CGWP

Nominal rolls held by LAC can be found
here.
A nice list of the rolls available on line can be found here https://militaryandfamilyhistory.blog/2016/04/18/nominal-rolls-of-the-canadian-expeditionary-force/

The International Red Cross has a site dedicated to prisoners of war. They've digitized most (all?) of the WW1 POW records they hold, and you can look them up.
I looked up this dude, and found his record here.

Mapping of Duguid occupation codes to HISCO. Here's a quick take on it:
AG Agriculture.....................HISCO major group 6 - Agricultural, Animal Husbandry And Forestry Workers, Fishermen And Hunters
BT Building Trades.................HISCO minor group 95 - Bricklayers, Carpenters and Other Construction Workers
CM Civil and Municipal.............HISCO minor group 20 - Legislative Officials and Government Administrators
CL Clerical........................HISCO major group 3 - Clerical And Related Workers
DP Domestic and personal services..HISCO major group 5 - Service Workers
EF Engineers, Firemen..............HISCO minor group 98 - Transport Equipment Operators
FR Forestry........................HISCO minor group 63 - Forestry Workers
HF Hunting and fishing.............HISCO minor group 64 - Fishermen, Hunters and Related Workers
LA Labourers.......................HISCO minor group 99 - Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
MA Manufacturing...................HISCO major groups 7/8/9 - Production And Related Workers
ME Mechanics.......................HISCO major group 8 - Production And Related Workers, Transport Equipment Operators And Labourers
TR Mercantile......................HISCO major group 4 - Sales Workers
MI Mining..........................HISCO minor group 71 - Miners, Quarrymen, Well Drillers and Related Workers
PE Printers, Engravers.............HISCO minor group 92 - Printers and Related Workers
PR Professional....................HISCO major groups 0/1 - Professional, Technical And Related Workers
ST Students........................?
TN Transportation..................HISCO minor group 98 - Transport Equipment Operators
OU Other...........................?
NA Unknown.........................?
UN Not Specified...................?

On this level of granularity, HISCO offers the following:
[0/1] Professional, Technical And Related Workers
[2] Administrative And Managerial Workers
[3] Clerical And Related Workers
[4] Sales Workers
[5] Service Workers
[6] Agricultural, Animal Husbandry And Forestry Workers, Fishermen And Hunters
[7/8/9] Production And Related Workers, Transport Equipment Operators And Labourers

I think the real value of the HISCO coding is at the next level down, though. For each bold heading we have minor groups that we will be able to sort on. So, we can search specifically for jewellers and find people that attested as jeweller, goldsmith, silversmith, whitesmith, etc.

Professional, Technical And Related Workers
[01] Physical Scientists and Related Technicians
[02 or 03] Architects, Engineers and Related Technicians
[04] Aircraft and Ships' Officers
[05] Life Scientists and Related Technicians
[06 or 07] Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Related Workers
[08] Statisticians, Mathematicians, Systems Analysts and Related Technicians
[09] Economists
[11] Accountants
[12] Jurists
[13] Teachers
[14] Workers in Religion
[15] Authors, Journalists and Related Writers
[16] Sculptors, Painters, Photographers and Related Creative Artists
[17] Composers and Performing Artists
[18] Athletes, Sportsmen and Related Workers
[19] Professional, Technical and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Administrative And Managerial Workers
[20] Legislative Officials and Government Administrators
[21] Managers
[22] Supervisors, Foremen and Inspectors

Clerical And Related Workers
[30] Clerical and Related Workers, Specialisation Unknown
[31] Government Executive Officials
[32] Stenographers, Typists and Card‑ and Tape‑Punching Machine Operators
[33] Bookkeepers, Cashiers and Related Workers
[34] Computing Machine Operators
[36] Transport Conductors
[37] Mail Distribution Clerks
[38] Telephone and Telegraph Operators
[39] Clerical and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Sales Workers
[41] Working Proprietors (Wholesale and Retail Trade)
[42] Buyers
[43] Technical Salesmen, Commercial Travellers and Manufacturers Agents
[44] Insurance Real Estate, Securities and Business Services Salesmen and Auctioneers
[45] Sales Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Service Workers
[51] Working Proprietors (Catering, Lodging and Leisure Services)
[53] Cooks, Waiters, Bartenders and Related Workers
[54] Maids and Related Housekeeping Service Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
[55] Building Caretakers, Charworkers, Cleaners and Related Workers
[56] Launderers, Dry-Cleaners and Pressers
[57] Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians and Related Workers
[58] Protective Service Workers
[59] Service Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Agricultural, Animal Husbandry And Forestry Workers, Fishermen And Hunters
[61] Farmers
[62] Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Workers
[63] Forestry Workers
[64] Fishermen, Hunters and Related Workers

Production And Related Workers, Transport Equipment Operators And Labourers
[71] Miners, Quarrymen, Well Drillers and Related Workers
[72] Metal Processors
[73] Wood Preparation Workers and Paper Makers
[74] Chemical Processors and Related Workers
[75] Spinners, Weavers, Knitters, Dyers and Related Workers
[76] Tanners, Fellmongers and Pelt Dressers
[77] Food and Beverage Processors
[78] Tobacco Preparers and Tobacco Product Makers
[79] Tailors, Dressmakers, Sewers, Upholsterers and Related Workers
[80] Shoemakers and Leather Goods Makers
[81] Cabinetmakers and Related Woodworkers
[82] Stone Cutters and Carvers
[83] Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Machine Tool Operators
[84] Machinery Fitters, Machine Assemblers and Precision-Instrument Makers (except Electrical)
[85] Electrical Fitters and Related Electrical and Electronics Workers
[86] Broadcasting Station and Sound Equipment Operators and Cinema Projectionists
[87] Plumbers, Welders, Sheet Metal and Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors
[88] Jewellery and Precious Metal Workers
[89] Glass Formers, Potters and Related Workers
[90] Rubber and Plastics Product Makers
[91] Paper and Paperboard Products Makers
[92] Printers and Related Workers
[93] Painters
[94] Production and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
[95] Bricklayers, Carpenters and Other Construction Workers
[96] Stationary Engine and Related Equipment Operators
[97] Material Handling and Related Equipment Operators, Dockers and Freight Handlers
[98] Transport Equipment Operators
[99] Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified

Note Meanings

To Be Added. : Cemetery identified and needs to be added to canonical (see blog post)

Unclear. : Unsure which record this entry belongs to or cannot find cemetery that corresponds to the name with the correct person buried there.

Cannot Find Record. : Cannot find the entry that lists this burial location

Notes

There is no Woodland Cemetery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, only a Woodlawn Cemetery and the Woodlawn Cemetery has burial records for people whose notes say they were buried at Woodland Cemetery. This confusion between Woodlawn and Woodland is common in several other cemetery name transcriptions as well.

In cases of very common cemetery names i.e. Woodlawn, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission lists cemeteries as Town Name (Common Name) Cemetery, a style I have adapted when adding cemeteries to canonical with the same common name.

Abbreviations

R.C. = Roman Catholic

FG = Find a Grave
CWGC = Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Medals
Awarded during WWI (from http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/orders-decorations)

Victoria Cross
George Cross (none in DB yet)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Royal Red Cross Class 1 (RRC)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Military Cross (MC)
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Air Force Cross (AFC)
Royal Red Cross Class 2 (ARRC)
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Naval) (CGM)
George Medal (GM) (none in DB yet)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Military Medal (MM)
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
Air Force Medal (AFM) (None in DB yet)
British Empire Medal (Military and Civil) (BEM) (None in DB yet)

Others recommended by Jim:
Croix de Guerre (Belgium)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Cross of Military Merit 3rd Class (Bavaria)
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

26 total. Approved by Jim. in notes section. Finished flagging appropriate medals as Approved by Jim 6-9

Note: There are two medals flagged as Unclear (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and Royal Red Cross) that do not specify which of the two medals they are, but both belong on the approved medal list.

