Born on 28 January 1883 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Beatrice McEwan, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as painter and decorator; married; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (eleven years); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 March 1916 (number 640014) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 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)
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Lieutenant Francis Chevers McElroy
Born on 15 August 1888 in Richmond, Ontario - son of William McElroy, Richmond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario; trade as bank clerk; Church of England; currently a member of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (five years); no previous military service.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 22 March 1916 - reserved to the temporary rank of Lieutenant for the purpose of proceeding to France on 1 January 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918 - promoted as Honorary Captain and Temporary Quartermaster on 23 December 1918 - promoted to Acting Major from 16 January to 2 July 1919 - 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Captain on 22 March 1916 - reserved to the temporary rank of Lieutenant for the purpose of proceeding to France on 1 January 1918 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 September 1918 - promoted as Honorary Captain and Temporary Quartermaster on 23 December 1918 - promoted to Acting Major from 16 January to 2 July 1919 - 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Private Frank Lewis McElhiney
Born on 16 February 1878 in Windsor, Nova Scotia - husband of Thresia McElhiney, Erie, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Windsor, Nova Scotia - trade as carpenter; married; currently a member of the 81st Regiment (cook); no previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 155 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Nova Scotia, on 13 December 1915 (number 733310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 12 May 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)
Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Nova Scotia, on 13 December 1915 (number 733310) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 March 1917 - invalided sick to England on 12 May 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)
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Private Peter Cockburn McEdwards
Born on 14 June 1900 in Gravenhurst, Ontario - son of Martha McEdwards, Gravenhurst, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Gravenhurst, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 122nd Battalion, CEF, in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 763650) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 27 or 28 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 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; e-mail from grandson, Peter Stephen Mcedwards, 11 July 2013)
Joined the 122nd Battalion, CEF, in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on 1 May 1916 (number 763650) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 27 or 28 June 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 19 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; e-mail from grandson, Peter Stephen Mcedwards, 11 July 2013)
Private Lauchern McEachern
Born on 12 December 1895 in Eldon Township, Victoria County, Ontario - son of Mrs. Jennie McEachern - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Woodville, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Woodville, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 725596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Woodville, Ontario, on 2 February 1916 (number 725596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - 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)
Monday, 8 November 2010
Private Angus McEachern
Born on 8 January 1897 in Oakley, Muskoka, Ontario - son of Peter McEachern, Woodville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Woodville, 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; brown hair.
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 725025) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 19 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)
Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 16 December 1915 (number 725025) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 28 May 1917 - wounded on 26 or 29 June 1917 - invalided to England on 19 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)
Lieutenant Hugh Allan McDougall
Born on 18 October 1877 in Brodie, Ontario - husband of Jean McDougall, South Porcupine, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as merchant; Protestant; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; previously served with the 5th RSC (five years) and in South African (one year).
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Borden, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 10 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - wounded on 26 April 1917 - invalided to England on 1 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 25 June or 13 July 1917 - promoted to Acting-Captain on 27 September 1917 - promoted to Captain on 27 March 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)
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in Camp Borden, Ontario, as a Lieutenant on 10 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 30 November 1916 - wounded on 26 April 1917 - invalided to England on 1 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps, CEF, on 25 June or 13 July 1917 - promoted to Acting-Captain on 27 September 1917 - promoted to Captain on 27 March 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)
Sunday, 7 November 2010
Private Gordon McDougall
Born on 29 September 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. William McDougall, Kenross, Michigan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; currently a member of the Active Militia (no details provided); no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 58th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 30 June 1915 (number 453094) - landed in France with the 58th Battalion on 20 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 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)
Joined the 58th Battalion, CEF, in Niagara Camp, Ontario, on 30 June 1915 (number 453094) - landed in France with the 58th Battalion on 20 February 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 7 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)
Captain Edward Stuart McDougall
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915 - promoted to Major - wounded on 6 June 1916 - rejoined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 5 October 1916.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
(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)
Saturday, 6 November 2010
Private Angus Archibald MacDougall
Born on 22 June 1890 in Vancouver, British Columbia - son of D. MacDougall, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as McGill student; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 6 feet 4 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411055) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as a Lieutenant on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 8 December 1916.
