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Ackley, George Richard, 113052, Private (1884-1918) George Richard Ackley was born on 11 October 1884 at Staffordshire, England. He enlisted in the 8th C.M.R. (Canadian Mounted Rifles) at Ottawa, Ontario on 29 March 1915, at which time he was married and working as a labourer. He listed his wife, Mrs. A.F. Ackley of 52 Chatham Street, Kingston, Ontario, as next-of-kin. An extract from the Ottawa Evening Citizen newspaper, dated Tuesday 25 May 1915, states, "The 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles leave Lansdowne Park at 7:30 o’clock tonight, and will march by Bank Street, McLeod, Metcalfe and Sparks to Central Station where the battalion entrains at 8:30 o’clock for Barriefield Camp, Kingston. The G. G. F. G. regiment will turnout and accompany the Canadian Mounted Rifles to the station. The Guards band will head the parade." Presumably Pte. Ackley left for Barriefield at that time. [Source: The Carmody Genealogist - 38th Battalion Newspaper Articles] Private G.R. Ackley died
on 22 September 1918, from wounds received the previous day, and was buried
at Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension, Pas de Calais (Grave Ref.
B.3).
Charles Adams was born on 6 June 1895 at Simcoe, Ontario, son of George Adams. He enlisted in the 133rd Battalion at Simcoe, Ontario on 13 January 1916, at the time working as a farmer at Simcoe. He was an active member of the 39th Militia Regiment (Norfolk Rifles), and listed his next-of-kin as his father, also of Simcoe. Private C. Adams was wounded
on 6 May 1918. The following entry in the War Diary may refer
to the events in which the casualty took place: "8.30 pm Enemy
artillery fairly active. One horse killed by shell fire. CARD
GROUP was shelled intermittently, owing to Infantry in vicinity showing
themselves."
Charles Robert Adams was born on 14 February 1889 at Cardiff, Wales. He enlisted at Yorkton, Saskatchewan on 13 December 1916, at which time he was unmarried and working as a farmer at Tuffnell, Saskatchewan. He listed his uncle, Charles Adams of Kinburn, Ontario, as next-of-kin. Private C.R. Adams was wounded
on 20 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes the
following: "6.00 pm Enemy shelling above normal. 100 Gas
shells in V.24.a. & c. TRIGGER COPSE was spasmodically shelled
by enemy with H.V. Guns."
Adams, Robert John, 542152, Private (1892-) Robert John Adams was born on 23 March 1892 at Shillingstone, Dorset, England, son of Edward & Mary Jones. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 11th Regiment (The Irish Fusiliers of Canada) at Vancouver, British Columbia on 5 June 1916, at which time he was working as a baker and living at 1643, 3rd Avenue East, Vancouver, British Columbia. He listed his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Mary Adams, of The Cross, Shillingstone, Dorset, England. Private R.J. Adams was wounded
on 28 August 1918, during the Battle of Arras.
Walter Adamson was born on 19 September 1887 at Middlesborough, Durham, England, son of Martin and Sarah Phyllis Adamson. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 1st Saskatchewan Depot Battalion at Regina, Saskatchewan on 3 January 1917, having had a medical examination on 6 October 1917 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He was single and working as a farmer at Denholm, Saskatchewan. He listed his father, also of Denholm, as next-of-kin. Private W. Anderson died
on 13 October 1918, and was buried at Haynecourt British Cemetery, Nord
(Grave Ref. III.C.13).
John Stewart Affleck was born on 16 May 1895 at Renfrew, Ontario. He enlisted in the 154th Overseas Battalion - probably via the 59th (Stormont and Glengarry) Regiment - at Barriefield, Ontario on 24 July 1916, at which time he was working as a clerk at Renfrew. He listed his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. A.C. Affleck, also of Renfrew, Ontario. Private J.S. Affleck was
wounded on 28 August 1918, during the Battle of Arras.
Donald Fraser recounts the
following incident in his diary (The
Journal of Private Fraser, ed. Reginald H. Roy, publ. 1998, CEF Books),
while the company was based in trenches in the Bajolle-Souchez Sector,
at the northern end of Vimy Ridge: "Monday, 25 December 1916 - A very
amusing incident occurred during this lively bombardment when two of our
gun crew tried to escape the shelling which very nearly got them.
They occupied one of the dug-outs adjoining the communication trench about
twenty-five yards away. A shell exploded within fifteen feet of them,
throwing a fountain of earth up in the air to fall on top of their dug-out.