Localized names included for English translations like Italy's Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Medaglia di bronzo al Valore Militare) but what about medals that are commonly known by their non-English name i.e. Croix de Guerre. (French: Croix de guerre)

When the normalized name of an award is entered as Unclear, this indicates that I have encountered a problem in the identification process, an explanation of which can be found in the notes section.

I cannot figure out the Romanian phrasing for 1st class for the Military Virtue Medal (Medalia Virtutea Militară)

Note: Although it is not part of the proper name in the case of several medals I have kept the country identifies in the normalized names to distinguish between medals of the same name awarded by different countries i.e. Belgium and France both have Croix de guerre medals.

Should titles be included in the Medals Section? I.e. Duke of Jassy which was awarded to Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Whiteside Boyle.
- Also have stripes, mentions etc.

When entering Orders, should we distinguish between ranks?

Multiple Entries

I have two entries for York Cemetery and don't know which one belongs to which man.

Samuel Dale Beattie (obituary on CGWP indicates he was buried at York Cemetery and services held at a chapel in North York). Born June 29 1888, Died March 8 1973. Definitely buried in a York Cemetery in Ontario, Canada. Not entirely clear if it was Toronto's York Cemetery or a different one.

Alfred Laurie. Born October 22 or 2 1895. Unsure of date of death. Discharged in 1919.

Note: Alfred Laurie's CGWP profile links to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission page of George Digby Godfrey. Also links to blank page on Canadian Virtual War Memorial and Alfred Laurie cannot be found when searching the site. Unsure of when he died or where he was buried.

Cannot locate
Woods Church Cemetery, Cape Shediac, New Brunswick
Irvine Freeman Prince is buried here.

Worthing, England
Hubert (Maurice) Wade. Cannot find a cemetery in Worthing with a Hubert Wade buried there

Unclear
Woodstock Cemetery, Ontario
Thomas Kelly is buried here. Which Woodstock Cemetery?

Compiled to one blog post for easier searching.

Sergeant George Hilton Soles is the only Canadian to have ever been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal three times.

CGWP: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=70751

Extra Source: http://www.seaforthhighlanders.ca/people/703

Major Leon Charles Eckenfelder owned a ranch in Alberta. The article linked on his profile claims that he was too old to serve in the Canadian Forces (he was 42 in 1914), but as a reservist in the French Army he was called to France where he was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour and won the Croix de Guerre twice.

CGWP : http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=142821

Harry Adolph Cochran from Saskatchewan was decorated by the Germans while a POW. He was awarded the Cross of Military Merit 3rd Class from Bavaria for saving a young German girl from drowning.

Extra source: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/fyi/an-ordinary-canadian-hero-178326431.html

Private Percy Peacock enlisted in 1915 at the age of 16. He enlisted again in the Second World War and was killed in action February 21 1945.

George William Holmes' name is spelled several different ways throughout his service file.
Geo Will Holmes
George Wm Holmes
George Wil Holmes
Holmes, George W
George L Holmes
Holmes G.W. (corrected from Holmes W.g.)

Albert Joseph Hoare has multiple attestation papers and lists a different occupation on each one.

He first enlisted in Edmonton in November 1914 at the age of 43 (born February 25, 1871) and indicated that he was a Decorator. He also indicated no previous military service.

Hospital records indicate that in 1915 Hoare was diagnosed with both a femoral hernia (the result of being thrown from a horse in England) and hemorrhoids.

He enlisted in Calgary in April 1916. This time he makes himself 2 years younger by listing his birth date as February 25 1873. He also changes his occupation to Paper hanger, and lists previous military service, specifically 2 years with the 48th Northhamptonshire Regiment and 1 year 4 months with the 31st Overseas Battalion of the CEF.

He was discharged in February 1917

He enlisted again in January of 1918 again in Calgary. This time he notes that he was cook, and indicates previous service with the 31st Overseas Battalion of the CEF. He notes that he had been discharged from the military due to the Age Limit, and makes himself a year older this time around by listing his birth date as February 25, 1872.

Montagu Allan enlisted at the age of 55. According to his CGWP he survived the war but lost a son and two daughters during the war. (His two daughters in the sinking of the Lusitania).

Bugler Reuben Rosenfield enlisted at age 10 on March 2 1916 (and listed his birth date as April 24th 1905). 4'6. He was discharged for being underage on March 11 1916.

According to his CGWP profile Private John William Boucher was the oldest soldier in the CEF. He enlisted at the age if 78 in 1915, although his attestation papers list his DOB as 1867 not 1836. Notes suggest that he was also a veteran of the American Civil War. Although his attestation papers give his apparent age as 48 when he was declared fit for Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force following a medical examination in January of 1917, a proceedings of medical board document from December 1917 list Boucher's age as 73. He was recommended for discharge in February 1918 with his “Present disease or disability” listed as overage and myalgia. The document notes that Boucher identified himself as being 73 years old and having having aching pains in knees, difficult walking as well as pains in both knee joints, his back and his right hand.

Pioneer Joseph Watson Taylor's (154039) has a CGWP profile that has been added to by a family member. Of note is an anecdote (Newspaper clipping: http://angloboerwarmuseum.com/Boer70e_hero5_taylorjw.html) that Taylor was wounded in the Battle of Colenso during the Boer War and pronounced dead, but later rejoined his regiment (not dead). Article claims he enlisted as a private in Great War rather than wait for a commission. He was invalided home during WWI.

Captain Antoine Philippe (listed in LAC as PHILLIPPE, ANTOINE GASTON BRAGANZA) was the Prince of Orleans and Braganza. A former aide de camp to Brig-General Seely, Commander of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, Captain Philippe was killed November 29 1918 in a plane crash (source needed) and buried in the Dreux Royal Chapel in France.

What was a French prince, the son of Prince Gaston of Bourbon-Orleans of Chateau D'Eu, Normandy, France, doing in the Canadian Military during World War I? He was prevented from joining the French forces by an old law that did not permit members of the deposed French Royal Family to serve in the military.

http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=60713

Private Thomas Forbes McLellan (428231) enlisted in the Canadian Military four times between March 1915 and October 1918. Unfortunately, aside from one reference to an earlier discharge due to a shrapnel wound to the head, the records do not indicate why McLellan had to enlist so frequently.

His first set of attestation papers are from March 22 1915. His medical examination took place in New Westminster, B.C. He indicates that he's currently active in the 72nd LH or SH. Both his current and his next of kin's (his wife Sarah's) address are in Glasgow, Scotland. I understand it can be incredible difficult to track down British records from WWI as over half of the documents were destroyed during bombing raids during the Second World War, but I am curious if Private McLellan served or tried to serve in the British forces in WWI before switching to Canada, and why did he opt to join the Canadian Forces?

His next set of attestation papers from April 5 1917 only notes previous service with the Highland Light Infantry in Glasglow. His attestation papers indicate that he was never discharged as medically unfit or rejected from service in the forces. (I wonder how long McLellan's initial commitment was and if that explains the second set of attestation papers?)

Private McLellan's third set of attestation papers are dated June 15 1918. He was living at a hotel in Regina at the time, which is where he enlisted. They list him as being Fit (A2).

His final set of attestation papers from October 1918 notes that he had served for 38 months with the 7th Overseas Battalion before being medically discharged due to shrapnel wounds to the head. He was once again declared medically fit, although the records do note 3 scars on the left side of his scalp.

On a side note, Private McLellan's height changes with each enlistment. In March of 1915 he's 5'5 1/4, in April 1917 he's down to 5'4 1/2, but in June of 1918 he's up to 5'6, before dropping back down to 5'5 3/4 in October 1918.

Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery Pembroke
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

York Cemetery
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Yamachiche Roman Catholic Cemetery
Quebec, Canada

Mount Carmel Cemetery
Wyandotte, Michigan, USA
(John Johnston: Buried at Wyndotte, Michigan)

Woodlawn Cemetery
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA

Woodstock Anglican Cemetery
Ontario, Canada (on CGWP but under WWII, Hugh Lyon Polson served in WWI and WWII and died in the latter)

West Palm Beach (Woodlawn) Cemetery
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Kitchener (Woodland) Cemetery
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Botha (Woodland) Cemetery
Botha, Alberta, Canada

Wilmot Cemetery (aka Union Church Cemetery)
Wilmot, Nova Scotia, Canada

Whitman Cemetery
Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada

White Brick Cemetery
Hamilton (Or Ancater Township), Hamilton, Ontario

White Chapel Memory Gardens
DeWitt, New York, USA

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Vancouver (Burnaby??), British Columbia, Canada

Westlawn Memorial Gardens
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Westlawn Cemetery
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

West Ham Cemetery
London, England, United Kingdom

Evergreen Hall United Baptist Cemetery
West Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada (Community vs City?)

West Coast Crematorium
Burnaby, B.C., Canada

West Brooklyn Cemetery
West Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada

Apple River Cemetery
Apple River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Wesley Methodist Church Cemetery
Zorra, Ontario, Canada

Wembley Saskatoon Lake Cemetery, Alberta
Wembley, Alberta, Canada

Waverley Memorial Gardens
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Watson Cemetery
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Waldeck West Cemetery
Waldeck West, Nova Scotia, Canada

Wainwright Public Cemetery
Wainwright, Alberta, Canada

Victory Memorial Park
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria Memorial Gardens
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Victoria Square United Church Cemetery
Markham, Ontario, Canada
(Victoria Cemetery – Markham, Ontario)

Royal Oak Burial Park
Victoria, BC, Canada

District of Vanderhoof Cemetery
Vanderhoof, B.C.

Valley View Memorial Gardens
Surrey, B.C.

Valhalla Cemetery,
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Added

Office Machine Operator (Reproduction Processes), 39950 from HISCO pdf.

Other Mail Distribution Clerks, 37090: “This group includes mail distribution clerks not elsewhere classified, for example those dispatching outgoing mail after calculating required postage and affixing stamps or franking mail in a machine.”

Other Power-Generating Machinery Operators, 96190: “This group includes other power-generating machinery operators not elsewhere classified, for example those who assist power-generating plant operators in power stations; control feeder switchboards in power substations; operate power-generating plant servicing an individual or other establishment.” [Gas Stoker links here]

Changed

Changed Packer, 97152 to Packer, Hand or Machine, 97152 as per HISCO.

Changed Tax Assessor and Collector, 31030 to Tax Assessor, 31030 as per HISCO.

Notes in Canonical Occupations
Transcription errors are indicated with the following phrase: Typo: Should be Correct Occupation.

Just finished my final pass through of occupations in the To Be Added category. There are 342 occupations that still need to be sorted from there.

Common Problems I encountered:

- Vague occupations that have multiple possibilities i.e. Steward, Motorman, Linesman, Trimmer, Grader.

- Groups with no available HISCO categories i.e. No occupation provided, housewife, unemployed, self-employed.

- Occupations that I am unsure of how to categorize according to HISCO i.e. Shipper, Stipper, Grain Elevator Employee, Secret Service.

- Vague occupations i.e. Book, Fixer, Smith.

- Occupations I cannot figure out what they are i.e. Muddler, Open, Micaculler and Dress Attender.

Need to create new categories for:

Housewife
Wife
Trained Nurse, Housewife

None Provided
none specified
Not entered
Not specified
Not stated
Unknown

Unemployed
Graduate
Graduate B.A., B.S.A.
Graduate of Harvard University
Just left school
Living at home
Nil
nil trade
no occupation
Not employed
unemployed

Self Employed/Independent Means
Independant
Independent Means
Independent
Self Employed Businessman

Student
(currently using a HISCO category # that belongs to a different group)

Do we need to create new Categories for these or do they fit into existing HISCO ones?

Analyst
Analist
Analyst

Automobile
Auto Coverer
Auto trimmer
Auto uphoslterer
Auto Washer
Automobile Agent
Automobile Business
Automobile Expert
Automobile finisher?
Automobile manufacture
Automobile Trimmer
Automobilieist
Machinist and Auto Expert
Motor expert

-> Some into “Other Production and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified” ?

Blue Prints
Blue Printer
blueprinter
Blueprinting

Linguist (Translator??)
Accountant and linguist

Shipper
Shipper
Shipper and chauffeur
Shipper and Receiver
Shipper at Lake of the Woods Milling Company
shipper/stenographer

Stripper
Stripper
Stripper and motor tire builder
Stripping

Transport
Transport
Transport Officer
Transport work
Transport worker
transportation

Tunnelling
Tunnelling
Tunneller
Tunneler, construction labourer

Unsure of HISCO classification
Accountant and Trustee
Animal Trainer
ambulance istructor
Asbestos Worker
Assembler
Billiardist
Bond Dealer
Book
Book Finisher
Bridgebuilder, Alderman, Contractor
Bridgeman, Tel. Linesman, Signalman, Cook
Bridgework
Bridge Worker
Bridgeworker and Piledriver
Buffer
Buffer and Polisher
Builders Supplies
Bulldozer Operator
Bursar
Bursar Registrar
Bursar? (Bursar)
Business
Cable Operator
Cable Splicer
cap blacker
Car Man
car oiler
Car Painter
Car Repair
car repairer
Car repairer - railway
Car repairer and Inspector, CPR
Car Repairer for CP Railway
Car Repairer, CNR
Car Repairing with CPR
Car sealer
Car Shop (G.T.R.)
carman
car worker
Cartage Agent
Cartage business
Chain man
Chainman
Clerk (and Motor Cycilist)
Clerk and Motor Cyclist
Clerk and Porter
Clerk/Miller/PostMaster
Clothing
Clothing Trade
Computer and recorder
Conductor
Contractor and School Board Trustee
controller
Cook and Steward
cook or lineman
core maker and motorman
Distiller
Ditch Rider
Drain and Sewer Man
drainworker
Draughtsman and Trimmer
Edger
edgerman
Electric engine driver
electric light station
Electric Motorman
Electric Operator
Electric Specialist
Electric Station Operator
electrical supply
Electrician, Linesman
embosser
engine builder
Enamel Burner
Engine Trimmer
Exterminator of Vermin
Farmer and Soft Earth Man
Filler
Fixer
Flour and feed business
Furniture Business
Furtniture (Furniture)
Gasoline expert
Grader
Grain Elevator Employee
Grain Exchange, Winnipeg
Heater
Hookman
Ink Worker
Instrument Man
Instrument Repairer
JUTE MILLER
Kodac
Land and Timber Expert and Evaluator
Layer
Line Man
Line Worker
Lineman? (Lineman)
Linesman's Helper
Linesman
Log Sealer
Logger /Boom-man
Lumber Agent
Lumber Sealer
Lumber Shipper
Lumber Yard Agent
Lumber yard man
Machine Adjustor
Machine Shop Beltman
machine tender
Machinery Expert
Machinist and Bridgeman
Mechanical expert
mill carriage man
Miller
Miller.
Miller's Assistant
Miller's Helper
Mining Recorder
Muller (Should be Miller)
Music Publisher
Oil Operator
Operator
operator and accountant
Operator and Lineman
Operator Cable Office
Outdoor Porter
Painter and Trimmer
pathfinder
Photo Finisher
Power House Operator
Processor
Repair Shipper
Rider
Rider and Farmer
Sailor, Fisherman, Politician
Sas. (?) Blaster (Should be Sand Blaster)
Scaleman
Scaler
School Attendance Officer
Secret Service
Settler
shoe hand
Shoe Worker
Shoehand
Shoeman
Signal Sect.
slitter hand
Smith
Soft Earth Man
Sorter
specialist
station agent and operator
Steel Range Worker
Steel Sharpener (there are tool sharpening categories but not metal ones)
Steward and Storekeeper
Steward
Stock business
Structural Worker
Sub-station Operator
Surgical Instruments
Tea Blender
Technician
Template Maker
Timber framer
Tin Press Man
Tracker
Trimmer
Tram conductor
Tram man
Transfer
Transfer Agent
Trainman/Brakeman
Tree Surgeon
Tree Trimmer
Truck Assistant
Truck Man
Truck Polisher
Veneer Worker
Veneerer
Vice-President I.O.D.E.
Wagon Man
Wagon Worker
Weather strip business
Wind Mill and Pump expert
Window Fixer
Wooden Ware

