Lieutenant Douglas Allan Bogue Smart

Born on 4 March 1895 in Brockville, Ontario - son of George Bogue Smart, Inspector of British Immigrant Children, Department of the Interior, and Annie Lindsay Smart, Ottawa, Ottawa - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as reporter; single; currently a member of the active militia; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (seven months) and the 38th and 77th Battalions, CEF (thirteen months); Baptist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair - currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards in 1914 - educated at Ashbury College, Ottawa, Ontario - reported with the Ottawa "Evening Journal".

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, on 4 August 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1916 - repatriated to Canada - reverted to the ranks and joined the 92nd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 May 1916 (number 192150) - taken on the strength of the 42nd Battalion, CEF, on 29 July 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, after being wounded in the leg on 16 September 1916 - official record of death: "Presumed to have died on or since September 16th, 1916, in the vicinity of Courcelette, at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Some, 1916. Grave not located. Will be commemorated on the Vimy Memorial." - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France

(Updated with a photo of Lieut Smart's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, pp.63-64))

Lieutenant Ralph Paton Ziegler

Born on 24 December 1888 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England - husband of Mrs. R.P. Ziegler, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his commissioning in 1915: trade as cotton merchant; married; currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards; previously served with the 1st Battalion, Cheshire Engineers (about two years) and the 4th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (five years); Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 June 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 - invalided sick to England on 27 December 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 5 November 1917 to 1 July 1918 - wounded on 25 March 1918 - later served with Military Headquarters, Ottawa - promoted to captain.

(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)

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))

Captain Marvin Wallace Williams, MC

Joined the 164th Battalion, CEF, on 20 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross (as a lieutenant) - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Drocourt-Queant line near Dury on 2nd September, 1918.  When his company were within 700 yards of the final objective he assumed command, owing to casualties, and, as his company was in advance of other units, he extended them on a wide front, and, under very heavy fire, held the ground and consolidated.  Later, finding his forces very greatly diminished, he made his way back to the Drocourt line and brought up sufficient men to make his position secure, and held on until relieved.  he showed marked courage and ability to command." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept. 1st - 2nd 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 John Laurence Williams

Born on 10 August 1885 in Kingston, Ontario - son of L.J. Williams, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as civil servant; Roman Catholic; currently a member of No. 5 Company, Canadian Army Service Corps; previously served with the Canadian Army Service Corps (Halifax, lieutenant, April to June 1915) and No. V [CASC?] (Barriefield Camp, July 1915).

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 8 November 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 22 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 1 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF.

(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)

Major Charles Thomas Wilkinson

Born on 13 April 1873 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Amy Mabel Wilkinson, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as civil engineer; Presbyterian; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (eighteen years).

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, as lieutenant-colonel in Brockville, Ontario, on 1 December 1915 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, from 24 December 1916 to 7 January 1917.

(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)

Acting-Major William John Wilby, MC and Bar

Born on 19 January 1891 in Victoria, British Columbia - son of William Wilby, Victoria, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as school teacher; single; currently a member of the military (no specifics given); previously served with the 5th Canadian Garrison Artillery (three years), the CSCI[?] (one year, lieutenant), and the Corps of Guides (two years, lieutenant); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 April 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 - attached to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, from 17 February to 17 August 1917 - served as a staff captain with the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, from 18 August 1917 to 7 February 1919 - promoted to captain - served as acting-major from 1 May to 6 September 1919.

Awarded the Military Cross - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  During the preliminaries of an attack he did excellent work in observing the enemy's position, and later during the assault continued to send back accurate reports as regards the movement of our own troops.  He was heavily shelled during the whole operation, and blown out of his observation post on one occasion.  His coolnessand indefatigable energy deserve the highest praise." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For gallantry and devotion to duty."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Cross (attached to the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade) - official citation: "As staff captain, intelligence of the brigade, this officer rendered signal and distinguished service during operations covering eight days.  He was constantly in the first line, reconnoitring positions, reporting progress, assisting to clear up obscure situations and sending back most important information.  On one occasion he spent fourteen continuous hours in the front line under a very heavy bombardment.  The value of his reports cannot be too highly estimated.  A very gallant officer." - unit recommendation date unknown; 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))

Lieutenant John George Wallace

Born on 13 November 1884 in Glasgow, Scotland – husband of Anne W. or M. Mahoney Wallace, Montreal, Quebec (later New York, New York) – son of John and Mary Wallace, Glasgow, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as real estate and insurance; married; currently a member of the 41st Brockville Rifles; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 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 – died on 18 November 1916 of wounds received that day – buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave I.D.7), France.

(Updated with a photo of Lieut. Wallace's headstone that I took in August 2012).

(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)

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)

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))

Lieutenant Andrew Angus Wanklyn

Born on 30 November 1890 in Montreal, Quebec – son of Frederic Lumb and the late Edith Margaret Angus Wanklyn, Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the McGill University COTC; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 18 April 1915 – killed in action on 2 June 1916 – buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery (grave IV.H.11), Belgium.

