Private Charles Henry Harvey

Born on 1 August 1897 in Southampton, England - son of Sarah Harvey, Southampton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 November 1915 (number 145391) - departed Halifax onboard S.S. "Missanabie" on 19 June 1916 - arrived in Liverpool, England, on 28 June 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 with a gun-shot wound and a compound fracture to the right arm - admitted to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport, France, on 18 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre on 30 November 1916 - admitted to Shirley Warren Hospital in Southampton, England, on 30 November 1916 - taken on the strength of the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot on 11 March 1917 - admitted to Canadian Convalescent Hospital Hillingdon House in Uxbridge, England, on 25 March 1917 - discharged from CCH Hillingdon House on 22 May 1917 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 24 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the KCR Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bushey, England, on 26 June 1917 - struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 29 August 1917 - struck off strength to No. 11 General Hospital on 14 September 1917 - taken on strength of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on 1 November 1917 - on command to 1st CDD Buxton on 9 November 1917 - sailed from Liverpool for Canada on SS "Saxonia" on 17 November 1917 - taken on strength of No. 3 Special Service Company on 19 December 1917 - declared non-effective on 1 February 1918 - taken on strength # 3 Military District Detachment on 23 February 1918 - transferred to No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, on 27 February 1918 - admitted to St. Lukes Base Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 March 1918 with an infectious disease - discharged from St. Lukes on 27 March 1918 - taken on strength of No. 3 Battalion, Garrison Regiment, CEF, on 30 May 1918 - taken on strength of No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, on 2 July 1918 - promoted to lance-corporal on 3 July 1918 - discharged from No. 3 Detachment, Canadian Military Police, in Kingston, Ontario, on 4 December 1918 being medically unfit for general service (limited movement of right arm).

Died in Veterans' Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, on 26 September 1961.

(Library and Archives Canada, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 4133-9, personnel file, Harvey, Charles H. (via www.collectionscanada.gc.ca); anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926, p.106)

Private John Alexander Henderson

Born on 23 December 1884 in London, England - husband of J. Henderson, Kingston, Ontario - son of John Henderson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as civilian hospital orderly; single; currently a member of the active militia (no details); previously served in the military (no details); Church of England; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 February 1915 (number 410553) - transferred[?] to the 200th Battalion, CEF, on 14 April 1917[?] - rejoined the 38th[?] - died of disease on 5 October 1919 - buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery (grave lot 180, section D), Ontario.

(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; Peter Gower (comp.), Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do (Kingston: n.p., 2008))

Private Irving Frank Hudson

Born on 27 January 1884 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Mrs. Hattie Glissick, Hall, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberjack; single; no current military service; previously served with the 14th Infantry, US Army; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 March 1915 (number 410381) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF.

(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)

Private James Hayes

Born on 24 May 1893 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Hyam Wood, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment (three years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410162) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - wounded on 7 December 1915 - wounded on 8 March 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)

Sergeant John Edward Hawes

Born on 20 October 1896 in England - no next of kin - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as mill hand; single; no current military service; previously served with the "cadets" (one year); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410264) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF.

(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)

Private Alexander Hutchison

Born on 24 August 1887 in Lanarkshire, Scotland - son of George Hutchison, Lanarkshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as weaver, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 23 March 1915 (number 410784) - 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 inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hutchison'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 George Frederick Horton

Born on 15 April 1885 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England - husband of Helen Horton, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as brickmaker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 725121) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Cpl Horton'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 Ferdinand Fred Hoelke

Born on 13 May 1896 in Canada - stepson of Mrs. Fred Hoelke, Overbrook, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. Melinda Hoelke, Glen Ammond, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as car repairer, single, currently a member of the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (one year), Protestant, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 January 1915 (number 410051) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 24 December 1915 - declared missing in action, presumed dead, on 9 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hoelke'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 Geoffrey Mitchell Hodgson

Born on 10 June 1892 in Winchester, Hampshire, England - next of Kin listed as Reverend J.H. Hodgson, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as Bank of Montreal clerk, single, currently a member of the 3rd Victoria Rifles (three months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 20 March 1915 (number 410993) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 14 October 1915 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hodgson'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 George Alfred Hobbs

Born on 5 July 1886 in Kincardine, Ontario - husband of Roseanne Hobbs, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of William and Ellen Hobbs, West Lorne, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in West Lorne, Ontario, trade as farmer, married with four children, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 190024) - 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 the image of Pte. Hobbs).

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hobbs'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 Frederick Joseph Hoath

Born on 9 October 1886 in Jarvis Brook, Sussex, England - son of Samuel Hoath, Jarvis Brook, Sussex, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, 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 410773) - 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 11 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hoath'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)

Lance-Corporal Wilfred George Hendy

Born on 28 December 1894 in Bristol, England - son of George Hendy, Bristol, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Pembroke, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served with the 43rd Regiment's guards at Petawawa (5 August 1915 to 17 January 1916), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 145 pounds, fair complexion, light hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 18 January 1916 (number 788848) - 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 L/Cpl Hendy'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 George Cole Hefford

Born on 25 May 1891 in Yorkshire, England - husband of May Catherine Hefford (later Granger), Dutton, Ontario - son of Hannah E. Hefford, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as tinsmith, married with two children, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 189987) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hefford'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 George Hearns

Born on 6 September 1897 in Frankford, Ontario - friend of George Henderson, Corbyville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 80th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 20 November 1915 (number 220233) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 18 July 1916 - 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 Hearns's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

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

Private John Patrick Hayes

Born on 17 March 1892 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Harriet Harris, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, single, no current military service, previously served with the East Surrey Regiment (six months), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410505) - 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 Hayes'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 LeRoy Vivian Harris

Born on 25 August 1893 in Lehi, Utah - son of Charles V. Harris, Magrath, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Magrath, Alberta, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Active Militia (no unit mentioned), no previous military service, Latter Day Saints, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, in Magrath, Alberta, on 4 April 1916 (number 552987) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Harris'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", www.cwgc.org)

Private Cyril Harrington

Born on 1 July 1885 in Newport, Monmouthshire, England - son of William Harrington, Newport, Monmouthshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.75 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on 16 March 1915 (number 411098) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 15 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Harrington'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 Patrick Hannigan

Born on 12 May 1898 in Newburg, New Brunswick - son of Mrs. Thomas Hannigan, Woodstock, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as millhelper, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, on 17 August 1916 (number 1033261) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - killed in action on 27 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hannigan'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" database (www.cwgc.org))

Private Joseph William Hanley

Born on 25 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Joseph and Mary (nee Kirby) Hanley, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bell boy, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards (since 30 January 1915), no previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 February 1915 (number 410301) - 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 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hanley'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 Richard Hall

Born on 27 May 1888 in Manchester, England - husband of Janet Hall, Highgate, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 February 1916 (number 189971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - killed in action on 3 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hall'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)