Unsure of what these are
Automatic Operator
Bandman
Barker Man
Batteryman
battler
Bench Hand
Benchman
Biller
Bridge Marker
Bush Filer
Bush Ranger
Bushman
Bushman - Farmer
Bushman and farmer
Bushman and Stone cutter
Bushman?
Care Officer
Chaffier (Chauffeur ?) [Chaiffer]
chipper
Clerk, Commissionariat
Commercial
Compass Man
Cultural investigator
Cutoff
Dominion Member
Dress Attender
Engine Hostler
Express Chequer
Implement man
Improver Miller
Keeper
Mechanician
Meter Driver
Micaculler
milk operator
Mill man, Battery man
Mincer
Miner or Bushman
Miscologist
Muddler Plasterer
Oil and Gas Developer
Open
Panter
Parker (park worker?)
Pipe coverer
Plainerman
Poleman
Railroad Trainman and Bushman
Railroading, Bushman, etc.
Railway Contractor, Grademan
Rider for Teamster
Ripper
River Man
Riverman
Roundhouseman
Sampler
Shed Man
Shell Piler
shell turner
Shipper (multiple occurences)
Shoe Operator
Shovelman
Signal Porter
Steam Heater
Steam Heater Man
Stewart
Sticker Hand
Stickerman
Stickman
Stock Rider
Stock tender
Stockrider
Stoveman
Street Worker
Stripper (Multiple occurences)
Stroeman
Switchboy
Team Man
Teamster, Track or Grademan
Team Owner
Teaming
Telephone apprentice
Telephone boy
Telephone Expert
ticker operator
Trappist of Edmonton (Is this a Trappist Monk?)
Tressel Worker
Tuber
Wheel Boxer
Woodsman and Canoeman
Yard Checker (Is this security related?)

Added

Bus Conductor, 36040: “Issues tickets and supervises safety and comfort of passengers on buses and trams.” (Tram Conductor links here)

Other Paper Pulp Preparers, 73390: “This group includes paper pulp prepares not classified elsewhere, for example those mainly occupied in operating machines which cut rags to size for cooking, bleaching or defibring prior to making pulp; screening pulp stock, pumped from digester, to separate coarse fibres from pulp; operating machines which eliminate surplus water and impurities from fibrous material prior to beating; operating machines which refine pulp by brushing out knots and shortening fibres”

Pottery and Porcelain Presser (Die- or Hand), 89247: “Forms pottery and porcelain ware by pressing damp plastic clay by hand into shape of a mould (8-92.45) or by operating a screw-press or hydraulic press (8-92.50).”

Rice Miller, 77130 as per HISCO pdf.

Changed

Changed Blacksmith, 83110 to Blacksmith, General, 83110 as per HISCO.

Changed Chemical Processor, 74990 to Other Chemical Processors and Related Workers, 74990 as per HISCO: “This group includes chemical processors and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who tend electrolytic cells used in the production of chemicals; wash chemicals in the processing of chemical products; coat pills and tablets to make them palatable and to preserve their ingredients; oxidise lead to form red lead; treat lead with acid or heat to form white lead; prepare starches and glucose; treat rubber latex with chemicals to coagulate it; and treat latex with smoke.”

Changed Gas Works Stoker, 96940 to Pumping-Station Operator, 96940 as per HISCO: “Operates pumping and siphoning equipment to transfer liquids, gases, semi-liquids and powdered substances from one location to another.”

Changed Shipwright, 95440 to Wood Shipwright, 95440 as per HISCO: “Erects temporary structures to support ship under construction or repair, checks fairing, makes and fits wooden parts of ship, prepares launching way and handles launching”

Changed Shipwright, 87450 to Metal Shipwright, 87450: “Assembles and erects framework and other metal parts of ships' structures.”

Changed Sign Painter, 77703 to Sign Painter, 93950 as per HISCO: “Plans, lays out and paints letters and designs to make signs.” (777 is the Tea and Coffee category)

Changed Telegraph Operator, 38040 to Telegrapher, 38040 as per HISCO: “Operates telegraphic equipment to transmit and receive messages by wire or radio.”

Changed Telephone Operator, 38020 to Telephone Switchboard Operator, 38020 as per HISCO: “Operates a telephone switchboard or a section thereof, dealing with local or long-distance calls.”

Notes
4 occupations in category “unknown” that I cannot find (i.e. blank space, ? Or ??)

NB: If the occupation notes (non canonical) include a soldier's name, that means the spelling has been verified and is the same as the attestation papers.

Shipwrights/Shipbuilders assigned to both Wood Shipwright and Metal Shipwright. (Previously had two Shipwright categories with different numbers, changed both to match HISCO)

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Illegible Occupations

Added Gordon Robert Lilly (Trainerman) Trainman? (no digitized service file) LAC: 531538 to illegible occupations.

Added

General Physician, 06105: “Conducts medical examinations, makes diagnoses, prescribes medicines, and gives other forms of treatment for various kinds of diseases, disorders and injuries of the human body; applies preventive medicine techniques to prevent diseases and promote good health.”

Opening-Bridge Operator, 97355: “Operates controls to open bridge for the passage of water traffic and close bridge for use by road vehicles.”. (Bridge man links here)

Other Material Handling Equipment Operators, 97990: “This group includes material handling operators not elsewhere classified, for example those who operate elevating, endless-belt, bucket, and chain conveyors, aerial ropeways and similar equipment.”

Other Metal Moulders and Core Makers, 72590 (Tube Maker links here)

Other Ships' Engine-Room Ratings, 98290 as per HISCO PDF

Seamless Pipe and Tube Drawer, 72740: “Sets and operates machine to draw seamless ferrous and non-ferrous tubing of specified diameter.” (Tube Worker links here)

Sports Official, 18040 as per HISCO pdf

Changed

Changed Railway Engineer, 02430 to Mechanical Engineer (Motors and Engines, except Marine), 02430 as per HISCO: “Studies, designs and advises on steam, internal combustion and other non-electric motors and engines as used for propulsion of railway locomotives, road vehicles or aeroplanes, or for driving industrial and other machinery, and plans and supervises their development, manufacture, installation, maintenance and repair. Engineers specialising in electric motors are classified in 0-23.90.” [Locomotive Engineer links here]

Changed Barge Crewman/Boatman, 98190 to Other Ships' Deck Ratings, Barge Crew and Boatman, 98190 as per HISCO pdf.

Interesting People

Private Percy Peacock enlisted in 1915 at the age of 16. He enlisted again in the Second World War and was killed in action February 21 1945.

