Born on 15 April 1879 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Scotland – brother of Mrs. Anna Walton, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Scotland – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Minnedosa, Manitoba; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2.5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, on 25 November 1915 (number 291786) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 – declared missing, presumed dead, on 30 October 1917 – name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.
(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, 5 September 2012
Acting-Lance-Sergeant Alfred Thompson
Born on 22 September 1881 in Littlie Clacton, Essex, England – son of Mrs. Annie Mary Thompson, Little Clacton, Essex, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Royal Navy (seven-and-a-half years); Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; hazel eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 March 1915 (number 410205) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – accidentally injured on 2 November 1916 or wounded on 3 November 1916 – invalided to England on 8 November 1916.
(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 3 March 1915 (number 410205) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – accidentally injured on 2 November 1916 or wounded on 3 November 1916 – invalided to England on 8 November 1916.
(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, 4 September 2012
Private William George Thomas
Born on 10 December 1881 in Liverpool, England – son of Esther Sutton Thomas, Walten, Liverpool, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as baker; widower; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.
Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 237824) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 – wounded on 4 May 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918.
(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 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 May 1916 (number 237824) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 – transferred to the 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 1918 – wounded on 4 May 1918 – wounded on 30 September 1918.
(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)
Lance-Corporal Sidney Ernest Thomas
Born on 16 September 1893 – next of kin listed as Mrs. Nellie Hathaway, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410638) – 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 1 December 1916.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 17 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410638) – 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 1 December 1916.
(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, 3 September 2012
Private John Henry Thomas
Born on 18 February 1888 in Marison, Cornwall, England – son of Richard Thomas, Butte, Montana – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the 4th Heavy Battery (Cornwall, England); Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 7 May 1915 (number 411162) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – wounded on 22 July 1916.
(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; 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 Montreal, Quebec, on 7 May 1915 (number 411162) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915 – wounded on 22 July 1916.
(Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Harold Thomas
Born on 19 May 1886 in London, England – son of Annie Thomas, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on [???] – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410903) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1919.
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, on [???] – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410903) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1919.
(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, 2 September 2012
Private George McAlpine Thomas
Born on 13 April 1890 in Cornwall, England – husband of Mrs. H.E. Thomas, Ottawa – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as commercial traveller; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 3 June 1916 (number 246427) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 – wounded on 29 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(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, on 3 June 1916 (number 246427) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 – wounded on 29 September 1918 – invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(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 Henry Thomas
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 February 1915 (number 410307) – transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.
(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, 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 Cecil Elmas Bryce
Born on 20 May 1896 in Rockland, Ontario - son of Thomas Bryce, Carleton Place, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as spinner, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, florid complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 March 1915 (number 410755) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - buried in Pozieres British Cemetery (grave III.O.44), France.
(Updated with an image of Pte Bryce's headstone in Pozières Cemetery that I took in August 2012).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Allan John Burke
Born on 28 January 1885 in Canada - son of John F. and Mary Ann Burke, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410045) - 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 15 October 1916 - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave III.T.21), France.
(Updated with an image of Pte Burke's headstone in Pozières Cemetery that I took in August 2012).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Samuel Wesley Brady
Born on 14 February 1894 in Eardley, Quebec - son of Mrs. Mary Jane Brady, Eardley, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, currently a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards, no previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410032) - 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 15 October 1916 - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave III.T.26), France.
(Updated with an image of Pte Brady's headstone I took at Pozières Cemetery in August 2012).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Joseph Gill
Born on 18 December 1876 or 1877 in Pierreville, Quebec - brother of Wilrick Gill, Pierreville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as bushman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, light brown eyes, grey hair.Joined the 10th Battalion, CEF, on SS Scandinavian on 1 October 1914 - [discharged] - joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 25 May 1915 (number 410747) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - died on 28 October 1916 of wounds received that day - buried in Pozières British Cemetery (grave IV.L.24), France.
(Updated with image of the headstone for Pte Gill that I took at Pozières Cemetery in Aug 2012).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Private Joseph Oscar Therrien
Born on 22 March 1895 in Sudbury, Ontario – son of Mrs. T. Therrien, Hull, Quebec – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Roman Catholic; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 1 inch; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 25 April 1918 (number 4025154) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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)
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, on 25 April 1918 (number 4025154) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(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)
Lance-Corporal Albert Franklin Thoman
Born on 22 August 1895 in Markham, Ontario – husband of Mrs. A.F. Thomas, Kingston, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kitchener, Ontario; trade as carpenter; married; no current or previous military service; Mennonite; height of 5 feet 9.75 inches; chest of 41 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 3rd Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 April 1917 (number 2043059) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – struck off strength to England as a coal miner on 20 January 1919.
(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 3rd Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 7 April 1917 (number 2043059) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 – struck off strength to England as a coal miner on 20 January 1919.
(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)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Private Kenneth Milan Astle
Born on 17 January 1898 in Derby, England - son of Mrs. Edith B. Astle, Paris, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Paris, Ontario, trade as knitter, single, currently a member of the 25th Brant Dragoons, no previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.Joined the 215th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 9 June 1916 (number 270411) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 or 28 March 1918 - died on 1 September 1918 of wounds received that day - buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, France.
