Private William J. Cliffe

Born on 2 February 1894 in Manchester, England - nephew of Mrs. Mark Wood, [?] - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in St. Columban, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34.25 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 161st Battalion, CEF, in Seaforth, Ontario, on 17 December 1915 (number 654143 or 65443) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 29 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 4 September 1918.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (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; 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 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))

Warrant Officer Class II John James Wilkinson

Born on 13 July 1878 in Belfast, Ireland - husband of Lily Wilkinson, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as photographer; married; currently a member of the Governor General Foot Guards (three years, Colour Sergeant); previously served with the Canadian Engineers (sergeant, five years) and in South Africa (one year, seven months); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410436) - 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 - also company sergeant-major.

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

Recommended for an unnamed decoration, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 3 March 1917: "This N.C.O. rendered valuable assistance to his Company Commander during attack on Desire Trench, Petit Miraumont.  Although wounded in several places he continued to carry out his duties until ordered to leave the line."

(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 Thomas Hamilton Warren

Born on 14 January 1883 in London, Ontario - husband of Olive Sylvia Warrent, St. Lambert, Chambly County, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stock broker; married; currently a member of the active militia (no details); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 31 July 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - transferred to "Can. 1/C Detach." on 27 May 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 July 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: "Recommended for Mention in New Year's Honours List".

Unit recommendation for a Mention in Despatches dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in Peace Despatch" - no award made.

(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; 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))

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 David Stewart

Born on 14 October 1875 in Brexburn, Scotland - husband of Mary Stewart, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as iron worker; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches fully expanded; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 669870) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 1 April 1918.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "Throughout operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this man displayed conspicuous courage and devotion. He worked most courageously and unceasingly as a S.B. and later volunteered to act as runner."

(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))

Acting-Corporal Eric Strachan Havelock Smith

Born in January 1896 in Puncher Creek, Alberta - under guardianship of George Heaton, Puncher Creek, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as rancher[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Buckingham, Quebec, on 6 November 1915 (number 145407) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 September 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - died of those wounds on 20 November 1916 - buried in Contay British Cemetery (grave VII.A.4), France.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 4 January 1917): "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); Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.144)

Major Frederick Arnold Rowlandson

Joined the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 28 October 1914 (number 73309) - landed in France with the 28th Battalion on 15 or 17 September 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant on 26 March 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 1917 - seconded to the Canadian School of Musketry from 23 March to 25 July 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 August 1918 - seconded to the Canadian Embarkation Camp as second-in-command from 7 March to 16 May 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.31448, 8 July 1919) - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch'."

(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))

Lance-Corporal Philip Polcine

Born on 22 September 1888 in Buffalo, New York - no next of kin provided - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 38[?] inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410586) - 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 30 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 November 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 11 July 1919): no recommendation text.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

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))

Lieutenant-Colonel Francis John Murray

Born on 23 June 1876 in Portsmouth, England - husband of Florence A. Murray, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade "nil"; married; currently a member of the 106th Regiment; previously served in the Imperial Army (twenty-two years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 61st Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 1 June 1915 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 April 1917 - attached to the 78th Battalion, CEF, on 26 April 1917 - attached to the 75th Battalion, CEF, from 9 August 1917 to 15 May 1918 - invalided sick to England on 15 May 1918.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal during the South African War.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches during the First World War - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (announced 28 May 1918): no recommendation text.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Sergeant Malcolm Leslie McNee

Born on 16 April 1899 in Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. McNee, Ashdod[?], Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as office clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 May 1917 (number 2043119) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch' for services as Clerk in Battalion Orderly Room."

(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 William McDonald

Born on 14 September 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of James McDonald, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Greenfield, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 January 1919: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch' for services as Clerk in Battalion Orderly Room."

Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, Sept 27th to 30th 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))

Lieutenant Joseph Quinten Maunsell

Born on 1 August 1893 in Fort William, Ontario - son of Edward Maunsell, Port Arthur, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as student-at-law; Church of England; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (two years).

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 October 1915 - appointed platoon commander on 11 February 1916 - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a Lieutenant on 7 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 21 November 1916 - repatriated to Canada on 28 October 1917.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches (London Gazette No.30107, 1 June 1917) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 3 March 1917: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 March 1917: "For splendid work, pluck and courage during the attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16." - no award made.

(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); Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.56))

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))

Sergeant Ernest William Hunt

Born on 25 November 1877 in London, England - husband of C. Hunt, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, currently a member of the Active Militia, previous served with the 2nd Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, as a band sergeant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129985) - landed in France with the 72ndf Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded a Mention in Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 January 1919: "Recommended for Mention in Peace Despatch."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 July 1917: "He formed most valuable work during attack on La Coulotte and Avion." - no medal award.

(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 Alfred Henry Hemmings

Born on 22 July 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Charles Thomas and Elizabeth Hemmings, Bristol, England - brother of Lilly Hemmings, 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 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 March 1915 (number 410767) - 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 23 April 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.A.4), France.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; 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 Bond Roy Earl Heeney, MM

Born on 2 April 1895 in Aylwin, Quebec - son of Mrs. Mary Heeney, Aylwin, Quebec - 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 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark[?] complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410770) - 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 the Officers' Training Course on 10 May 1918 - commissioned as a Lieutenant and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion on 5 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 May 1919 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this N.C.O. rendered conspicuously good service. He displayed good leadership and maintained good control of his men under the most trying conditions."

Awarded a Mentioned-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown: "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))

Captain Kenneth Alfred Greene

Born on 16 April 1888 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. O.R. Greene, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as paymaster, single, currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (seven months), previously served with the Ottawa Collegiate Institute Cadet Corps (four years), Church of England, height of 6 feet 1 inch, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a lieutenant on 8 July 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 - seconded as the Quartermaster of the 4th Canadian Division Wing of the CCRC from 22 February or August to 7 January 1919.

Awarded a Mentioned-in-Despatches - announced 8 July 1919 in London Gazette No. 31448 - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 26 December 1918: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch'."