Private William Henry O'Reilly

Born on 13 March 1889 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mrs. William H. O'Reilly, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as painter; married; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Field Battery (Ottawa, two years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639304) - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 3 August 1917 - later served with reserve units.

(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 John Henry Outhwaite

Born on 27 September 1896 in Shelbourne, Ontario - son of (late) George and Annie Outhwaite, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 775148) - 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 Outhwaite'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)

Acting-Lance-Corporal Franklin George Osborne

Born on 21 November 1893 in Iroquois, Ontario - son of Albert James Osborne, Iroquois, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 January 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410574) - 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 3 November 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of A/L/Cpl Osborne'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 Patrick Joseph O'Neill

Born on 22 August 1882 in Lindsay, Ontario - son of Thomas O'Neill, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410572) - 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 Cpl O'Neill'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 Clifford James O'Neil

Born on 11 July 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Alex and Jane O'Neil, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6.25 inches; chest of 36[?] inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410163) - 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 O'Neil'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)

Lieutenant Thomas Sargent Owens

Born on 20 June 1889 in Montreal, Quebec - husband of Mrs. Dorothy H. Owens, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Thomas P. Owens, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment on 2 August 1915: trade as advocate; single; currently a member of the 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 1.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 2 August 1915 - discharged from the 73rd Battalion in April 1916 - joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 April 1916 - appointed acting captain while "specially employed" on 7 November 1917 - relinquished rank of acting captain "on ceasing to be specifically employed" on 3 December 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 4 April 1918 - died on 11 August 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Crouy British Cemetery (grave V.C.9), 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)

Private Christopher John Owens

Born on 14 March 1868 in London, England - husband of Louisa Owens, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; married; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Garrison Artillery (twenty-one years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; grey hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410848) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - later served with the Canadian Records Office and 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)

Private William Stanley Ousman

Born on 28 October 1890 in Eastham, Cheshire, England - son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ousman, Calgary, Alberta - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as secretary to Chairman, Canadian [?] Association, Montreal; single; no current or previous military service; Congregationalist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 (number 410165) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 3 January 1918 - later served with reserve units - promoted to acting-sergeant.

(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 Arthur Ousman

Born on 16 April 1894 in Lancashire, England - son of Joel and Elizabeth Ousman, Calgary, Alberta (later Montreal, Quebec) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as masher/mosher[?]; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 56th Battalion, CEF, in Calgary, Alberta, on 12 May 1915 (number 446832) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 3 or 4 July 1916 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Canadian Cemetery No.2 (Sp. Mem. No.23), 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)

Private Joseph Alfred Ouimet

Born on 7 March 1885 in Montreal, Quebec - son of John Ouimet, St. Rene[?], Quebec - brother-in-law of Joe Vaillancourt, Wottonmill, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 43 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410847) - 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 27 October 1916 - invalided to England on 31 October 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 March 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1917 - wounded on 31 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 31 October 1917 - 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)

Sergeant Sheldon Peter Ouderkirk

Born on 29 May 1894 in Finch Township, Ontario - son of William Henry Ouderkirk, Chesterville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk (with Bank of Ottawa in South Mountain, Ontario); single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 4.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium fair complexion; greenish-blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 July 1915 (number 410166) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 January 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 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 Herbert Daniel Ostler

Born on 17 July 1896 in Norfolk, England - son of Carolin Ostler, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as shoe operator; single; no current military service; previously served with the 9th Mississauga Horse (three months as a private); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 670028) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 8 April 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 Thomas Reuben Osgood

Born on 8 October 1891 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Osgood, Redcliffe, Alberta - brother of Private Alfred George Osgood, 38th Battalion, CEF - 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 4.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 March 1915 (number 410576) - 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 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 January 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 Alfred George Osgood

Born on 6 October 1893 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emma Osfood, Redcliffe, Alberta - brother of Private Thomas Reuben Osgood, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 29 March 1915 (number 410575) - 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 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 31 December 1918.

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

Private Thomas William Osborne

Born on 16 October 1895 in Banbury, Oxford, England - brother of Rose Osborne, Banbury, Oxford, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Seagrove, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 29 November 1915 (number 724603) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps, 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Thomas Osborn

Born on 29 October 1877 in London, England - husband of Annie Osborn, St. Thomas, Ontario - son of Henry Richard and Margaret Anna Osborn, Dutton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Dutton, Ontario; trade as railway section hand; married with two children; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3.75 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 4 December 1915 (number 189547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Bucquoy Road Cemetery (grave IV.C.21), 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)

Private Sylvester Osborne

Born on 17 March 1885 in Peel County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Osborne, Burnhamthorpe, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Burnhamthorpe, Ontario; trade as lineman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 April 1916 (number 776042) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 February 1917 - wounded on 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 July 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 Alfred Osborne

Born on 8 September 1899 (claimed 30 August 1897 at enlistment) in London, England - son of Mrs. William Wingfield, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Meaford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 32.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; light blue eyes; sandy hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 838647) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 9 January 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 George Orr

Son of George and Helen Fitz-Patrick Orr, Ottawa, Ontario.

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 20 October 1917 (number 3055058) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 April 1918 - died on 2 October 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Duisans British Cemetery (grave VIII.A.87), 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 Edward Herbert Orpen

Born on 24 April 1889 in Toronto, Ontario - brother of Mable Orpen, Guelph, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410573) - 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 2 or 3 September 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 September 1916 - wounded on 26 or 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 7 August 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)