In a recent soldier post of Private James Hislop (Service No.: 54341) it occurred to me that the soldier record for him was incorrect. He was listed as serving in the 15th Battalion, Central Ontario Regiment at the time of his death. Since I had corroboration that he had served with the 18h Battalion through... Continue Reading →
A Servant Soldier’s Death
Holland, Mark: Service no. 53345 has a page but the research on this soldier has brought some more information as usual so I am posting the results in a post to highlight the life of the common Canadian soldier and how their death's were communicated. Note that the term "servant soldier" was a proper term... Continue Reading →
The Tragedy that Befell Pte. Hislop and Holland
On researching Pte. James Hislop (I am using this spelling as it is consistent with official government records) I was able to garner some more information from CEF Study group that helps illuminate not just this serving soldier but also 2 more soldiers. Please note the letter below. Pte. Jame Hislop had named his father... Continue Reading →
War Diary of the 18th Battalion: December 1915
Confidential War Diary Of 18th Canadian Battalion 2nd Division From 1st December to 31st December 1915 Volume 4 Place Date Hour Summary of Events and Information 1 4:30 PM Battn. Relieved 19th Battn a VIERSTRAAT- “B” . “D” Coys in trenches and “C” . “A” Coys in battalion reserve – 6 other ranks struck... Continue Reading →
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 