Awarded the Military Cross.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 17 March 1915 (number 411055) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as a Lieutenant on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 8 December 1916.
Awarded the Military Cross.
(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 Patrick McDonald
Born on 19 September 1886 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Martin McDonald, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as father; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current military service; previously served with the 43rd Regiment; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; medium dark complexion; dark grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055956) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.20), 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 11 January 1918 (number 3055956) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 June 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.20), 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)
Friday, 5 November 2010
Private William McDonald
Born on 14 September 1897 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of James McDonald, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Greenfield, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 January 1919: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch' for services as Clerk in Battalion Orderly Room."
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, Sept 27th to 30th 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; 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))
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 633126) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 October 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 17 January 1919: "Recommended for Mention in 'Peace Despatch' for services as Clerk in Battalion Orderly Room."
Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, Sept 27th to 30th 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; 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 Walter McDonald
Born on 25 June 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Annie McDonald, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as driver; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669261) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 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)
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 669261) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 30 or 31 October 1917 - invalided to England on 13 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 September 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 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)
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Lieutenant John Ranald McDonald
Born on 20 December 1892 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Jane McDonald, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk; single; currently a member of the 59th Regiment (as signal sergeant) (six years); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 6 feet 0 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 April 1915 (number 410955) - 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 30 October or 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 2 November 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 4 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 January 1918 - wounded on 27 May 1918 - invalided to England on 3 June 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Ottawa, Ontario, on 18 April 1915 (number 410955) - 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 30 October or 1 November 1916 - invalided to England on 2 November 1916 - commissioned as a Lieutenant with the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 4 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 January 1918 - wounded on 27 May 1918 - invalided to England on 3 June 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 Gordon John McDonald
Born on 10 April 1897 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of William McDonald, Owen Sound, Ontario - at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Abbey, Saskatchewan; single; Presbyterian; trade as grain buyer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; medium brown hair.
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 11 March 1918 (number 1263711) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.3), 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)
Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, CEF, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on 11 March 1918 (number 1263711) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 6 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - killed in action on 27 September 1918 - buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery (grave III.A.3), 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)
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Private George Duncan McDonald
Born on 1 July 1888 in Alexandria, Ontario - son of Angus McDonald, Alexandria, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bookkeeper; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410670) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 10 or 11 June 1916 - wounded on 11 June 1917 - wounded on 8 December 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410670) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 10 or 11 June 1916 - wounded on 11 June 1917 - wounded on 8 December 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 George McDonald
Born on 5 July 1887 in Lanarkshire, Scotland - cousin of George Rowe, North Sidney, Nova Scotia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd Battalion, Scottish Rifles (three years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 January 1915 (number 410551) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 September 1916 - patient at Canadian Military Hospital, Eastbourne, England - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.
(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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 29 January 1915 (number 410551) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 15 September 1916 - patient at Canadian Military Hospital, Eastbourne, England - invalided to Canada for further medical treatment.
(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)
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Private Edward Allan McDonald
Born on 27 August 1887 in Carleton Place, Ontario - son of Allan McDonald, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 January 1915 (number 410431) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 22 May 1916 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 8 January 1917 - transferred to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 13 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)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 January 1915 (number 410431) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 22 May 1916 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Labour Battalion, CEF, on 8 January 1917 - transferred to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Works Company, CEF, on 13 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 Garret McDonald
Born on 21 October 1896 in Apple Hill, Ontario - son of R.J. (or Donald) and Margaret McDonald, Apple Hill, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Apple Hill, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Princess Louise's Dragoon Guards (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 633247) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 15 September 1917 - invalided to England on 28 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - died of sickness in France on 19 February 1919 - buried in Étaples Military Cemetery (grave LXXII.C.12), 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)
Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 633247) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 15 September 1917 - invalided to England on 28 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1918 - wounded on 12 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - died of sickness in France on 19 February 1919 - buried in Étaples Military Cemetery (grave LXXII.C.12), 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)
Monday, 1 November 2010
Private Douglas McDonald
Born on 4 February 1895 in Stratford, Ontario - friend of Miss Adelina Steppler, Sebringville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Stratford, Ontario; trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 727625) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), 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)
Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 1 March 1916 (number 727625) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), 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)
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