J. G. Gauld

According to his attestation papers dated November 20, 1915 at Toronto, John Gordon Gauld, Mimico, Ontario was born on August 2, 1893 in Mimico.  He listed his mother Janet ? Rose Gauld, Mimico as his next of kin.  He was a student and had no previous military experience.  He was 22 years and 3 months of age and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.  He had brown eyes and hair and a fair complexion.  He was Presbyterian.

He was the cousin of Gordon and William Gauld.

The following entry appears in the University of Toronto Roll of Service 1914-1918:

Gauld, John Gordon; b.a. University Coll. 1916, Knox.

5th Univ. Coy., p.p.c.l.i., Pte., Nov. 1915; L-Cpl., Cpl., Sergt., c.s.M.; 58th Bn.,Lieut., Nov. 1916; France, Dec. 1916; Capt.; Vimy, Hill 70, Passchendaele; Wounded, Avion, June 26, 1917, and Passchendaele, Oct. 28, 1917; Siberian Ex. F.,Gen. Base, Capt. and Adjt., Sept. 1918; Siberia; m.c. Avion, June 26, 1917.

Interestingly, he appears to have been involved in the Canadian intervention in the Russian Civil War serving in Siberia.

S. Gauld

According to his attestation papers dated February 9 , 1915 at Toronto, Gordon Smith Mellis Gauld was born on May 22, 1893 in Formosa, Japan.  He listed his father Rev. William Gauld, Formosa, Japan as his next of kin.  He was a student and had no previous military experience.  He was 21 years old and 5 feet 7 1/2 inches tall.  He had hazel eyes, dark brown hair and a dark complexion.  He had a slight scar on his nose and left arm.  He was Presbyterian.

His brother William also enlisted.  Both were born in Formosa (Taiwan) as their father Rev William Gauld was a missionary there (he was buried in the Tamsui Foreign Cemetery when he died in 1923).  Their family's important role in the missionary work in Taiwan is documented in The island beautiful : the story of fifty years in North Formosa, published in 1923. Both he and his brother were nephews of George R. Gauld of Mimico.

He ended up as a Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery.  Later he was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps and after earning his wings became an instructor.  While flying with a student the plane crashed and he was killed on March 25, 1918.  He is buried in Grantham Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England.

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W. H. Gauld

According to his attestation papers dated March 8, 1915 at Toronto, William Harvey Gaud was born on June 3, 1895 in Formosa, Japan.  He listed his father William Gauld, Formosa, Japan as his next of kin.  He was a student and had 3 months training at the O.T.C., Toronto.  He was 19 years and 9 months of age and stood 5 feet 10 inches tall.  He had brown eyes, dark brown hair and a dark complexion.  He had a mole on the right side of his chin; a scar on the left side of his neck and a traverse scar on top of his head. 

His brother Gordon also enlisted.  Both were born in Formosa (Taiwan) as their father Rev William Gauld was a missionary there (he was buried in the Tamsui Foreign Cemetery when he died in 1923).  Their family's important role in the missionary work in Taiwan is documented in The island beautiful : the story of fifty years in North Formosa, published in 1923. Both he and his brother were nephews of George R. Gauld of Mimico.

According to his brother's obituary William was with the Cyclist Corps.  He was the nephew of George R. Gauld of Mimico.

The following entry appears in the University of Toronto Roll of Service 1914-1918:

Gauld, William Harvey; Medicine 1919 (1921), Knox.

2nd Can. Div. Cyclists, Pte., Mar. 1915; France, Sept. 1915, Can. Cps. Cyclists; Ypres, Somme, etc.; Invalided Jan. 1917; R.F.c, Cadet, Feb. 1918; Can. Cps. Cyclists, Pte., Apl. 1918; Returned to complete course Oct. 1918.

G. Gibb

M. Giles

According to his attestation papers dated January 29, 1916 at Toronto, Matthew Herbert Giles, Mimico, was born on October 7, 1896 in Mimico, Ontario.  He listed his sister Lucy Devens, 164 Fairview Avenue, Toronto, as his next of kin.  He was a timekeeper and had no previous military experience.  He was 19 years and 4 months of age and stood 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall.  He had grey eyes and fair hair and complexion.  He was a member of the Church of England.

According to the 1914 Toronto City directory he was an electrician living in the home of Arthur Littleton on the north side of Mimico Avenue, Mimico. 

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he was living in the home of Bernard J. Devins on the north side of Stanley Avenue.

C. E. Gillman

This must be Charles Gillman of Humber Bay and not "S' as noted in the Mimico Honour Roll.

According to his attestation papers dated January 31, 1916 at Mimico, Charles Edward Gillman, Humber Bay, Ontario was born on July 1, 1895 in Etobicoke, Ontario.  He listed his father George Gillman, Humber Bay, Ontario as his next of kin.  He was a labourer and had no previous military experience.  He was 20 years and 7 months of age and stood 6 feet 1 inches tall.  He had blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.  He was a Baptist. 

B. A. Gordon

According to his Officer's Declaration Papers dated November 30, 1915 at Toronto, Beaumont Andrew Gordon was born on August 13, 1885 in Cooksville, Ontario.  He listed his wife Lorraine Cockburn Gordon, Mimico, Ontario as his next of kin.  He had 6 years previous military experience with the G. G. B. G. as a Reserve Officer. 

He started as a Lieutenant in the 124th Battalion but ended the war as a Major.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he was listed as a "mfr" living in the home of Julia Behan (widow George) on the west side of Buckingham Street, Mimico.

