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Showing posts with label surname d. Show all posts

Thursday, 4 April 2013

Corporal William Thomas Dunn

Born on 18 March 1894 in Ringwood, England - son of Louisa Dunn, Newmarket, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 July 1915 (number 144447) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 47th Battalion, CEF - killed in action on 2 June 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.B.9), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; 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.97)

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Private John James Dwyer

Born on 3 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James M. and Mary A. Dwyer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 (number 410265) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dwyer'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)

Monday, 14 January 2013

Private Ernest Wellington Durnford

Born on 28 August 1898 in Sturgeon Bay, Ontario - son of James H. and Kate Durnford, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address same as mother, trade as pattern cutter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined No.2, Canadian Army Service Corps, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 February 1917 (number 514003) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Durnford'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)

Acting-Corporal John Donaldson

Born on 1 August 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Katherine Donaldson, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, married with one child (six years old), no current military service, previously served nine years in the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410079) - 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 inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of A/Cpl Donaldson'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 Ernest William Swiftsure Dobson

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 23 or 24 February 1915 (number 410487) - 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 27 October 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

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

(sources: 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 James Arnold Dillane

Born on 30 January 1897 in Kemptville, Ontario - son of William and Mary Dillane, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 3309) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dilane'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 Eimé Desjardins

Born on 17 February 1898 in Ceseanaba, Michigan - son of Joseph Desjardins, Clarence Creek, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Clarence Creek, Ontario, trade as "farmer's son", single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Rockland, Ontario, on 24 February 1916 (number 633570) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Desjardins'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)

Sunday, 13 January 2013

Private Joseph Henry Doughty

Born on 24 December 1895 in Dover, Kent, England - son of John and Elizabeth Doughty - brother of Mrs. Lilian Matthews, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as sister, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 25th Regiment, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, light complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 19 November 1915 (number 189455) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for this image of Pte. Doughty).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Doughty'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 Lyle George Dougherty

Born on 14 April 1898 in Westmeath Township, Ontario - son of Robert and Sarah Dougherty, Beachburg, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Beachburg, Ontario, trade as high school student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 788641) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dougherty'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 Clarence Albert Dodd

Born on 11 August 1898 in London, England - son of John and Eliza Emily Dodd, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as packer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 21 February 1916 (number 761077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Dodd'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 Joseph Hubert Desjardins

Born on 26 July 1871 in St. Scholastique, Quebec - son of Paul Desjardins, St. Scholastique, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, grey and brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410484) - 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 28 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Desjardins'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)

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Private James Dallo

Born on 19 June 1881 in Jersey, Channel Islands - husband of Mrs. J. Dallo, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, currently a member of the 11th Regiment IFC since 15 February 1915, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fuly expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 121st Battalion, CEF, in New Westminster, British Columbia, on 1 December 1915 (number 760084) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 June 1917 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave II.B.5), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dallo's headstone that I took in La Chaudière 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)

Sunday, 28 October 2012

Private Alexander Duguid

Born on 8 December 1894 in Aberdeen, Scotland - son of Catherine Duguid, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 724624) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 5 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.7), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Duguid's headstone in La Chaudière 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)

Saturday, 29 September 2012

Private John Leo Dumas

Born on 5 June 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Charles and Mary Dumas, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, widower, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, medium brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, in 26 May 1915 (number 410730) - 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 IX.B.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dumas' 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)

Sunday, 23 September 2012

Private Egbert Dolphin

Born on 30 June 1877 in Freckenham, Worcestershire, England - son of Mary Ann Dolphin, Freckenham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as car repairer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190015) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave II.G.7), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Dolphin's headstone at 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)

Saturday, 8 September 2012

Private Joseph Thomas Danis

Born in Canada on 26 May 1882 - next of kin listed as Mrs. Eliza Danis, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 12 February 1915, no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 February 1915 (number 410169) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 2 September 1916 - buried in 2nd Canadian Cemetery (grave B.2), Sunken Road, Contalmaison, France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Danis' headstone in 2nd 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)

Saturday, 17 March 2012

Private Hugh Charles Davis

Born on 4 December 1893 in Gananoque, Ontario - husband of Edna Davis, Syracuse, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrician, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 (number 410074) - 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 15 or 17 October 1916 - invalided to England on 21 October 1916.

Died on 8 April 1952 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(Updated with photo of Private Davis' headstone in Beechwood Cemetery).

(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)

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Private Lawrence Gordon Donald

Born on 30 December 1898 in Sarnia, Ontario - son of Mrs. E. Donald, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 February 1916 (number 189943) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 6 or 12 March 1917 - invalided to England on 7 June 1917.

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of Pte. Donald).

(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)

Saturday, 2 July 2011

Private Walter Perry Detlor

Born on 24 February 1895 in Hawley, Ontario - son of Perry Zina and Augusta Detlor, Bath, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student (Queen's University), single, no current military service, previously served in the Canadian Officer Training Corps at Queen's University, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 12 April 1915 (number 411132) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - died on 21 April 1916 of wounds received that day while on sentry duty - buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave VI.D.1), Belgium - headstone reads "Mother's Sweetheart".

(New information courtesy of Peter Gower's book cited below).

(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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.47)

Monday, 5 April 2010

Private Merrill Des Brisay

Born on 30 January 1895 in Wolsey, Saskatchewan - son of A. Des Brisay, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411038) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1916 - wounded at Sanctuary Wood, Belgium, on 2 or 10 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - repatriated to Canada in November 1916 - discharged from the CEF in November 1917.

Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.40)