plymouth, England, on 16 October 1914 - attached to the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade on 19 August 1915 - attached to the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade as a Staff Captain on 29 January 1916 - attached to the CAC[?] Headquarters as a General Staff Officer 3 on 2 September 1916 - served as Commandant of the Canadian Corps School from 21 November 1916 to 3 March 1918 - wounded on 24 May 1917 - invalided to England on 28 May 1917 - served as Commandant of the Canadian Training School from 4 March to 24 October 1918 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 October 1918 - appointed commanding officer of the 38th Battalion on 26 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order - official citation: "Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday; 1919. No citation." - unit recommendation dated 6 January 1919: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Valenciennes."

Awarded the Military Cross.

Mentioned in Despatches on 1 June 1917 (London Gazette Nr. 30107).

Mentioned in Despatches on 28 December 1917 (London Gazette Nr. 30448).

Mentioned in Despatches on 29 March 1919.

Mentioned in Despatches on 8 July 1919 (London Gazette Nr. 31448) - no citation - unit recommendation undated, no textual description of reason for recommendation.