Format: Name, Transcription of Occupation, legible text (if possible), LAC #

Some Idea
Thomas Edgar (Farmer?) Possibly Farmer or Turner? LAC: 372045
Arthur Lapointe (Litter Carrier) cannot read third or fourth word (no digitized service file). LAC: 510550
Walter Harry Lloyd (Sigworker) ....worker (no digitized service file) LAC: 533081.
David Logan (Plater?) .later (no digitized service file). LAC: 535322
John Logan (Speech Blender) Possibly Spirit Blender (no digitized service file) LAC: 535427
Harry Mason (Warfinger) .arfinger (no digitized service file) LAC: 202550
Sydney Alexander McCann (Primary? Pressman) P...... Pressman (no digitized service file) LAC: 140276
Robert McKinley (??????? - Watchman) C...rr Watchman?? Assigned to Watchman category LAC: 157519. (no digitized service file)
Stewart McLaurin (Teacher?) Possibly Teamster? (no digitized service file) LAC: 157761
George Menzies (Mechanic ????????) cannot decipher second word. (no digitized service file) LAC: 190898
James Metcalfe (Mechanic ????????) cannot decipher second word. (no digitized service file) LAC: 189065
Edwin Morris (Gaw – jitter) Saw - .itter (no digitized service file) LAC: 177404
William Archibald Morrison (Carriage ?) LAC: 178036 (no digitized service file). Possibly Carriage Trimmer?
Frank Palmeter (Chair Wireer) Chair Wireir..? (no digitized service file) LAC: 565767
Walter Harris Porter (Illegible) Surveyor? (no digitized service file) LAC: 582660
David Lubbock Robinson (Lawyer?) Law? (no digitized service file) LAC: 611304
George Wesley Seaman (Firesmith) Firesmith? (no digitized service file) LAC: 220103
Colin Sinclair, (? maker). Possibly jam maker? (no digitized service file) LAC: 231279
John Smith (fore spinner) Fo.e Spinner (no digitized service file) LAC: 238765
Alexander Smyth (Spinning Freman) Spinning .... (no digitized service file) LAC: 234985
Ernest Wallace (Playground ???????) cannot decipher second word. (no digitized service file) LAC: 295712
Cecil Franklin Weir (Mazed (?) Farming) M..ed Farming (no digitized service file) LAC: 303980
William Whyte (? Winder) Ar....e Winder (no digitized service file) LAC: 311791
John Richard Wilkinson (Poter) Porter? (no digitized service file) LAC: 313736
William Frederick Woodhams (Laywer) Sawyer or Lawyer? (no digitized service file) LAC: 328775
Gordon Robert Lilly (Trainerman) Trainman? (no digitized service file) LAC: 531538

No idea
Percy Henry Crisford (Carriage ?) LAC: 125613. (has a digitized service file but it's impossible to read)
David Malcolm (Butcher ?) (no digitized service file). LAC: 171666
Ralph Johnson (Fenceman?) (no digitized service file). LAC: 337548
John George Leisk (Gabler) (no digitized service file) LAC: 528115
Eugene McDonald (Street railway conductor?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 145934
Robert James Meekren (textile?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 193154
George Stanley Milligan (Fireman?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 186056
John Wright Morrison (Realter?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 179328
William Peberdy (flanger) (no digitized service file) LAC: 562635
Cecil Spurgeon Phinnemore (unable to decipher) (no digitized service file) LAC: 573762
Thomas Plumridge (? maker). Too faded to read (no digitized service file) LAC: 581523
Henry Short (?man) El..ckman? (no digitized service file) LAC: 227561
Jack Smith (Fireman?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 238208
Frank Soper (?? Instructor) (no digitized service file) LAC: 241994
James Underwood (Teamster and Carpainter) Cannot decipher second word. (no digitized service file). LAC: 620506
Philippe Viens (Presser (?) ) (no digitized service file) LAC: 292233
Joseph Frederick Walter (Illegible) (no digitized service file). LAC: 297961.
John Maurice Williams (Clerk?) (no digitized service file) LAC: 317016

Added to Canonical Occupations

Brush-Painter (except Construction), 93920: “Applies decorative and protective coatings of paint, enamel and lacquer on wooden, metal and other manufactured articles (except glass and ceramics) with brush and hand rollers.” (Japanner links here)

Dairy Farm Worker, General, 62510: “Performs a variety of tasks in the breeding, raising and milking of dairy cattle”

Other Spinners and Winders, 75290: "This group includes spinners and winders not elsewhere classified, for example those who perform auxiliary operations in spinning and winding".

Changed

Changed, Dairy Worker/Dairyman, 62590 to Other Dairy Farm Workers, 62590 as per HISCO pdf

Deleted from Occupations (Non Canonical)

Deleted Bulster, by Clark, Clark and Driver (?) because no matching records could be found.

Interesting People
George William Holmes' name is spelled several different ways throughout his service file.
Geo Will Holmes
George Wm Holmes
George Wil Holmes
Holmes, George W
George L Holmes
Holmes G.W. (corrected from Holmes W.g.)

LAC

Sent LAC a quick e-mail about an unreadable attestation paper using the contact us form as it was the only form of contact e-mail I could find. Response window is 2 days – 4 months.

Problems and Notes with their own Blog Posts (add to them instead of creating new)
- Single Entries that apply to multiple people who should link to different categories
- Special Profiles with Information to Be Preserved
- Incorrect Attestation Papers Linked to CGWP Profiles
- Duplicate CGWP Profiles

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John Thomas Davies LAC: 341892. His attestation papers list occupation as “Clerk” but his CGWP profile says “Furniture Sales/Actioneer”. As it would appear that a family member/descendent has added this information to the profile, it would be beneficial to preserve it, possibly in research notes?

One entry for Illegible, but it applies to three people. Two are Illegible (Joseph Frederick Walter and Walter Harris Porter) while the third, Stanley Church was a Tinsmith.

One entry for Farmer? But it applies to four people:
Three are farmers (William Henry Coats, James Allen Strong, Joseph R. Tomlinson) and the fourth is illegible (Thomas Edgar. Possibly Farmer or Turner? LAC: 372045)

Single category unclear applies to two people: William Francis Campbell (Machinist) and Frederic Aloysius Chester (Chief Clerk)

One entry for ?? maker in occupations database, but two answers:
- William John Hugh Headley (?? maker) Pap. Maker (meaning paper maker) (LAC ID 453368)
- Roy Perkins (?? maker) Trunk maker (LAC ID 568573)

Two entries for ? Maker, but don't know which one links to which person
Thomas Plumridge (? maker). Too faded to read (no digitized service file) LAC: 581523
Colin Sinclair, (? maker). Possibly jam maker? LAC: 231279

One category single. Three different people:
- Frederick George Adam Cross (farmer). LAC: 126825
- James Edward Winger (Laborer) LAC: 319357
- George Elliott (Laborer) LAC: 377091

Six records are linked to occupation Not Specified
Two have blank spaces: Walter James White and Clarence Hodge
Two have lines: Herbert Clark and Victor William Synge Heron
One says nil: Ernest Hugh Simpson
One says single: Oliver Cummins

Three Occupations linked to None Stated.
William Carruthers is blank
James Raymond Chambers is none
Percy Edward Peacock is Nil

Five records linked to None listed.
4 have lines through the space:
- Frank Edward Brabant
- James Fisher
- James Lammie (line through)
- Harold Billingsley
1 is “Just left college”: Joseph Paul Longoz

5 records linked to none given
Three do not provide occupation:
- Alexander Gowans Mackie
- Joseph Victor Norman Spencer
- Carleton Colquhoun Holmes.
One lather: Gilbert E. Milloy
One no: George William Harper (no)

47 records linked to category none but 7 should not be.
2 nil:
- Frederick George Coppins
- William Holmes St. John Lyon
4 line throughs or blank spaces:
- Ernest Waller (line through)
- William Warwick (line through)
- Eric Hallman Ziegler (blank)
- John O'Sullivan (line through)
1 Tool Sharpener: James Harris McVie

Three records for category NA.
- William Brooke (line through)
- Archie Donald Batchelor (blank)
- Wilson Grant (Sailor)

Lutheran applies to 2 categories and on both occurrences it's a mistake.
- Albert Plantz (farmer)
- Herbert Frederick Nelson (Farmer & Rancher)

Interesting People

Albert Joseph Hoare has multiple attestation papers and lists a different occupation on each one.

He first enlisted in Edmonton in November 1914 at the age of 43 (born February 25, 1871) and indicated that he was a Decorator. He also indicated no previous military service.

Hospital records indicate that in 1915 Hoare was diagnosed with both a femoral hernia (the result of being thrown from a horse in England) and hemorrhoids.

He enlisted in Calgary in April 1916. This time he makes himself 2 years younger by listing his birth date as February 25 1873. He also changes his occupation to Paper hanger, and lists previous military service, specifically 2 years with the 48th Northhamptonshire Regiment and 1 year 4 months with the 31st Overseas Battalion of the CEF.

