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)
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Thursday, 18 August 2011
Friday, 23 January 2009
Lieutenant James Peters Crerar
Born on 11 June 1866 in Pictou, Nova Scotia - next of kin listed as Royal Trust Company, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as gentleman, Presbyterian, currently serving in the Governor General's Foot Guards, no previous military service.
Described in An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.57, as "one of the most enthusiastic members of the Ottawa Home Guard and a well known social figure in Ottawa, was given a commission as Provisional Lieutenant early in 1915; joined the Officers' Training Corps at Ottawa on August 17th, 1915; obtained the necessary qualifications and received his commission on September 10th, 1915".
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 November 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - seconded to the War Office from 23 March 1917 to 25 May 1918 - served as the Town Major of Camblain l'Abbe from 23 March 1917 to 4 January 1918 - attached to the 1st Army Infantry School from 5 January to 25 May 1918 - returned to Canada on 3 August 1918.
Awarded the Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives (en Argent) (France) - no citation - unit recommendation unknown date (award announced 29 June 1923), no recommendation text.
[also An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926]
Described in An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.57, as "one of the most enthusiastic members of the Ottawa Home Guard and a well known social figure in Ottawa, was given a commission as Provisional Lieutenant early in 1915; joined the Officers' Training Corps at Ottawa on August 17th, 1915; obtained the necessary qualifications and received his commission on September 10th, 1915".
Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 November 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - seconded to the War Office from 23 March 1917 to 25 May 1918 - served as the Town Major of Camblain l'Abbe from 23 March 1917 to 4 January 1918 - attached to the 1st Army Infantry School from 5 January to 25 May 1918 - returned to Canada on 3 August 1918.
Awarded the Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives (en Argent) (France) - no citation - unit recommendation unknown date (award announced 29 June 1923), no recommendation text.
[also An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926]
Saturday, 6 December 2008
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.
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.
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