Corporal Percy Cass

Born on 20 August 1890 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England - emigrated to Canada in July 1910 with his two brothers and joined by his father (Henry Colburn Cass), mother (Alice Emma (nee Dye)), sister, and younger brother, all of West Hartlepool - husband of Lillian Maud Cass (nee McCarthy), Toronto, Ontario (formerly of West Hartlepool) (married on 2 November 1912) - father of Violet Lillian Cass (born on 28 July 1913 in Toronto, Ontario) - enlistment records provide the following: present address same as wife (218 Augusta Avenue, Toronto), trade as porter, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, red hair.

Attempted to enlist in Toronto, Ontario, on 23 August 1914 but was rejected for medical problems - joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669065) - departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, onboard SS Olympic with the 166th Battalion - arrived in Liverpool, England, on 19 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November 1916 - invalided sick (influenza) to No. 7 Canadian Stationary Hospital at Le Havre on 17 December 1916 - wounded (gas poisoning) on 26 March 1917 and sent to No. 12 Canadian Field Ambulance - transferred to No. 13 Canadian Field Ambulance on 3 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 April 1917 - promoted to lance-corporal on 6 June 1917 - promoted to corporal on 8 July 1917 - died of wounds on 23 August 1917 at No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave III.D.44), 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; email, Paul Hodgson, 14 Feb 2017)

(My sincerest thanks to Corporal Cass's grandon, Paul Hodgson, for sharing the images and additional information for this entry).

Private William John Chesney

Born on 8 August 1897 in Lakehurst, Ontario - husband of Lillian Maude Chesney, Peterborough, Ontario - recruitment records provide the following: present address same as wife, married, Methodist, trade as student at Peterborough Collegiate Institute, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 42 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Kingston, Ontario, on 3 January 1918 (number 3055163) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 March 1919.

Died on 27 July 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario. Buried in Lakefield Cemetery on 30 July 1953.

(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; email, George Allison, 31 Jan 2017)

Private Ivan Carman Clendinnen

Born on 1 January 1899 in Newboro, Ontario - son of Reverend George Clendinnen, Kingston, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the Army Service Corps, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 3rd Section Divisional Ammunition Column in Kingston, Ontario, on 9 April 1917 (number 2043057) - embarked for England onboard the SS Olympic on 24 April 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 (shot to the chest and mustard gassed) - withdrawn to No. 4 Casualty Clearing Station at Baulencourt, then to No. 22 General Hospital at Camiers where he developed pneumonia - invalided to Seaford, England on 12 October 1918 and admitted to No. 16 Canadian General Hospital in Kent - repatriated to Canada onboard the SS Carmania - discharged in Ottawa on 27 January 1919.

Studied medicine at McGill University, in Montreal - entered medical practice as a doctor and surgeon - married Jessie Keith Craig (1908-1985).

Joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps as a Captain in 1939 - attached to a field ambulance - promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel - commanded a field dressing station in Sicily and Italy.

Returned to private medical practice as a general surgeon in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1945 - died on 5 September 1955 - buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton.

(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; Biography on Lee Dickson's website, www.leedickson.ca/versailles-31-7-1918.html, accessed 31 December 2014)

Private Robert Cooper

Born on 19 March 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Catharine Cooper, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410711) - 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 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave B.17), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cooper's headstone in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian 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)

Private Clarence Herbert Cook

Born on 26 November 1887 in Brampton, Ontario - son of James Henry Cook, Brampton, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as painter, widower, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775041) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave B.15), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cook's headstone in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian 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)

Private Edward Wallace Cox

Born on 29 October 1896 in Minden, Ontario - son of John Cox, Minden, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Minden, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served in the 45th Regiment in 1913, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Minden, Ontario, on 12 December 1915 (number 726046) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave A.1), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cox's headstone that I took in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery 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)

Private John Charbonneau

Born on 18 March 1892 in Plantaganet, Ontario - husband of Mary Charbonneau, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 8th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario on 30 December 1915 (number 1288698) - [then?] - joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 June 1916 (number 145886) - departed for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 29th Battalion, CEF - wounded on 11 April 1917 - repatriated to Canada on 29 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.88)

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))

Private James Patrick Curtis

Born on 4 April 1889 in Newport, England - brother of Thomas Curtis, South Bend, Indiana - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Windsor, Ontario, trade as gas fitter, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 30 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 207500) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Curtis'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)

Private Everett Cross

Born on 15 August 1891 in Newboyne, Ontario - son of Dennis and Martha Cross, Athens, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Athens, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 3 February 1916 (number 639499) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Cross'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)

Private William Ernest Craig

Born on 25 November 1884 in Canada - husband of Mary A. Craig, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Craig, Pembroke, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook, married, no current military service, previously served two years with the 42nd Vol., Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410068) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Craig'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)

Private David Craig

Born on 28 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of David and Polly Craig, Hurdman's Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machinist, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment (one year), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 (number 410255) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Craig'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)

Private David Cameron Coyle

Born on 14 February 1894 in Cardinal, Ontario - next of kin listed as late M. and Adelia Coyle, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 410716) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - wounded on 10 February 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Coyle'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)

Private Charles Henry Covey

Born on 4 March 1893 in Rossland, Ontario - son of Frank Covey, Corry, Pennsylvania - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 13 May 1915 (number 410478) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Covey'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)

Private Walter Cosby

Born on 1 July 1897 in Sussex, England - ward of Dr. Barnados Home, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in RR #1 Cameron, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 725533) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Cosby'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)

Private John Corry

Born on 15 February 1889 in Troy, New York - nephew of George Hanna, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 July 1915 (number 144217) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 March 1917 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Corry'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), p.178)

Private Isaac Cooper

Born on 2 January 1881 in Huntingdon, England - husband of Ruby Estella Cooper, Kemptville, Ontario - son of Isaac Cooper, Huntingdon, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served two years with 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry and attended 1914 camp of 56th Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 April 1915 (number 410061) - 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 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Cooper'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)

Private Harold Constable

Born on 23 February 1895 in London, England - son of W. and Florence Matilda Constable, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Rawdon Township, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 28 December 1915 (number 220460) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Constable'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)

Private Michael Connolly

Born on 20 October 1893 in Plumbridge, County Tyronne, Ireland - son of John Connolly, Plumbridge, County Tyronne, Ireland - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Paris, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Paris, Ontario, on 27 May 1916 (number 270588) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Connolly'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)

Private Patrick Conlan

Born on 22 November 1879 in Armagh, Ireland - son of Margaret McNally, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served eight years with 18th Royal Irish Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

(Alias: James McNally)

Joined the 29th Battalion, CEF, (as Patrick Conlan) in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 16 November 1914 - [then what???] - joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, (as James McNally) on 9 December 1915 (number 700182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Conlan'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)