R. Gordon

According to his attestation papers dated February 14, 1916 at Mimico, Ralph Gordon, Victoria Industrial School, Mimico was born on November 14, 1874 in Torquay, Devon, England.   He listed his wife, Mrs. Annie Gordon, Victoria Industrial School, Mimico as his next of kin.  He was a chef and a member of the 12th Regiment, York Rangers.  He was 41 years and 3 months of age and stood 5 feet 7 inches tall.  He had blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion.  He was a member of the Church of England. 

He was a Sergeant.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he is listed as a Relief Officer, Victoria Industrial School, Mimico.

C. L. Greene

Private J. Greenhalgh - 766384

According to his attestation papers dated December 7, 1915 at Toronto, John Greenhalgh, Manchester Street, Mimico was born on January 15, 1894 in Blackburn, Lancs, England.  He listed his mother Isabella Greenhalgh, 70 Kemp (?) Street, Blackburn, Lancs, England as his next of kin.  He was a labourer and had no previous military experience.  He was 21 years and 11 months of age and stood 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall.  He had blue eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion.  He was a member of the Church of England.

He was a Private in the 20th Battalion Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) when he was killed on May 11, 1917.  He died of his wounds at the No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station.  He is buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France.

M. T. Griffiths

According to his attestation papers dated February 2, 1916 at Mimico, Moses Thomas Griffiths, Manchester Street, Mimico was born on August 9, 1879 in Carnarvenshire, Wales.  He listed his wife Mrs. Annie Griffiths, Manchester Street, Mimico (crossed out and replaced with 171 St. Helens Avenue, Toronto at a later date) as his next of kin.  He was a carpenter and had 7 years previous military experience with the 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusilliers.  He was 36 years and 5 months of age and stood 5 feet 5 inches high.  He was Methodist.

E. Hack

According to his attestation papers dated January 20, 1918 at Mimico, Edwin Hack, Mimico, was born on February 20, 1882 in Surrey England.  He listed his mother Mrs. Emma Hack, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, England as his next of kin.  He was a labourer and had no previous military experience.  He was 33 years and 11 months of age and stood 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall.  He had blue eyes, dark hair and complexion.  He was a member of the Church of England.

W. Hacken

There are no attestation papers with this last name.

B. Hadley

I have not been able to find his attestation papers but Pte. B. Hadley of Albert Avenue, Mimico, was treated at the Dominon Orthopaedic Hospital on Christie Street.

A. E. Harlock

According to his attestation papers dated August 31, 1915 at Toronto, Albert Edward Harlock, was born on September 5, 1891 in Toronto. He listed his wife Leaj Mand Harlock, Vanevery Street, Mimico as his next of kin. He was a "chauffer" and had no previous military experience. He was 23 years and 1 months of age and stood 5 feet 9 1/2 inches tall. He had blue eyes, fair hair and complexion. He had a scar on his left knee and "abdoman". He was a Methodist.

In the 1914 Toronto City directory he is listed as a yardman living on the south side of Vanevery Street, Mimico.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he is listed as a trainman GTR living in the same location.

According to the 1911 census he was the son of Jim (James?) and Mary Harlock.

His brothers Walter and Norman also enlisted

N. Harlock

According to his attestation papers dated November 10, 1914 at Toronto, Norman Harlock was born on June 16, 1896 in Toronto. He listed his mother Mary Harlock, Mimico as his next of kin. He was a lithographer and had no previous military experience. He was 18 years and stood 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall. He had blue eyes, medium dark hair and a fair complexion. He had a scar on his right arm just above the wrist and another scar over the left sacrum?  He was a Methodist.

According to the 1911 census he was the son of Jim (James?) and Mary Harlock.

His brothers Walter and Albert also enlisted

W. Harlock

According to his attestation papers dated January 14, 1916 at Toronto, Walter Harlock, Mimico, Ontario was born on July 2, 1893 in Toronto.  He listed his mother Mary Harlock, Mimico as his next of kin.  He was a plumber and had 1 year and 2 months experience as a Private in the 36th Peel Regiment.  He was 22 years and 6 months of age and stood 5 feet 7 inches tall.  He had blue eyes, dark hair and a fair complexion.  He had a mole on his lower chest and a scar on the third and forth fingers of his right hand.  He was a Methodist.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he is listed as a clerk living on the west side of Queens Avenue, Mimico.

According to the 1911 census he was the son of Jim (James?) and Mary Harlock.

His brothers Norman and Albert also enlisted.

W. T. Harper

According to his attestation papers dated January 26, 1916 at Mimico, Walter Thomas Harper, Vanevery Street, Mimico, was born on October 9, 1879 in Lickey, Worstershire, England.  He listed his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Rosslyn Harper, Van Every Street, Mimico as his next of kin.  He was a locomotive engineer and had no previous military experience.  He was 37 years and 4 months of age and stood 5 feet 8 inches tall.  He had blue eyes and dark hair and complexion.  He was a Baptist.

In the 1914 Toronto City directory he is listed as an engineer living on the north side of Vanevery Street, Mimico.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory his is living on the east side of Superior Avenue, Mimico.

J. E. Harrison

According to his attestation papers dated January 14, 1916 at Mimico, James Edwin Harrison, Mimico, was born in Yorkshire, England on June 10, 1882.  He listed his mother Mrs. Annie Harrison, Kipling and Evans Avenue, Mimico (later crossed out and "1 Thoughton Avenue, West Toronto" written in) as his next of kin.  He was a Teamster and a member of the 12th Regiment, York Rangers.  He was 34 years and 7 months of age and stood 5 feet 9 inches tall.  He had blue eyes and fair hair and complexion.  He was Methodist.