Private Melrose Edward Frederick

Son of Edward and Alice Frederick, St. Thomas, Ontario.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, on 18 December 1915 - 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.

(Photo of Pte. Frederick - he's on the viewers left, his brother Walter on the right - courtesy of Paul Freeman).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Frederick'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 Orville Osborne Fletcher

Born on 16 March 1892 in Campbellville, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Thomas Richardson, Campbellville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 April 1915 (number 410093) - 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 Pte Fletcher'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 Cecil Fiedler

Born on 15 January 1891 in Cheshire, England - son of Charles and Mary Elizabeth Fiedler, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.25 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 725240) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Fiedler'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 Edward Lloyd Farrell

Born on 12 August 1893 in Horton, Renfrew, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jno Farrell, Portage Dufort, Quebec - husband of Mrs. S. York (formerly Farrell), Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current military service, previously served with the 3rd Field Company Engineers in Petawawa, Ontario, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 788514) - 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 Farrell'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)

Sergeant Harold Thomas Flynn

Born on 5 April 1897 in Maniwaki, Quebec - son of Henry Thomas and Bridget O'Connon Flynn, Maniwaki, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk, single, currently serving with the 43rd Regiment (since 19 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410950) - 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 18 November 1916 - died of his wounds on 19 November 1916 - buried in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension (grave I.Q.13), France.

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench Nov. 18/16, he led a party to dig out a M.G. crew who had been buried.  He established communication with our captured position.  Later he volunteered to deliver a message to our front line and when returning was mortally wounded."

(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)

Private George Field

Born on 29 December 1893 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Bridget Field, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the 42rd Regiment (Petawawa guard) (for four months), no previous military service, Protestant, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 1 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410270) - 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 4 November 1916 - [rejoined?] - killed in action on 26 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IV.A.11), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Field'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)

Private Andrew Fergus

Born on 17 May 1898 in Dumbarton, Scotland - son of Samuel Johnston and Helen McKechnie Fergus - brother of Miss Mary Fergus, Maxville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Maxville, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 633394) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 13 August 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave IX.C.4), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Fergus's headstone that I took in La Chaudière Military 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 Harold George Frazer

Born on 3 April 1896 in London, England - son of William and Clara Frazer, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a bugler on 20 April 1915 (number 410097) - 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 I.C.8), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Frazer'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)

Private Herbert Henry Fillmore

Born on 27 March 1898 in Fingal, Ontario - son of Edward Fillmore, PO Dutton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as telegrapher, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33.25 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 190056) - 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 I.D.9), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Fillmore's headstone at Regina Trench Cemetery that I took in Aug 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 Thomas Fraser

Born on 12 April 1896 in Bannockburn, Scotland – son of Mrs. I.S. Fraser, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as telegraph operator; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 144085) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 29 October 1916 – died of those wounds on 13 December 1916 – buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension (grave O.III.P.1), France.

(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.100)

Sergeant Arthur Bruce Freeman, MM

Born on 19 September 1896 in St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Mrs. Martha Freeman, St. Thomas, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as laundry hand, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 190301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - served as a Lewis gunner with the 38th Battalion - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - citation (from Paul Freeman's collection): "For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during operations on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE from October 29th to November 2nd 1917. This man was in charge of a Lewis gun crew, which duty he performed with conspicuous courage and satisfaction. He remained on duty during almost the whole of this period himself. At all times notwithstanding heavy hostile fire, he kept his gun in action and his crew organised for attack. During the intense enemy barrage on the night of October 31st, his Platoon Officer gave him permission to withdraw from his section to a less exposed position, which he declined to take advantage of, pointing out that he desired to be in readiness for any counter attack that might [sic] and held this post, protected his gun from becoming mud clogged by reason of the earth being thrown all around the position by artillery fire, by lying himself along side it. Throughout he did more than his duty at all times." - unit recommendation dated 7 November 1917: "He performed his duties with conspicuous courage and satisfaction during the operations Oct. 29th to Nov. 2/17."

After returning from the war, Freeman raised nine children and was later the grandfather to twenty-seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He worked as a letter carried for Canada Post from 1935 to 1961 when he retired. Freeman was active in the post-war 91st Battalion, CEF, and 38th Battalion, CEF, Associations and was a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion's Branch No. 41 (Lord Elgin) in St. Thomas, Ontario.

(Many, many thanks to Sergeant Freeman's grandson, Paul Freeman, for the photograph and the additional personal information.)

Private Walter Howard Frederick

Born on 8 October 1897 in Reward Township, Kent, Ontario - son of Mrs. Alfred Frederick, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as farm labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 7 April 1916 (number 190278) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 20 April 1917.

(Photo of Pte. Frederick - on the viewer's right, his brother Melrose on the left) courtesy of Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives).

(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 John Flemming

Born on 18 March 1894 in Ireland - brother of Mary Flemming, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Stittsville, Ontario, single, Methodist, trade as farmer, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, medium dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1918 (number 3320187) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died on 16 January 1952 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(Updated with a photo of Private Flemming's 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)

Private Tony Frank

Born on 1 November 1888 in Italy - husband of Amy Frank, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife, trade as contractor, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410738) - 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 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917.

Died on 11 April 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 Thomas William Fuller

Born on 17 October 1898 in London, England - son of Mrs. Lottie Fuller, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Springfield, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 April 1916 (number 190205) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 13 January 1917 - invalided to England on 6 February 1917.

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

(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 James William Firmin

Born on 22 January 1895 in Norfolk, England - son of Mrs. Hannah Firmin, Norfolk, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 189984) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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

(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 Francis George Fairhurst

Born on 9 August 1890 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Jennie Stroud, London, England - 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 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 (number 410268) - 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 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - invalided to England on 18 April 1918.

Later served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers - died on 15 July 1983 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

Private Albert Fickling

38 years old at the time of his death - emigrated to Canada before 1907 - son of Richard and Jane Fickling, London, England - husband of Hannah Fickling, Toronto, Ontario - father of Leslie Albert William Fickling (1907-87).

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1915 (number 410752) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - died of his wounds on 4 June 1916 - buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery (grave II.B.10), Belgium.

(Many thanks to Roger Fickling for the additional information provided).

Lance-Corporal Harry Fry

Born on 28 February 1894 in Brighton, England - brother of Mrs. George Rumble, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as blacksmith, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410741) - 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 F.18), France.

Update: a photo of Lance-Corporal Fry's headstone at Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery.

Private George Lyall Fraser, MM

Born on 10 May 1894 in Port Arthur, Ontario - son of J.A. Fraser, Atlin, 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 9 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark hair - at the time of his reenlistment in 1918: present address in Vancouver, British Columbia, trade as "was student Civil Engineering".

Graduated from McGill College British Columbia with a degree in science in 1913-15.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 24 March 1915 (number 411058) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - promoted to Bombing Corporal in April 1916 - promoted to Sergeant in April 1916 - wounded at Mount Sorrel, Belgium, on 16 or 17 July 1916 - wounded at Regina Trench, France, on 8 October 1916 - invalided to England on 25 November 1916 - invalided to Canada on 1 April 1917 - joined the 11th Special Service Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, in August 1917 - attached to the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission in the United States in August 1917 - commissioned in the CEF as a Lieutenant in April 1918 - joined the 11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 July 1918 - served as the battalion adjutant from 1 May 1919 - discharged from the CEF in October 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the Somme on 8 October 1916.

(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.50)