Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) James Kemp Irwin, DCM

Born on 4 April 1897 in Norwich, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Irwin, Waterford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as bank clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 10 March 1916 (number 190104) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion to attend the Officers' Training Course as a cadet on 27 October 1918 - commission not received before the Armistice was concluded.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the attack on the Drocourt-Queant line on September 2, 1918. During the attack he moved in advance of the company under intense machine-gun fire through the wire. In the assault with the battalion on the left he saved a critical situation by manoeuvering a platoon and clearing up an enemy machine-gun nest. When his officers had become casualties he led the company to the final objective and consolidated." - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry, as C.S.M. of 'D' Company, during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

Recommended for an unnamed award on 3 July 1917: "This N.C.O. rendered most valuable service while in charge of patrols and in assisting Sgt. Nunney in his work."

(Many thanks to Paul Freeman and the Elgin County Archives for the image of WO II Irwin).

(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; 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 Frank Ivison

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, on 22 December 1915 (number 725059) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the 8th Canadian Area Employment Company, CEF, on 27 September 1917 - later promoted to acting corporal.

(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)

Corporal Sydney Isbell

Born on 1 July 1898 in Plymouth, England - son of Mrs. Florence McLeod, Plymouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario; trade as blacksmith; single; no current military service; previously served with the 41st Regiment (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion, blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 18 February 1916 (number 639646) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 23 October 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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)

Private William Ewing Irwin

Born on 28 December 1888 in Castle Rock, Ireland - husband of Nora Irwin, Detroit, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Windsor, Ontario; trade as mechanic; married; no current or previous military experience; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; black hair.

Joined the Signals Training Depot, Canadian Engineers, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 15 June 1917 (number 2265878) - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 12 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 June 1918 - wounded on 25 July 1918 - invalided to England on 10 August 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)

Lieutenant William Eric Cromlin Irwin

Born on 24 January 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - next of kin listed as Colonel Irwin, Ottawa, Ottawa - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as electrical engineer; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; previously served with the McGill Canadian Officers' Training Corps; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey-blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, as a Lieutenant on 17 February 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 25 July 1915 - wounded on 2 or 3 June 1916 - returned to Canada on 1 December 1916 - served with the PPCLI Depot from 15 June 1917 to 14 February 1918 - served with the Branch of the Canadian General Staff Military Headquarters from 15 February 1918 to 25 January 1919.

Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches on 1 June 1917 (London Gazette No. 30107).

(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 Henry Klingender Irwin

Born on 25 February 1883 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England - husband of Mary Ellen Irwin, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as carpenter; married; currently a member of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.75 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 27 December 1915 (number 775093) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - later invalided to Canada for further medical treatment at the Ontario Military Hospital at Orpington.

(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)

Major Lennox Irving

Born on 16 May 1863 in Pembroke, Ontario - brother of Annie E. Irving, Cleveland, Ohio - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as barrister at law; Presbyterian; currently a Reserve Officer with the 42nd Regiment; previously served with the Queen's Rifle Corps and as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 42nd Regiment.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Renfrew, Ontario, on 17 July 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major from 17 to 26 June 1917.

Died on 10 November 1938.

(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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

Private Ernest Milton Irving

Born on 22 April 1898 in Milltown, Maine - son of William Irving, Milltown, Maine - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Stephen, New Brunswick; trade as house painter; single; no current or previous military service; Baptist / Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; dark eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Saint John, New Brunswick, on 12 June 1916 (number 1033019) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 February 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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)

Private Edward H. Ireland

Born on 4 July 1891 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Reverend J. Ellis Ireland, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as law student; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.1 inches; chest of 36.6 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410972) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - killed in action on 2 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10), Belgium.

(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 Wilbert John Inwood

Born on 2 March 1895 in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Inwood, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; currently a member of "C" Company, 42nd Regiment; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; red hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 26 January 1915 (number 410826) - transferred to 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - wounded on 9 or 12 August 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)

Private Stephen Ingle

Born on 15 September 1870 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Sarah Ingle, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor, single, currently a member of the 45th Regiment (three years), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, hazel eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 June 1915 (number 410786) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 25 May 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)

Private George Ind

Born on 27 February 1883 in London, England - next of kin listed as George Ind, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as varnish maker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 14 December 1915 (number 775639) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 11 January 1917 - buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave IV.B.6), France.

(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 George Victor Ince, MM

Born on 23 December 1893 in Hounslow, England - son of George Ince, Perth, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as coremaker, single, currently a member of the 42nd Regiment's guard in Petawawa, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, light 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 410318) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (awarded 19 February 1917): "For bravery in the field."

(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; 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 William Walter Ilsley

Born on 28 June 1893 in London, England - son of Ellen Ilsley, London, England - 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 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410317) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - transferred to the 12th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 14 October 1917.

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

Private Charles Milton Iles

Born on 4 November 1882 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Edward Iles, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as machine operator, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 2 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410316) - 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 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.

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

Private Harold Iliffe

Born on 23 September 1875 in London, England - husband of Mary Selina Iliffe, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as spinner, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 5 February 1916 (number 669627) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 27 April 1917.

Died on 8 January 1923.

(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 Percy Igglesden

Born on 25 August 1883 in London, England - husband of Florence Igglesden, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410117) - 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 Engineers, CEF, on 27 June 1917.

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

Corporal Herman Ibey

Born on 6 May 1895 in Glen Miller, Ontario - husband of Ethel Ibey, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Frankford, Ontario, married, Church of England, trade as machinist, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 27 March 1918 (number 3057532) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 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)