(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)

Lieutenant Robert Bedford Viets

Born on 29 January 1880 in Digby, Nova Scotia – son of Mrs. J.M. Viets, Digby, Nova Scotia – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address with Finance Department, Ottawa, Ontario; trade as barrister, currently Private Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Church of England; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles (one-and-a-half years); no previous military service.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a captain in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 May 1916 – reverted to the temporary rank of lieutenant on 11 July 1917 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 September 1917 – invalided sick to England on 28 November 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 February 1918 – wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 – invalided to England on 16 August 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)

Captain William Vernon, MC

Born on 10 December 1889 in Peak Frost[?], Derbyshire, England – son of Samuel and Hannah Vernon, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as commercial traveller; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined No.3 University Company in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 476053) – taken on the strength of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 30 November 1915 – wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 – invalided to England on 9 June 1916 – commissioned and promoted to lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 14 February 1917 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 9 July 1917 – invalided sick to England on 11 March 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 August 1918 – appointed battalion adjutant on 14 September 1918 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.1), France.

Awarded the Military Cross – official citation: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company during five days’ operations. He was at battalion headquarters when the enemy opened an intense barrage, and he passed through it in order to reach his company. His judicious disposition of his platoons from time to time was undoubtedly responsible for the small number of casualties.” – unit recommendation dated 6 November 1917: “During operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17 this Officer was in command of ‘A’ Company. He was Hdqrs 85th Bn. on duty when a heavy bombardment was put on apparently preparatory to a counter attack. He immediately returned to his Company through the barrage. His excellent example and entire disregard for personal safety had an excellent effect on his Platoon Leaders and men.”

(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))

Captain David McCullough

Born on 24 February 1885 in Dundonald, County Down, Ireland - husband of Beatrice McCullough, Edmonton, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as accountant; married; currently a member of the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 63rd Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 3 July 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Captain on 9 July 1917 - invalided sick to England on 16 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 19 February 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Capt McCullough's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Lieutenant Percival Charles Trendell

Born on 19 March 1897 in London, England – son of Ruth Trendell, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as buttermaker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair. Sailed from Liverpool, England, to Canada in May 1914 to join his mother and elder brother, Edward – had been living in a boys’ home in Farning Ham, England, ever since his mother had gone to Canada in 1913 – lived briefly with his mother in Hamilton, Ontario, before joining his brother in Essex County, Ontario – father is deceased by this point – Edward Trendell enlisted in the CEF in December 1914 (eventually 19th Battalion, CEF) – Percy got a job in Guelph, Ontario – got a job with the Toronto Creamery in autumn of 1915.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 February 1916 (number 669801) – initially assigned to No.2 Platoon, A Company – departed Canada for England in September 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 December 1916 – sent to England for the officers’ training course on 2 February 1918 – promoted to lieutenant with the 6th Reserve Battalion on 6 August 1918 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 September 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 17 June 1919.

(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; Mackay collection, 38-016, Lt-Col. P.C. Trendell, “I Served with the 38th Battalion”, undated)

Lieutenant Robert Eric Greene

Born on 16 September 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Godfrey Benning and Olivia Rebecca Greene, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank manager, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years), Church of England, height of 6 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown 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 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave VI.B.9), France.

(Updated with an image of Lieutenant Greene's headstone in Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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)

Lieutenant William Thwaite

Born on 15 March 1892 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England – son of Alfred and Margaret Jane (nee Hedefine) Thwaite, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England – brother of Mrs. W.J. Taylor, Montreal, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Iroquois, Ontario; trade as clerk in a dry goods store; Church of England; currently a member of the 59th Regiment; no previous military service.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Iroquois, Ontario, on 7 March 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 April 1918 – wounded and declared missing presumed dead on 10 August 1918 (but his remains are not missing) – buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery (grave III.E.1), France.

(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)

Lieutenant Andrew Cecil Meredith Thomson, MC

Born on 9 May 1887 in Quebec, Quebec – son of George H. Thomson, Quebec, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lawyer; single; currently a member of the 8th Regiment (four months); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 87th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 21 September 1915 – attached to the 12th Brigade Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 13 or 14 July 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 14 July 1916 as a lieutenant – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – attached to the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade, CEF, on 12 March 1917 – seconded as staff captain with the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade from 21 December 1918 to 26 April 1919 – promoted to captain after leaving the 38th Battalion.

Awarded the Military Cross – official citation: “Awarded on the occasion of His Majesty’s Birthday. No citation.” – unit recommendation date unknown: “For gallantry and devotion to duty.”

Awarded a Mention in Despatches – no official citation – no unit 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; 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))

Honorary Captain Robert Fleming Thompson

Born on 15 October 1888 in Sarnia, Ontario – son of Mrs. J. Thompson, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: single; previously served with the 9th Battery, CFA, as a gunner; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 1 inch; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF, as brigade chaplain on 5 January 1915 – taken on the strength of Chaplain Services in France on 14 September 1917 – attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as battalion chaplain from 17 September 1917 to 15 December 1917 or 10 January 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)

Honorary Captain Hugh Daniel Taylor

Born on 16 November 1890 in Owen Sound, Ontario – son of Martha Taylor, Hamilton, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as clergyman; single; currently serving with the 2nd LCCE[?]; no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the Chaplain Services in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 502366) – transferred to the Signals Training Depot, CEF, on 12 January 1917[?]; taken on the strength of the Chaplain Services in France on 31 May 1917; attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as battalion chaplain from 8 November 1918 to 5 May 1919.

(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)