(updated with an image of Pte Astle's headstone, taken by me, August 2012).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Private Linton Valentine Gray
Born on 14 February 1892 in Manitoba - son of T.L. Gray, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served with the 72nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders of Canada (three months), Methodist, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 27 April 1915 (number 411165) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - commissioned as a lieutenant - transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Regiment, CEF, on 5 October 1916 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps on 22 January 1917 - serving with 7 Squadron, RFC, at the time of his death - reported missing, presumed dead, on 16 August 1917 - name inscribed on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, France.
(Updated with images of Private Gray's
inscription on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, Arras, France, taken by me August 2012).(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
Corporal Edward Therien
Born on 9 July 1887 in Ottawa, Ontario – son of Cary[?] Therien (mother), Ottawa, Ontario – brother of Mrs. Regina Clamant[?], Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cook; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410902) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: “Recommended for Mention in New Year’s Honours List for continuous good work in charge of a Company kitchen.”
(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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 9 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410902) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded a Mention-in-Despatches – no official citation – unit recommendation dated 21 September 1918: “Recommended for Mention in New Year’s Honours List for continuous good work in charge of a Company kitchen.”
(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 Euthrope Theriault
Born on 25 July 1891 in Caragu, New Brunswick – son of Mrs. Agnes Theriault, Rumford Falls, Maine – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address in Rumford Falls, Maine; single; Roman Catholic; trade as farmer; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; black hair.
Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3320621) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.22), France.
(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 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 16 February 1918 (number 3320621) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 August 1918 – killed in action on 29 September 1918 – buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.22), France.
(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)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Sergeant William Theobald
Born on 18 November 1884 in Toronto, Ontario – husband of Annie Ruth Theobald, Toronto, Ontario – son of Mrs. Maria Blackwell, Toronto, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; weight of 139 pounds; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair – as of 13 May 1916, married with four children: Lillian Florence, 8; Beatrice Rose, 7; Albert, 5; and William Henry, 3.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410910) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – embarked on SS Grampian at Bermuda on 29 May 1916 – arrived at Plymouth, England, on 9 June 1916 – appointed acting sergeant on 9 June 1916 – confirmed as sergeant on 10 June 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – evacuated sick (“N.Y.D. Myalgia”) to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 1 October 1916 – transferred to No.10 Stationary Hospital in St. Omer on 2 October 1916 – discharged from No.10 Stationary Hospital on 12 October 1916 – returned to duty in the field on 17 October 1916 – admitted to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance on 27 October 1916 – transferred to 12th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 28 October 1916 – returned to duty on 30 October 1916 – evacuated sick (“Cellulitis L Ankle”) to 13th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 13 March 1917 – returned to duty on 20 March 1917 – wounded on 28 May 1918 with a shell wound to the arm and side and evacuated to No.6 Casualty Clearing Station – transferred to No.7 Canadian General Hospital on 29 May 1918 – invalided to East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital on 31 May 1918 and posted to Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot – on loan to 3rd CCD[?] on 16 August 1918 – discharged from 3rd CCD on 31 March 1919 and transferred to 6th Reserve Battalion – transferred to MD Wing No. 2 Kimmel on 15 April 1919 – struck off strength and embarked SS Orduna for repatriation in Liverpool on 7 May 1919 – taken on strength on No.2 District Depot, Toronto, on 7 May 1919 – demobilized in Toronto on 19 May 1919.
(Library and Archives Canada, military service file, William Theobald, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 9584-47; 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 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410910) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – embarked on SS Grampian at Bermuda on 29 May 1916 – arrived at Plymouth, England, on 9 June 1916 – appointed acting sergeant on 9 June 1916 – confirmed as sergeant on 10 June 1916 – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – evacuated sick (“N.Y.D. Myalgia”) to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 1 October 1916 – transferred to No.10 Stationary Hospital in St. Omer on 2 October 1916 – discharged from No.10 Stationary Hospital on 12 October 1916 – returned to duty in the field on 17 October 1916 – admitted to 11th Canadian Field Ambulance on 27 October 1916 – transferred to 12th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 28 October 1916 – returned to duty on 30 October 1916 – evacuated sick (“Cellulitis L Ankle”) to 13th Canadian Field Ambulance, CEF, on 13 March 1917 – returned to duty on 20 March 1917 – wounded on 28 May 1918 with a shell wound to the arm and side and evacuated to No.6 Casualty Clearing Station – transferred to No.7 Canadian General Hospital on 29 May 1918 – invalided to East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital on 31 May 1918 and posted to Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot – on loan to 3rd CCD[?] on 16 August 1918 – discharged from 3rd CCD on 31 March 1919 and transferred to 6th Reserve Battalion – transferred to MD Wing No. 2 Kimmel on 15 April 1919 – struck off strength and embarked SS Orduna for repatriation in Liverpool on 7 May 1919 – taken on strength on No.2 District Depot, Toronto, on 7 May 1919 – demobilized in Toronto on 19 May 1919.
(Library and Archives Canada, military service file, William Theobald, RG 150, Acc. 1992-93/166, box 9584-47; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
Private Frederick Thayer
Born on 10 January 1896 in Wright, Quebec – son of Mr. H.J. Thayer, Wright, Quebec – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wright, Quebec; trade as lumberhand; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1916 (number 640027) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 3 November 1917.
(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 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 February 1916 (number 640027) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – wounded on 30 October 1917 – invalided to England on 3 November 1917.
(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)
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