He was discharged in February 1917

He enlisted again in January of 1918 again in Calgary. This time he notes that he was cook, and indicates previous service with the 31st Overseas Battalion of the CEF. He notes that he had been discharged from the military due to the Age Limit, and makes himself a year older this time around by listing his birth date as February 25, 1872.

Interesting Notes
The occupation line on both George Stanley Milligan's and Jack Smith's attestation papers is illegible to me. This itself is not unusual, but it's interesting because both documents were filled out by the same person. Both Milligan (Trail) and Smith (Nelson) list an address in Northern BC, both men enlisted on May 18, 1916 and both men have the same witness on their attestation papers.

Milligan: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=156780
Smith: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=156784

Occupations

One entry for Farmer? But it applies to four people:
Three are farmers (William Henry Coats, James Allen Strong, Joseph R. Tomlinson) and the fourth is illegible (Thomas Edgar. Possibly Farmer or Turner? LAC: 372045)

Single category “unclear” applies to two people: William Francis Campbell (Machinist) and Frederic Aloysius Chester (Chief Clerk)

Canonical Occupations

Changed
Changed Collector, 33990 to Other Bookkeepers, Cashiers and Related Workers, 33990 as per HISCO: “This group includes bookkeepers, cashiers and other related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those collecting rents or hire purchase payments; keeping records of times of arrival and departure of workers; changing currency units of large denominations into smaller units.” (Timekeeper and Collector both link here)

Incorrect

John Logan's CGWP links to Alphonse Belisle's Attestation Papers.

John Logan CGWP profile: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=91430 (Regimental Number/Birth Date are incorrect)

Correct Attestation Papers: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/image.aspx?Image=458409a&URLjpg=http%3a%2f
%2fdata2.archives.ca%2fcef%2fgpc009%2f458409a.gif&

NOTE: Alphonse Belisle has no CGWP profile.

No Attestation Papers Linked
Gunner Samuel Collins Cronk (existing profile seems to have been created from info in a Newspaper Article)
Attestation Papers: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=126358

Joseph Morley Holland

CGWP Profile: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=171420
LAC Attestation Papers: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=464441

Private Herbert Charles Batty
CGWP: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=160226
LAC: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=29335

Private Anderson Wilfred Harold (http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=72064) should actually be Wilfred Harold Anderson (LAC papers found through Regimental Number search). Wilfred Harold has been entered as his last name on CGWP profile.
LAC: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=9594

Sergeant Reginald V. Munday and Private Reginald V Munday. LAC Reference: RG 150,Accession 1992-93/166 Box 6482-32. Regimental Number: 79857

Roderick Herbert McDonald has two separate CGWP profiles. They use a different regimental number and different rank but link to the same attestation papers.

Profile 1: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=74609
Profile 2: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=121354

Major Leon Charles Eckenfelder: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=142821

Major Leon Charles E. Kenfeld: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=142870

These profiles refer to the same man from Trochu, Alberta who joined the French Army in 1914 but contain information from two different articles.

John Jameson (Possible duplicate)

Profile 1: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=39097 (2nd Lt)
Profile 2: http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=126015 (Private)

According to the CWGC only one John Jameson died on August 30 1918 (the date of death listed on both profiles) and he was a second lieutenant. Also only one John Jameson (2Lt.) is buried at Vaulx Hill Cemetery in France where both are listed as being buried. According to the medical discharge certificate in Pvt. John Jameson's digitized service file, he was discharged for a commission in the Imperial Army. So it looks like Private James Jameson became 2Lt. John Jameson before he was KIA.

Added

Brazer, 87245: “Bonds (brazes) metal parts together, using gas torch, electric arc or other source of heat and applying brazing alloy and flux.”

Chemical Engineer, General, 02510: “Carries out research on chemical engineering problems and develops and advises on processes for producing on a commercial scale the chemical or physical transformation of substances, as in the manufacture of chemicals, petroleum derivatives, metals, food products and synthetic materials, designs appropriate manufacturing plant and plans and supervises its construction, operation, maintenance and repair.”

Electroplater, 72820: “*Sets and controls equipment to coat metal articles
with non-ferrous metal by electrolysis”

Industrial and Commercial Products Designer, 16240: “Creates designs for industrial and commercial products, harmonising aesthetic considerations with technical and other requirements. Garment patternmaker is classified in 7-94.20 and Shoe patternmaker in 8-02.15”

Motion Picture Camera Operator, 16360: “Sets and operates motion picture camera to film scenes”

Motion Picture Producer, 17430: “Plans, organises and co-ordinates production of motion pictures”

Stereotyper, 92320: “Performs all or several of the tasks involved in making printing plates from set-up type by stereotyping process”

Changed

Changed Professional Athlete, 18020 to Professional Sportsman, 18020 as per HISCO: “Participates in public competitive sporting events for gain. Workers playing chess, bridge, billiards or similar games for gain are classified in 1-80.90.

Changed Head Teacher/Principal, 13940 to Head Teacher, 13940 as per HISCO: “Plans, organises and co-ordinates educational curriculum, activities of teaching staff, and clerical and auxiliary services in a school.” [Owner, School links here]

Changed Patternmaker, 75350 to Garment Pattern Maker, 79420 as per HISCO pdf/HISCO definition of Industrial and Commercial Products Designer.

Changed Meat Preparer, 77390 to Other Butchers and Meat Preparers, 77390 as per HISCO: “This group includes butchers and meat prepares not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in the productions of pork products or in the treatment and preparation of edible offal for use in meat-product making.” [Bird Picker links here]

Changed Chemist, 01110 to Chemist, General, 01110 as per HISCO

Notes
(Quality) Checker links to Other Clerks, 39990

I have been compiling a list of occupations that are still illegible to me after a closer examination and will attach the list to a future blog post once it's completed.

I am encountering difficulties with certain digitized LAC files as the scans are completely unreadable. For example, Percy Henry Crisford (Carriage ?) LAC: 125613.

Occupations Database
One entry for ?? maker in occupations database, but two answers:
- William John Hugh Headley (?? maker) Pap. Maker (meaning paper maker) (LAC ID 453368)
- Roy Perkins (?? maker) Trunk maker (LAC ID 568573)

Two entries for ? Maker, but don't know which one links to which person
Thomas Plumridge (? maker). Too faded to read (no digitized service file) LAC: 581523
Colin Sinclair, (? maker). Possibly jam maker? LAC: 231279

Deleted

Deleted Freeman from occupations as no related records could be found

Added

Beef Cattle Farm Worker, 62420: “Performs a variety of tasks in the breeding and raising of beef cattle” (Cowboy links here)

Budgeting and Accounting Manager, 21950: “Plans, organises and controls, within powers delegated to him, the financial operations of an industrial, commercial or other organisation and participates in formulating the financial policy of the organisation.” (Financier links here)

Clerical or Related Worker, Specialisation Unknown, 3000. (Gas Company Employee links here)

Cloth Weaver (Hand), 75430: “Weaves fabric on hand-operated loom.” [Cloth Maker links here]

Coil Winder (Hand or Machine), 85345: “Winds wire onto bobbins or cores by machine (8-53.40) or hand (8-53.50) to make electrical coils”

Commercial Traveller or Manufacturer's Agent, Specialisation Unknown, 43200

Cotton Weaver (Hand or Machine), 75432 (from HISCO pdf)

Crusher, Grinder or Mixer, Specialisation Unknown, 74100 [Colour mixer links here]

Metal Moulder or Coremaker, Specialisation Unknown, 72500

Motorised Farm Equipment Operator, 62820: “Operates and services one or more types of motorised farm machinery or equipment”

Other Crane and Hoist Operators, 97390 (from HISCO pdf)

Other Loggers, 63190: “This group includes loggers not elsewhere classified, for example those who are occupied mainly in operating wood-harvesting machines to fell, branch, cross-cut or bark trees to perform other logging operations; loading logs into chutes, or stacking them preparatory to transport out of forest; shaping rough wooden products from logs, such as railway ties and telephone poles, near felling sites; examining logs and grading them according to quality or measuring them to determine their volume of marketable timber.”