We said to each other, watch Aimoe and McCormick
get out of the dug-out in a hurry, but there was not a stir. In a
few minutes another one came over and just missed them. In a flash
McCormick rushed out of the dug-out, down the trench towards us and turning
sharply into the short trench leading to the emplacement, threw himself
into it. He was immediately followed by Aimoe who had his tunic on
his arm, his braces streaming in the wind and he was in such a hurry to
get round the bend in the trench that he did a perfect Charlie Chaplin
on one foot. No sooner did he land in the emplacement when a third
shell exploded right in front of it wrecking the emplacement and tossing
the gun out of the way and scattering corruption all over them. It
was a scream to see them, consternation and fright written all over their
features. Scrambling from the emplacement they literally flew up
the trench a couple of hundred yards away, finally taking refuge in a deep
dug-out in the battalion's quarters. They did not put in an appearance
for quite a while afterwards. Although it was a serious situation
and their plight desperate, it was impossible to refrain from laughter."
George Allabush was born on 4 April 1897 at Canning Town, London, England. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 148th Overseas Battalion at Montreal, Quebec on 2 February 1916, at which time he was working as a farmer, and living with his foster mother, Mrs Eliza Dimick (noted as a "friend" on his attestation paper) at 111 (later No. 160) Roberval Avenue, Cote St. Paul, Montreal, Quebec. Private G. Allabush died
on 28 August 1918, during the Battle of Arras - after having been reported
missing earlier that day - and was buried at Quebec Cemetery, Pas de Calais
(Grave Ref. D.5).
Allison, John, 2355411, Private (1898-) John Allison was born on 5 March 1898 at Kent, England. He enlisted in the 7th Regiment Overseas Company at London, Ontario on 17 September 1917, at which time he was single and working as a farmer, giving his address as c/o Joe Hewer, No. 73 Springfield, Ontario. He also listed the aforementioned Joe Hewer, "friend", as his next-of-kin. Private J. Allison was gassed
on 8 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes the
following: "Considerable shelling reported in forward area causing a
few casualties."
Lloyd Allison was born on 9 November 1892 at Galt, Ontario. He enlisted in the 50th Battalion at Calgary, Alberta on 3 February 1915, at which time he was single and working as a brakeman. He listed George H. Allison of 1101, 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, as his next-of-kin. He filled in a second attestation paper for the 82nd Overseas Battalion at Calgary, Alberta on 13 November 1915, at which time he was married and working as a brakeman. He stated that he had previously served for eight months with the 50th Overseas Battalion, and listed his wife, Minnie Allison of 636, 5th Avenue West, Calgary, Alberta, as next-of-kin. Corporal L. Allison was wounded
on 14 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes the
following: "Enemy shelled with gas shells in forward area and caused
strong concentration. 13 O.R's gassed. Shells used by enemy
were all H.E. containing small portion of gas."
Alexander John Anderson was born on 29 July 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England. He enlisted in the 184th Overseas Battalion at Winnipeg, Manitoba on 23 March 1916, having served for a year and a half in the Queen's Own Canadian Hussars. He was single, working as a banker, and living with his mother, Mariannie Anderson, at 311 St. Johns Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Corporal A.J. Anderson was
awarded the Military Medal on 19 September 1918.
Bentley Anderson was born on 16 July 1899 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He enlisted at Vernon, British Columbia on 30 July 1915, at which time he was single and working as a scientific instrument maker. He listed his mother, Elizabeth Anderson of 24 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, as next-of-kin. Private B. Anderson was wounded
on 9 October 1918.
Charles Emil Anderson was born on 22 January 1877 at Christiana, Norway. He enlisted in the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) at Victoria, British Columbia on 27 December 1915, at which time he was unmarried and working as a cook at the Dominion Hotel, Victoria. He listed his mother, Barbara Anderson of Christiana, Norway, as next-of-kin. Private C.E. Anderson was
wounded on 3 October 1918.
The 2nd Battalion CMG Corps
Nominal Roll for September 1918 shows Lieut. H. DeB. Anderson, M.C. (Military
Cross) in "M" Battery No. 3 Company. He remained in this unit until
25 March 1919, when he was detached to the 25th Canadian Battalion Unit
Group No. 1 Halifax "B" for the purpose of demobilization.
Harold Horsey Anderson was born on 8 October 1898 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, son of Sam. Anderson. He enlisted in the 207th (Ottawa Carleton) Battalion at Ottawa, Ontario on 21 June 1916, at which time he was working as an apprentice machinist in Ridgemont, Ontario. He listed his father, also of Ridgemot, as next-of-kin. Private H.H. Anderson was
wounded on 26 or 27 September 1918, during a retaliatory enemy artillery
bombardment. He must have recovered sufficiently to return to duty,
as he is shown as having been detached to the 6th Battalion, C.E. Unit
Group No. 10 "G" OTTAWA on 25 March 1918, for the purposes of demobilization.
