Soldiers of the 38th

Lance-Corporal William Hurrie

2009-12-07T20:56:00.000-05:00

Born on 28 January 1894 in Kirriemuir, Scotland - son of Jane Hurrie, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as boilermaker, single, no current military service, previously served with the 5th Black Watch (two years as a private), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined No.2 Overseas Army Service Corps Training Depot, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 May 1916 (number 510930) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 16 November 1917 - later served with reserve units 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 Rexford Hurlbert

2009-12-07T20:45:00.000-05:00

Born on 29 May 1895 in Scranton, Pennsylvania - son of W.B. and Elizabeth Hurlbert, Smiths Falls, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. George Whiting, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 April 1915 (number 410773) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 29 November 1915 - buried in R.E. Farm Cemetery (grave III.B.12), Belgium.

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

Private James Hurlbert

2009-12-06T20:43:00.000-05:00

Born on 10 February 1895 in Oxford, Ontario - son of Annie Hurlbert, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 12 February 1916 (number 639590) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, CEF, on 1 May 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 Charles Acey Hurlbert

2009-12-06T20:35:00.000-05:00

Born on 23 August 1897 in Point O'Gray, Michigan - son of Erastus Hurlbert, Kemptville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kemptville, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 639980) - reported recruited by Private James Shipman - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 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)

Private Earnest Hunwick

2009-12-05T20:19:00.000-05:00

Born on 14 March 1898 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emily Hunwick, Meaford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Meaford, Ontario, trade as sailor, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Meaford, Ontario, on 7 February 1916 (number 838817) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 9 March 1917 - wounded on 26 or 28 October 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 13 April 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 19 April 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 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 William McLean Hunter

2009-12-05T20:15:00.000-05:00

Born on 1 February 1895 in Coatbridge, Scotland - brother of John Hunter, Coatbridge, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 29 January 1915 (number 410510) - 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 - invalided to England on 6 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)

Lance-Corporal Alex Lalonde, DCM

2009-12-05T19:56:00.004-05:00

Born on 14 May 1895 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of Gregor Lalonde, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as weaver; single; no current military service; previously served with Canadian volunteers (one year); Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 6 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410339) - 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 (at duty) on 22 February 1917 - died on 31 October 1917 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery (grave VIII.D.3), Belgium.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - official citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He picked up an enemy grenade which fell amongst his party and immediately threw it back at the enemy, where it exploded, killing two of them. Later, he carried a wounded comrade back to our lines." - unit recommendation date unknown: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty."

(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)

Lance-Corporal William Hunter, MM

2009-12-04T21:33:00.000-05:00

Born on 17 June 1893 in Abreath, Forfarshire, Scotland - son of Samuel Hunter, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 9.25 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light brown eyes, red hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410783) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 20 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 21 November 1916: "In attack on Desire Trench, Nov. 18/16, these N.C.O's and men did valuable work in maintaining communication throughout the Battn, all the time being under heavy shell fire. They also assisted, in bringing in the wounded."

Awarded the Cross of St. George (4th Class) (Russia) - no official citation - unit recommendation date unknown (awarded 14 January 1918): "For distinguished services rendered."

He died on 14 August 1922.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Private William James Hunter

2009-12-04T20:09:00.000-05:00

Born on 30 August 1883 in Clayton, New York - brother of Mrs. George Burridge, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as sister, trade as woodworker, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair streaked with gray.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 639279) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 23 January 1918 - transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion, CEF, on 13 May 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 Simon Fred Hunter

2009-12-03T21:28:00.000-05:00

Born on 18 February 1895 in Hornings Mills, Ontario - son of William Hunter, Hornings Hills, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Hornings Hills, Ontario, trade as school teacher, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined No. 2 Company, Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1917 (number 513670) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 or 6 July 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 17 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)

Lance-Corporal Joseph William Hunter

2009-12-03T21:22:00.000-05:00

Born on 5 July 1896 in Liverpool, England - stepson of Mrs. Mary Hunter, Liverpool, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Mountain, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, dark blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in South Mountain, Ontario, on 31 March 1916 (number 633972) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 7 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 9 or 10 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Served with the Corps of Military Staff Clerks in Ottawa, Ontario, during the post-war period.