Other Painters, Construction, 93190: “This group includes construction painters not elsewhere classified, for example those who paint imitation building exteriors or interiors and similar pieces of stage and film sets; specialise in a particular type of finish such as graining or marbling; prepare surfaces for painting; paint ships= woodwork and interior fittings; paint railway coaches and wagons” [Coach Painter links here]

Parquetry Worker, 95475: “Installs and repairs parquet flooring” (Floor Layer links here as well as to Paviour)

Still or Reactor Operator, Specialisation Unknown, 74400 (distiller links here [Chemical Processing related])

Changed

Changed Compositor/Typesetter 92120 to Hand Compositor, 92120 as per HISCO: “Sets type by hand for printing”

Changed Constable and Gaoler, 58240 to Private Police Guard, 58240 as per HISCO: “Polices property or parts of establishments, such as industrial plants, banks or museums to prevent theft, violence, infractions of rules or other irregularities, and may make arrests.” [Railway policeman links here]

Changed Insurance Collector, 31040 to Customs officers, 31040 as per HISCO: “Checks persons, vehicles and goods for legal import allowances. May collect duty and impose penalties for contravention of customs regulations.”

Changed Weaver, 75490 to Other Weavers and Related Workers, 75490 as per HISCO: “This group includes weavers and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who perform auxiliary operations in weaving processes.”

Changed Spinner, 75220 to Spinner, Thread and Yarn, 75220 as per HISCO: “Operates machines to spin thread and yarn from roving on to spindles or other output packages” (Cotton Spinner links here)

Changed Sawmill Labourer to Other Sawyer, Plywood Makers and Related Wood-Processing Workers, 73290 as per HISCO: “This group includes sawyers, plywood makers and related wood-processing workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who are mainly occupied in peeling bark from logs preparatory to sawing or veneer-cutting; operating power saws to cut logs into specified barrel stave lengths; operating banks of circular saws to cut out defective sections of boards (trimming); or operating edge-gluing machines to join veneer strips into sheets” [Cork maker links here]

Saving in case needed later
Other Power-Generating Machinery Operators, 96190: “This group includes other power-generating machinery operators not elsewhere classified, for example those who assist power-generating plant operators in power stations; control feeder switchboards in power substations; operate power-generating plant servicing an individual or other establishment.”

Notes

Use Forestry Worker, 63230 instead of Forester, 63000 as Forester is not in HISCO.

Changed Pavlour, 95160 to Paviour, 95160 (typo)

I'm having difficulty finding a definition for “Firesmith”. It's not in HISCO, and google searches just return numerous results for Donald Firesmith followed by stories about people named Smith being fired or being involved in fires. Record is for George Wesley Seaman. Is it possible this is incorrect transcription? Moved to illegible category.

Axeman. Definition: “A person who works with an ax”. Dictionary.com: “a man who wields an axe, esp to cut down trees” (Wood/Lumber related?)

Use Logger, 63110 or Other Loggers, 63190 instead of Lumberman, 63116 which isn't in HISCO. Possible Lumberman also means Working Proprietor (Wholesale or Retail) ??

Cowpuncher = Cowboy which links to Beef Cattle Farm Worker

“Creosotes are a category of carbonaceous chemicals formed by the distillation of various tars, and by pyrolysis of plant-derived material, such as wood or fossil fuel.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creosote) [Linking Creosoting Expert to Still or Reactor Operator, Specialisation Unknown]

Interesting People
Montagu Allan enlisted at the age of 55. According to his CGWP he survived the war but lost a son and two daughters during the war. (His two daughters in the sinking of the Lusitania).

Bugler Reuben Rosenfield enlisted at age 10 on March 2 1916 (and listed his birth date as April 24th 1905). 4'6. He was discharged for being underage on March 11 1916.

According to his CGWP profile Private John William Boucher was the oldest soldier in the CEF. He enlisted at the age if 78 in 1915, although his attestation papers list his DOB as 1867 not 1836. Notes suggest that he was also a veteran of the American Civil War. Although his attestation papers give his apparent age as 48 when he was declared fit for Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force following a medical examination in January of 1917, a proceedings of medical board document from December 1917 list Boucher's age as 73. He was recommended for discharge in February 1918 with his “Present disease or disability” listed as overage and myalgia. The document notes that Boucher identified himself as being 73 years old and having having aching pains in knees, difficult walking as well as pains in both knee joints, his back and his right hand.

Added

Ceramics Dipper, 89560: “Covers biscuit ware with glaze solution by dipping.” (Enameller links here [1/2])

Ceramics Spray-Painter, 89550: “Sprays paint on pottery, porcelain ware, bricks and tiles, or sprays liquid glaze on large pieces not suitable for dipping” (Enameller links here [2/2] )

Coal-Gas Maker, 74925: “Operates one or more retorts in the production of gas from coal.” (Gas Worker links here)

Dietitian, General, 06910: “Plans and supervises the preparation of therapeutic or other diets for individuals or for groups in hospitals, institutions and other establishments and for workers in particular sectors; gives instruction in selection and proper preparation of food according to dietetic principles; performs duties related to nutrition programmes.”

Electric Lineman or Cable Jointer, Specialisation Unknown, 85700

Furnaceman, Non-Ferrous Metal Converting and Refining, 71270: “Operates crucible, electric, open-hearth, reverberatory or other furnace for converting or refining non-ferrous metals.” (includes Gold, Silver and Copper).

Geographer, 19250: “Studies characteristics of man's physical and climatic environment, the distribution of populations and human activities on the earth.”

Geological Scientist, 01330: “Conducts research into nature and history of earth's crust to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in such fields as mineral exploitation and civil engineering.” (Geologist links here)

Glass Blower, 89120: “Blows molten glass into shape by means of blowpipe.”

Glass Cutter, 89156: Cuts sheet glass by hand to prescribed dimensions or according to pattern, using a glass-cutting tool.

Glass-Making Furnanceman, 89320: “Operates furnace to melt and fuse premixed ingredients to make glass.”

Glass Mixer, 89920: “Weighs and mixes sand, soda, potash and other materials used in glass making”

Glass Painter, 89520: “Paints decorative designs on glass articles with a brush.”

Government Executive Officials not Elsewhere Classified, 31090: “This group includes government officials not elsewhere classified, such as those who deal with issues such as finance, trade, health, education, social insurance and employment” (multiple government inspectors link here)

Insurance, Real Estate or Securities Salesman, Specialisation Unknown, 44100.

Oiler and Greaser (except Ships' Engines), 84980: “Lubricates the moving parts of stationary engines, motor vehicles and machinery (except ships' engines).” (Engine Worker links here)

Other Biologists, Zoologists and Related Scientists, 05190, added from HISCO PDF

Other Charworkers, Cleaners and Related Workers, 55290: “This group includes charworkers, cleaners and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who perform routine tidying-up and lifting duties required in hotel housekeeping; clean walls and ceilings with sponge and soapy water or chemical solution; sweep house yards and other appurtenances; clean railway passenger coaches, buses, trams and aircraft. Cleaners of buildings by sandblasting or steam are classified in unit group 9-59.”