John Adolf Anderson was born on 20 January 1887 at Hamstead, Sweden, son of Per Anderson. He enlisted in the 227th Overseas Battalion at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on 26 December 1916, at which time he was working as a sailor. He listed his next-of-kin as his father, of Hamstead, Sweden. Pte. J.A. Anderson was awarded
the Military Medal on 26 March 1918 (although the War Diary entry for 22
April 1918 incorrectly lists him as "1004093 Pte Anderson, M.J.".
This error is later corrected in a list of awards compiled in January 1919.
John Albert Anderson was born on 2 July 1897 at London, England. He enlisted in the 95th Battalion at Toronto, Ontario on 8 November 1915, at which time he was living with his mother, Edith Anderson, at 249 Sackville Street, Toronto, Ontario, and working as a boxmaker. Private J.A. Anderson was
wounded on 8 August 1918, during the Battle of Amiens.
Olaf Anderson was born on 13 March 1897 at Naestved, Sjellend, Denmark, son of Frederik Anderson. He enlisted in the 1st Saskatchewan Depot Battalion at Regina, Saskatchewan on 9 November 1917, after having had a medical examination at Estevan, Saskatchewan on 7 November 1917. He was single and working as a farmer at North Portal, Saskatchewan. He listed his father of Naestved, Sjellend, Denmark as next-of-kin. Private O. Anderson died
on 17 October 1918, of wounds received, and was buried at Etaples Military
Cemetery, Pas de Calais (Grave Ref. LXVI.T.27). The CWGC database
shows his father, then of Enghavevej Nr. 2, Naestved, Denmark, as next-of-kin.
Oscar Anderson was born on 1 December 1890 in Sweden. He enlisted in the 106th Battalion (Nova Scotia Rifles) at Amherst, Nova Scotia on 31 December 1915, at which time he was in the process of naturalization. He stated that he was married, working as a sailor, and living at 52 Church Street, Amherst. He listed his wife, Emma Anderson of Chatham, New Brunswick, as next-of-kin. Private O. Anderson was gassed
on 12 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes the
following: "Enemy were very active with Artillery and Machine Gun fire,
using also a quantity of gas shells. Heavy barrage put down in forward
area by Germans. One casualty caused."
William Anderson was born on 19 December 1884 at Glasgow, Scotland, son of James Anderson. He enlisted in the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles at Toronto, Ontario on 13 October 1915, at which time he was single, living at 163 Jarvis Street, Toronto, and working as a pattern maker. He listed his father, then of Crossfield, Union Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as next-of-kin. Sergeant W. Anderson was
wounded on 10 November 1918, and was subsequently recommended for a Military
Medal by his O.C. Major E.W. Samson. He received the award on 19
November 1918.
George Herbert Andrew (or Andrews) was born on 26 November 1896 at Bridlington, Yorkshire, England, son of John E. Andrew. He enlisted in the 36th Battalion at Hamilton, Ontario on 16 April 1916, at which time he was working as a labourer, and was an active member of the 36th Peel (Militia) Regiment. He also stated that he had previously served with the Army Service Corps, and listed his next-of-kin as his father, of 12 Prospect Street, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Private G.H. Andrew was wounded
on 29 August 1918, during the Battle of Arras.
Walter Andrews was born on 12 December 1895 at Gardiner Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, son of John and Mary Andrews. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 185th Overseas Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) at Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on 15 March 1916, having received a medical examination on the same day at Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He was single and working as a miner at Gardiner Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He listed his father, also of Gardiner Mines, as next-of-kin. Private W. Andrews died on
11 October 1918, of wounds received, and was buried at Ramillies
British Cemetery Nord (Grave Ref. B.1). In a report on operations
for the period 9-15 October, Pte. W. Andrews was recommended for an immediate
award of the Military Medal. A later list confirms that he was posthumously
awarded the Military medal on 19 November 1918.
Cyril Heman Appleby was born on 9 November 1898 at Shelburne, Nova Scotia, the son of Rev. J. Appleby. He enlisted with the 3rd Canadian Field Ambulance at Halifax, Nova Scotia on 2 March 1915, at which time he was single and a student. He stated that he had previously served with the 63rd Halifax Rifles, and listed his father, then of 43 North, Halifax, Nova Scotia, as next-of-kin. The 2nd Battalion CMG Corps
Nominal Roll for September 1918 indicates that Lieut. C.H. Appleby was
in "B" Battery No. 1 Company, although he was actually sick in hospital
at the time. In October 1918, he was shown as attached to No. 1 Company,
and then did not reappear in the War Diary.