(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 John Hunter

2009-12-02T21:12:00.000-05:00

Born on 13 July 1892 in Innisfil Township, Simcoe County, Ontario - son of William Hunter, Allandale, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 44 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined No. 3 Section, Divisional Ammunition Column, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 13 March 1917 (number 2043035) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 12 or 27 October 1917 - invalided to England on 10 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Forestry Corps.

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

Private Harold Smith Hunter

2009-12-02T21:06:00.000-05:00

Born on 14 April 1890 in Edinburgh, Scotland - son of Mrs. Agnes Hunter, Edinburgh, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as timekeeper, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 (number 410114) - 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 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

Private Harold Albert Hunter

2009-12-01T21:01:00.000-05:00

Born on 19 February 1898 in Parry Sound, Ontario - son of Albert Edward Hunter, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father, trade as piano tuner, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist / Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 11 December 1915 (number 775311) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 8 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)

Sergeant William Ernest Hunt

2009-12-01T20:56:00.000-05:00

Born on 4 April 1875 in Sydenham, England - husband of Margaret Hunt, Westboro, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as contractor and builder, married with six children (fourteen, twelve, ten, eight, six and four years old), no current military service, previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (ten years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410314) - 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 18 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)

Sergeant Thomas William Hunt

2009-11-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

Born on 13 August 1886 in England - husband of Mary Hunt, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpet weaver, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 18 December 1915 (number 775077) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 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 Samuel Jesse Hunt

2009-11-30T22:05:00.000-05:00

Born on 12 May 1879 in Norfolk, England - husband of Annie Elizabeth Hunt, Pakenham, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as contractor and builder, married with one child (nine years old), no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410313) - 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.

(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 Hunt

2009-11-29T22:01:00.000-05:00

Born on 10 November 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of B.J. Hunt, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Renfrew, Ontario, trade as sheet metal worker, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the Railway Construction and Forestry Depot, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 June 1917 (number 1042063) - taken on the strength of the Canadian Forestry Corps in France on 28 July 1917 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 October 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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

Sergeant Ernest William Hunt

2009-11-29T21:17:00.000-05:00

Born on 25 November 1877 in London, England - husband of C. Hunt, Vancouver, British Columbia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as musician, married, currently a member of the Active Militia, previous served with the 2nd Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF, as a band sergeant in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 1 October 1915 (number 129985) - landed in France with the 72ndf Battalion on 12 August 1916 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 2 May 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."

Recommended for an unnamed decoration on 3 July 1917: "He formed most valuable work during attack on La Coulotte and Avion." - no medal award.

(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 Claude Frederick Hunt

2009-11-28T21:09:00.000-05:00

Born on 10 February 1892 in Norwich, England - husband of Elizabeth Hunt, Brantford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as labourer, married, currently a member of the 38th Regiment, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 16 June 1916 (number 270468) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 14 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 Jesse Humphrey

2009-11-28T21:01:00.000-05:00

Born on 21 January 1892 in Wilford[?], England - son of Jesse Humphrey, Osgoode Station, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Osgoode Station, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Kemptville, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 639775) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 or 31 May 1917 - killed in action on 2 August 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave IX.E.13), 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 Oscar Kermit Hansen

2009-11-28T18:09:00.000-05:00

Born on 3 March 1889 in Hunter's Point, Quebec - son of Mrs. Rose Hansen, Hunter's Point, Quebec - brother of Mrs. V. Cosgrove, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair - at the time of his reenlistment in 1919: born on 3 March 1888 in North Bay, Ontario, trade as carpenter, weight of 141 pounds.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 February 1915 (number 410106) - 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 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918 - joined the Special Guard, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, (part of the Permanent Force) in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 September 1919 (number 2779828).

Died on 18 September 1972 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(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 Francis George Fairhurst

2009-11-28T18:03:00.000-05:00

Born on 9 August 1890 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Jennie Stroud, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 (number 410268) - 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 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - invalided to England on 18 April 1918.

Later served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers - died on 15 July 1983 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

Corporal Harry Humphrey

2009-11-27T20:54:00.000-05:00

Born on 24 April 1885 in Abingdon, Berkshire, England - son of George and Emily Humphrey, Abingdon, Berkshire, England - 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 6.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410781) - 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 30 October 1917 - name listed on 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)

Private Arthur William Humphrey

2009-11-27T20:48:00.000-05:00

Born on 10 November 1899 (gave 1897 on his enlistment paper) in Birch, Colchester, England - son of Robina Humphrey, Birch, Colchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Sparta, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 190185) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 13 October 1916 - 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; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)