Private Harvey Gerald Ewart

Born on 17 March 1897 in Augusta, Grenville County, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Stephen Polite, Domville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade at farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 639249) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 17 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ewart'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 Jesse Thomas Evenden

Born on 9 February 1878 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England - husband of Emily Elizabeth Evenden (later McDonald), Toronto (later Hamilton), Ontario - son of Richard Evenden, Milton, Kent, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as mason, married, no current military service, previously served three months with the Toronto Mil. Training Association, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 775842) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 22 February 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Evenden'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 Wilfred John Evans

Son of H.C. and Marion Evans, Reston, Manitoba.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 April 1915 (number 411101) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - killed in action on 15 September 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Evans'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 Joseph Ernest Eastwood

Born on 26 August 1877 in Gananoque, Ontario - son of Thomas and Elizabeth Eastwood, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as dairyman, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Gananoque, Ontario, on 13 January 1916 (number 639424) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 12 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 August 1918 - wounded on 3 September 1918 - died of his wounds on 4 September 1918 - buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery (grave IV.A.32), France.


(Updated with photos of Pte Eastwood and his headstone in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery.  My many thanks to Geraldine Chase and Bill Beswetherick of the "Gananoque Remembers" project for sending me these images and for allowing me to them in Pte Eastwood's entry.)

(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)

Lance-Corporal Phillip Andrew Errett

Born on 13 August 1879 in Chatham, Ontario - husband of Mabel Ann Errett, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civil servant (Customs), married, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (five years, currently a sergeant), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410267) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916.

Died on 24 July 1949 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(image taken in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario).

(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)

Private Lachlan McLean Elliott

Born on 6 November 1895 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of S.C. Elliott, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served two years with high school cadets and two months with 18th Field Ambulance, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, medium hair.

Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in Arts in 1914-15.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 24 March 1915 (number 411057) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 4 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - invalided to Canada in October 1916 - discharged from the CEF in June 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; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.45

Private Geoffrey James Edwards

Born on 16 January 1895 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Mrs. J.G. Edwards, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Lindsay, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 145743) - achieved the rank of sergeant - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England as a private on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - returned to Canada on 20 December 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; Anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.97)

Private William John Echlin

Born on 28 December 1893 in Greenmountain, Ontario - son of Henry Echlin, Greenmountain, 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 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dandy hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 21 May 1915 (number 410087) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Married K. Pearl Dunn on 30 July 1919 in Toronto, Ontario.

(My thanks to Rosh for the additional information).

Private Alexander Ewing

Born on 29 January 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Miss Elizabeth Ewing, Detroit, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 20 February 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided injured to England on 12 January 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Lance-Corporal William Evoy

Born on 28 December 1893 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Albert and Annie Evoy, Almonte, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as baker, single, no current military service, previously served two years in the 42nd Regiment, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined No. 2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 November 1916 (number 513330) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 and 6 July 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

Private Harry Everard

Born on 14 October 1890 in London, England - brother of Miss Tilly Everard, St. Larder West, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, currently a member of the 97th Algonquin Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smith's Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410739) -transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 23 August or September 1916.

Private William Evans

Born on 28 June 1884 in Campden, Gloucestershire., England - brother of Mrs. William Smith, Campden, Gloucestershire, England - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Luseland, Saskatchewan, single, Church of England, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 28 March 1918 (number 1263747) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September or 7 October 1918 - invalided to England on 17 October 1918.

Lance-Corporal Edward Stembridge Evans

Born on 16 February 1890 in Liverpool, England - son of Emily Evans, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 March 1916 (number 237153) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Private David Arthur Evans

Born on 14 April 1873 in Emporia, Kansas - brother of Charles Evans, Meade, Kansas - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0 inches, light complexion, grey eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 207412) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 19 February 1918.

Private Louis Macine Ethier

Born on 4 March 1894 in Westmeath, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Edward and Celia Ethier, Westmeath, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor, single, no current military service, previously served one year with the 3rd Canadian Field Engineers, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410491) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917 - killed in action on 9 June 1917 as a member of 16th Company, CMGC - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave X.C.8), France.

Private Robert Erskine

Born on 30 July 1889 in Perthshire, Scotland - next of kin listed as Andrew Erskine, Shire[?] Mills, New Mills, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as designer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Territorials in Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 18 January 1915 (number 436452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1919.

Private George Erickson

Born on 29 March 1899 in Duluth, Minnesota - son of Mike Erickson, Fort Frances, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 94th Battalion, CEF, in Fort Frances, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 198697) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

Private Joseph Eno

Born on 28 April 1892 in Hogarty Township, Ontario - brother of Annie Eno, Bonnechere, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Bonnechere, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 150 pounds, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark grey hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 788917) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 29 March 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Soden English

Born on 14 June 1882 in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, England - son of Emily May Alice English, Birmingham, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as secretary, single, currently a member of the 1st Grenadier Guards of Canada (for two years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 14th Battalion, CEF, as a Temporary Captain in Valcartier, Quebec, on 21 September 1914 - landed in France with the 14th Battalion on 9 February 1915 - served with the 14th Battalion until 16 June 1915 - [returned to Canada] - joined the 148th Battalion, CEF, on 12 January 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major on 29 June or 27 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - transferred to England for duty on 28 January 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no citation - unit recommendation dated 2 March 1918: "Recommended for 'Mention' for valuable services rendered in the Field and for displaying a conspicuous devotion to duty."

Private Leonard Endicott

Born on 18 July 1889 in Devonshire, England - husband of Etta Mossil Endicott, Ottawa, Ontario (later London, England) - son of Samuel and Jemima Endicott - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 19 February 1915, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410456) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 25 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.2), Belgium.