Cecil Benjamin Armstrong was born on 15 July 1898 at Carman, Manitoba, son of B. Armstrong. He enlisted in the 217th Overseas Battalion at Indian Head, Saskatchewan on 15 July 1916. At the time, he was living at Govan, Saskatchewan, and working as a farmer. He listed his father, also of Govan, as his next-of-kin. Pte. C.B. Armstrong was wounded
on 8 August 1918, during the Battle of Amiens.
Elzie Mark Armstrong was born on 4 March 1889 at Beaconsfield, New Brunswick, son of Mr. Robert & Mrs. E. Armstrong. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 104th Overseas Battalion at Sussex, New Brunswick on 19 November 1915, at which time he was working as a labourer. He listed his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. E. Armstrong, of P.O. Woodstock, New Brunswick. Private E.M. Armstrong was
wounded on 11 August 1918, during the Battle of Amiens.
John Armstrong was born on 20 April 1897 at Norland, Ontario. He enlisted in the Depot Regiment, C.M.R. at Toronto, Ontario on 7 November 1916, having served for two camps as a Private in the 45th (Orillia) Militia Regiment. He was unmarried, living at the Savoy Hotel, York Street, Toronto, Ontario, and working as a marine fireman. He listed his mother, Katherine Armstrong of Norland, Ontario, as next-of-kin. Private J. Armstrong was
wounded on 17 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes
the following: "Heavy artillery fire on right at this time. At
this time enemy counter-attacked 52nd Division and re-took MOEUVRES.
Shelling worked over to this Divisional front and enemy used much gas."
Arnott, Hugh, 2355826, Private (1884-1918) Hugh Arnott was born on 9 November 1884 at Leith, Scotland. He enlisted in the 1st Depot Battalion, W.O.R. at Windsor, Ontario on 5 December 1917, at which time he was unmarried, living at Jefferson Avenue, East Detroit, Michigan, USA, and working as a seaman. He listed his brother, Walter Arnott of Alloa, Scotland, as next-of-kin. Private H. Arnott died of
wounds on 14 September 1918, and was buried at Ligny-St. Flochel British
Cemetery, Averdoingt, Pas de Calais (Grave Ref. IV.D.22). The War
Diary entry for that day includes the following: "Enemy shelled with
gas shells in forward area and caused strong concentration. 13 O.R's
gassed. Shells used by enemy were all H.E. containing small portion
of gas."
Arsenault, Fred, 712422, Private (1893-1918) Fred Arsenault was born on 12 September 1893 at De Blois Station, Lot 2, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, son of Lemang/Lamant Arsenault. [Family Notes] He enlisted in the 105th Overseas Battalion at Summerside, P.E.I. on 12 April 1916, at which time he was working as a tinsmith in Summerside. He listed his next-of-kin as his father, also of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Private F. Arsenault died
on 8 August 1918, during the Battle of Amiens, and was buried at the Viller-Bretonneux
Military Cemetery, Somme (Grave Ref. VI.D.5).
Arthur Ernest Atkinson was born on 29 December 1893 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He enlisted in the 24th battalion at Montreal, Quebec on 27 October 1914, having previously served in the King's Liverpool Regiment for two years. At the time of his enlistment, he was single and working as a waiter. He listed his mother, May Atkinson of 54 New Church Place, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, as next-of-kin. Private A.E. Atkinson was
wounded on 9 October 1918.
Thomas Hayden Atkinson was born on 2 November 1895 at Dartford, Ontario. He enlisted in the 39th Battalion at Cobourg, Ontario on 19 February 1915, at which time he was unmarried and working as a farmer. He listed his mother, Mrs. Minnie A. Atkinson of Roseneath, R.R. No. 1, Ontario, as next-of-kin. Private T.H. Atkinson was
gassed on 8 September 1918. The War Diary entry for that day includes
the following: "Considerable shelling reported in forward area causing
a few casualties."
Alfred Auger was born on 2 December 1897 at Clarence Creek, Ontario. He enlisted in the 57th Battalion at Hull, Quebec on 17 July 1915, at which time he was single, working as a labourer, and an active member of the 70th Militia Regiment. He listed his mother, Mrs. O. Auger of Rockland, Ontario, as next-of-kin. By the time he sailed overseas on 18 Octobere 1915, however, he appears to have been transferred to the 41st Battalion. On 16 April 1916, he was T.O.S. (Taken on Strength) with the 22nd Battalion, with who he served until 30 April 1918, when he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion CMGC. During his stay with the 22nd Bn, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal on 9 April 1917, but reduced to the ranks on 30 November 1917, presumably to make way for his subsequent transfer. Private A. Auger was wounded
on 11 October 1918.
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