Sergeant Roscoe Josiah Wilder, MM and Bar

Born on 11 October 1885 in Rising Sun, Wisconsin - husband of Elizabeth Wilder, Melville, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Melville, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 25 April 1916 (number 261253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For bravery and determination during operations between Lihon and Chilly 11th Aug. 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

(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))

Lance-Corporal Eugene Steyvers, MM and Bar

Born on 9 May 1900 (entered 1898 on enlistment form) in Belgium - son of Emil Steyvers, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as driver; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 December 1916 (number 246776) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 January or 27 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For courageous conduct during operations near Hallu 10th and 11th Aug./18."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

Died in Arnprior, Ontario, in 1920.

(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 John Edward McGarity, MM and Bar

Born on 20 March 1896 in Walkerton, Ontario - son of Patrick and Bridget McGarity, Walkerton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410832) - 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 December 1917 - commissioned and promoted to Lieutenant with the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 5 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench, Nov. 18/16, these N.C.O's and men did valuable work in maintaining communication throughout the Battn, all the time being under heavy shell fire. They also assisted, in bringing in the wounded."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 April 1917: "For gallant conduct during operation on Apr. 9/17."

(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 Phileas Mallette, MM and Bar

Born on 17 August 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario -0 son of Julie Mallette, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 410355) - 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 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 4 October 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 28th Sept 1918. Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal."

(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 Walter Harris, MM and Bar, MSM

Born on 1 August 1897 in Redding, England - son of Mary Harris, Redding, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Omemee, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 725101) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 8 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 April 1917 - 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: "On Oct. 31/17 when a shell exploded causing ten casualties in his Platoon, he remained behind and with outstanding courage and devotion to duty, dressed their wounds under heavy shell fire."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallant service in dressing wounded near Dury during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918. Recommended for D.C.M."

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "On Oct. 31/17 when a shell exploded causing ten casualties in his Platoon, he remained behind and with outstanding courage and devotion to duty, dressed their wounds under heavy shell fire."

(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 Vernon Arthur Curtis, MM and Bar

Born on 12 August 1896 in Courtland, Ontario - son of John William Curtis, RR #1 Courtland, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Tillsonburg, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles of Canada, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 270600) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon 27th September 1918."

Sergeant Gordon George Countryman, MM and Bar

Born on 30 May 1897 in Morewood, Ontario - son of Ezra Countryman, Morewood, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Morewood, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Chesterville, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For Gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operation in vicinity of Bourlon 27th Sept 1918."