Private Alexander Dempsey, reg. no. 53217, late of the King's Own Scottish Borders, felt compelled to answer the call to serve the Empire again when he attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces on October 28, 1914 in Windsor, Ontario. He was one of the first of the 18th Battalion to join.... 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 →
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 