Private Thomas Charles Good

Born on 19 June 1879 in Bracebridge, Ontario - husband of Mrs. Thomas Good, Richmond Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Richmond Hill, Ontario, trade as railwayman, married, no current military service, previously served with the Grenadiers (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 38.25 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 November 1915 (number 775065) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 when an enemy shell struck the bunker he was sheltering in - invalided to England on 7 July 1917 - returned to Canada on 28 November 1917.

Married to Jessamine Stephenson, fathered four daughters and one son.

Worked as a railwayman after the war. Died on 17 August 1939.

(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 from Darlene McLellan, 15 March 2016)

Private Wilfred Guilmet

Born on 14 October 1897 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Adolphe and Marie Guilmet, Cornwall, 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 5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark-medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 27 April 1915 (parents provided a signed note giving their consent) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, on 10 June 1915 (number 410293) - 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 Guilmet'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 Griffiths

Born on 14 April 1894 in Liverpool, England - son of Charles Minton and Mary Ann Griffiths (nee Hicklin), Liverpool, England - brother of Charles David Griffiths, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as trunk maker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410292) - 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 3 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Griffiths'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 Arthur Erskine Goodeve

Born on 30 March 1895 in Chesley, Ontario - son of Arthur Samuel Goodeve, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the McGill Canadian Officers' Training Corps and the Rossland Cadet Corps (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 8 March 1915 (number 410946) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - killed in action on 17 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Goodeve'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 Alexander Frater Gibson

Born on 26 May 1894 in New Westminster, British Columbia - son of George Frater and Rosamonde Watt Gibson, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served with the Vancouver High School cadets (two years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, green eyes, medium hair.

Attended Lord Roberts Public School and King Edward High School, Vancouver, British Columbia - attended McGill University College, British Columbia, from 1911 to 1915 - graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1916 [sic?].

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411041) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded at Ypres, Belgium, on 7 or 13 May 1916 - invalided to England - commissioned as a Lieutenant and transferred to the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 21 September 1916 - killed in action on 8 October 1916 - "last seen leading his men into action at Regina Trench on October 8, 1916. He was later reported missing and presumed dead. On November 25, 1916, he was definitely reported killed in action." - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Gibson'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, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.53)

Private Cecil Newton Garrett

Born on 27 February 1896 in Sharbot Lake, Ontario - son of Newton and Debra Annie Garrett, Sharbot Lake, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with "E" Company, 47th Regiment (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410494) - 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 29 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 November 1916 - declared missing, presumed dead, on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial.

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

(Updated with a photo of Pte Garrett'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; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008), p.62)

Private Laurence Gardiner

Born on 18 November 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Clara Gardiner, Bradley, Maine - 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 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 7 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410745) - 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 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Gardiner'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 Adolf Galovitch

Son of Peter and Antonia Galovitch, Russia.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 15 or 22 February 1915 (number 410102) - 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 Galovitch'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)

Lance-Corporal George Nelson Gallinger

Born on 4 October 1894 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gallinger, Cornwall, Ontario, and the late Daniel Henry Gallinger - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade plater, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 9 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410744) - 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 October 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Galinger'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 James Alexander Gallaway

Born on 29 September 1892 in Wyman, Quebec - son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Gallaway - brother of Alfred Gallaway, Westmeath, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wyman, Quebec, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Arnprior, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 788289) - 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 Gallaway'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 Leo Gagnon

Born on 10 May 1891 in Mumy Bay, Quebec - son of Henry Gagnon, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: single, trade as farmer, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Rockcliffe Camp, Ontario, on 27 September 1915 (number 145002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - 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 Gagnon'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)

Corporal William Henry Gibbins

Born on 20 February 1890 in London, England - husband of Emma Jane Gibbins, Gananoque, Ontario - son of George and Mary Gibbins - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 21 December 1915 (number 639413) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Gibbins and his son, George, taken before Gibbins left Canada for overseas.  My many thanks to Geraldine Chase and Bill Beswetherick of the "Gananoque Remembers" project for sending me this image and for allowing me to use in Cpl Gibbins'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)

Private William Arnold Charles Gale

Born on 17 February 1896 in Stafford Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Jane Gale, Pembroke, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 42nd Regiment Guards Petawawa (2 April 1915 to 10 January 1916), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, weight of 168 pounds, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, sallow complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 788845) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave II.B.10), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Gale'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)

Lieutenant Robert Eric Greene

Born on 16 September 1882 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Godfrey Benning and Olivia Rebecca Greene, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank manager, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (two years), Church of England, height of 6 feet 1.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - buried in Regina Trench Cemetery (grave VI.B.9), France.

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

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Joseph Gill

Born on 18 December 1876 or 1877 in Pierreville, Quebec - brother of Wilrick Gill, Pierreville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as bushman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, light brown eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 10th Battalion, CEF, on SS Scandinavian on 1 October 1914 - [discharged] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410747) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave IV.L.24), France.

(Updated with image of the headstone for Pte Gill that I took at Pozières Cemetery 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 Linton Valentine Gray

Born on 14 February 1892 in Manitoba - son of T.L. Gray, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the 72nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders of Canada (three months), Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411165) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Regiment, CEF, on 5 October 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps on 22 January 1917 - serving with 7 Squadron, RFC, at the time of his death - reported missing, presumed dead, on 16 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, France.

(Updated with images of Private Gray's inscription on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, Arras, France, taken by me 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 Thomas Vernon Gibson

Born on 15 March 1893 in Baldwin, Michigan (to Canadian parents) - brother of Mrs. Lillian Margaret Dale, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as steamfitter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410279) - 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 30 September or 1 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - wounded on 1 November 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died on 14 April 1964 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(Updated with an image of Sgt. Gibson'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 Frederick Charles Gardner

Born on 30 April 1897 in Brentford, Middlesex, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, Dexter, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Dexter, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 189611) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 22 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 29 September or 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 6 October 1918.

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

(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 Linus Cuthbert Garnham

Born on 1 February 1895 in Straffordville, Ontario - son of W.F. Garnham, Lambton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 17 February 1916 (number 189989) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 13 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 November 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 January 1917.

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

(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 Ian Gibson

Born on 9 October 1895 in Plattsville, Ontario - son of G.F. Gibson, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student, single, no current military service, previously served in the Vancouver High School cadets (two years), Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 4 inches, chest of 41.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, greyish green eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 5 March 1915 (number 411040) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - promoted to Corporal in September 1915 - wounded in Sanctuary Wood, Belgium, on 3 June 1916 - invalided to England in June 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant in 1917 - rejoined the PPCLI in May or on 20 September 1917 - wounded at Passchendaele, Belgium, on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England in November 1917 - invalided to Canada in July 1918 - discharged from the CEF in August 1918.

Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Anonymous, Record of Service 1914-1918: University of British Columbia, McGill British Columbia, Vancouver College (Vancouver: Lionel Ward & Company, Ltd., 1924), p.52