Other Fishermen, Hunters and Related Workers, 64990: “This group includes fishermen, hunters and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in diving to sea bed to gather sponges and harvest pearl oysters; cultivating pearls in oysters; gather sea weed, sea mosses, turtles' eggs, and clams and other molluscs; catching tropical and other fish and sea creatures for aquariums and museums; assisting hunters by building and camouflaging traps and beating to flush game; and protecting and caring for wild animals and birds in game preserves and wild-life sanctuaries.” (Game Warden links here)

Other Glass Formers, Cutters, Grinders and Finishers, 89190: “This group includes glass formers, cutters, grinders and finishers not elsewhere classified, for example those ladling molten glass into moulds; gathering required quantities of molten glass on end of metal rod and handing it to other workers; putting legs and feet on glass articles; making laminated glass and vacuum flasks; operating automatic machines that cap (score and break) flat glass into sections of specified dimensions; operating a lathe to grind glass articles for use in laboratory apparatus or to cut, shape and seal glass bulbs used in manufacture of electronic valves or tubes”

Other Salesmen, Shop Assistants and Demonstrators, 45190: “This group includes salesmen and shop assistants not elsewhere classified, for example those who replenish stocks and assist customers according to written or telephoned requests; conduct and assist customers in their purchasing in a self-service store; those who sell petrol, oil or other motoring requirements in a garage, motor service station or similar establishement to customers.” (garage worker links here)

Pipe Layer, 95950: “Lays pipes of glazed and unglazed clay, concrete, cast iron and other materials in ditches to form sewers, drains, water mains and conduits for cables and other purposes.”

Tire maker or Vulcaniser, Specialisation Unknown, 90200

Changed
Changed Chauffeur, 98590 to Other Motor-Vehicle Drivers, 98590 as per HISCO

Changed Gas Fitter, 87120 to Gas Pipe Fitter, 87120 as per HISCO

Changed Wheelwright, 81925 to Cartwright, 81925 as per HISCO: “Constructs and repairs wooden carts, wagons and wheels, using hand and power tools.”

Changed Boot Black, 56090 to Other Launderers, Dry-Cleaners and Pressers, 56090: “This group includes launderers, dry-cleaners and pressers not elsewhere classified, for example those who mark for identification articles received for treatment; sort articles according to type and colour of material and fastness of dye; wash delicate or excessively stained articles with a starch solution; press articles with a mangle; clean carpets with a soap or chemical solution.” (shoe shiner links here) as per HISCO
Changed Jeweller, 88010 to Jeweller, General, 88010 as per HISCO

Notes

Other Motor-Vehicle Drivers = Kind of driver identified but does not fit in existing categories i.e. Herse Driver.

Motor Vehicle Driver, Specialisation Unknown = Type of Driver unknown

Occupation category needed: Independent, Independant Means, Independant, Just left school

Attestation Papers unavailable on LAC: Wallace Webb (DOB: 3/10/1890)

Meter reader, gas and meter reader links to Other Clerks, 39990
Inspector, food links to Supervisor and General Foreman (Food and Beverages Processing), 22665.

Bank Employee links to both Finance Clerk, 33940 and Bank Teller, 3310 on HISCO

Saving for Later
Agronomist, 05320: “Conducts research into field crops and grasses and develops new and improved production methods.”

Electronics Fitter, 85210: “Fits, adjusts, installs and repairs parts, assemblies or subassemblies in the manufacture of radio, television and other communications equipment and apparatus in factory, workshop or place of use.”

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Unusual Occupation Definitions

Grainer: Painted grain on wood to make it look more expensive (definition from http://www.worldthroughthelens.com/family-history/old-occupations.php and also found on numerous genealogy site forums)

Added

Fabrics Repairer, 75475: “Repairs faults in textile fabrics.” (Loom fixer links here)

Hat Maker, General, 79310: “Makes men's and women's hats, using a variety of materials such as felt, silk, velvet and straw. May operate machine that stretches felt cones to form hat shapes.” (Hatter links here)

Ice-Cream Maker, 77550: “Makes ice-cream from milk, sugar and other ingredients”

Other Bricklayers, Stonemasons and Tile Setters, 95190: “This group includes bricklayers, stonemasons and tile setters not elsewhere classified, for example those who lay bricks, concrete blocks or shaped tiles to construct sewers or manholes or chambers for enclosing waterline valves; lay tile conduits to insulate and protect water and steam lines; rebuild and repair surface or constructional stonework for monuments; lay stone in embankments or water drains to prevent soil erosion; line ingot mould covers with firebrick mortar.” (ditcher links here)

Marble Setter, 95145: “Prepares and sets marble blocks and slabs to construct and cover floors, walls and other surfaces” (aka Marble Mason)

Musical Instrument Maker or Tuner, Specialisation Unknown, 94100.

Other Bleachers, Dyers and Textile Product Finishers, 75690: “This group includes bleachers, dyers and textile product finishers not elsewhere classified, for example those who dye unspun fibres, hosiery or knitwear; disentangle skeins of yarn after washing, bleaching, dyeing or other treatment; dry materials at any stage of treatment; remove fibre protrusions; stretch textile goods; press made-up goods; re-waterproof used goods; or size the warp” (Cotton Miller links here)

Physical Science Technician, Specialisation Unknown, 01400 (Laboratory Helper links here)

Ships' Deck Rating, Barge Crew or Boatman, Specialisation Unknown, 98100

Stone Cutter or Carver, Specialisation Unknown, 82000 (Stone Worker links here)

Supervisor and General Foreman (Food and Beverages Processing), 22665: “Supervises production activities of a distinct unit within an establishment in which foodstuffs and beverages are processed or manufactured on an industrial basis, and controls and co-ordinates the activities of the workers in this unit engaged in various occupations.” (Grain Inspector links here)

Tanner or Fellmonger, Specialisation Unknown, 76100

Wood Grader, 73270: “Examines dressed or rough-sawn wood and sorts it according to quality and size.”

Modified

Changed Mail/Letter Carrier, 37030 to Postman, 37030 as per HISCO: “Delivers mail along a regular route to private homes and business establishments after sorting it according to streets and street numbers.”

Deleted duplicate merchant, 41000 in favour of Merchant, 4100.

Changed Newspaper reporter, 15930 to Reporter, 15930 as per HISCO

Changed Engineer, 02990 to Other Engineers, 02990 as per HISCO: “This group includes engineers not elsewhere classified, for example those who study, design, develop, control and advise on processes and plant for the manufacture or processing of textiles, leather products, wood or paper.” (Inventor links here)

Changed Docker & Freight Handler, 97190 to Other Dockers and Freight Handlers, 97190 as per HISCO

Changed Messenger/Errand Boy, 37040 to Messenger, 37040 as per HISCO

Changed Herder, 62105 to Farm Worker, General, 62105 as per HISCO: “Performs a variety of tasks in growing crops and breeding and raising livestock.”

Changed Sheet Metal Worker, 87390 to Other Sheet-Metal Workers, 87390 as per HISCO: “This group includes sheet-metal workers not elsewhere classified, for example those assembling metal furniture and those specialising in installation of sheet-metal fixtures and fittings in ships.”. (Iron Smith links here)

Changed Streetcar Repairer, 84105 to Machinery Fitter, General, 84105 as per HISCO: “Makes completely parts and subassemblies of machinery and related equipment, according to specifications or by reproducing original components, using machine tools, and fits, assembles and repairs machine parts.”

Notes

HISCO isn't particularly consistent in its classification of those in the merchant navy. For the time being recommend putting associated occupations under Ships' Deck Rating, Barge Crew or Boatman, Specialisation Unknown, 98100.

Bridgeman can be someone involved in bridge construction (dictionary) or Opening-Bridge Operator, 97355 (HISCO)

Repairman/Repairman, machines links to Other Machinery Fitters, Machine Fitters, Machine Assemblers and Precision Instrument Makers (except Electrical), 84990

Boom man can be crane/boom operator, poleman or rafter.

Last maker = Wooden Pattern Maker (HISCO)

Insurance Agent links to Insurance Salesman on HISCO.

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Do not use

Messenger, Indian Office, 37044
Messenger, Bank of British North America, 37043

Reason: Incredibly specific and covered by broader category of Messenger, 37040

Hudson's Bay Company Buyer, 42201

Reason: Too specific and covered by broader category of Buyer, 42220.

Need to Create

- Student (currently occupying a HISCO number belonging to a different category in the database)
- Unemployed

Resources

Old Textile related job titles: http://www.weasteheritagetrail.co.uk/Resources/some-old-job-titles-from-the-textile-industries/index.htm

Occupation of the Day

Government Fruit Expert

Added

Mechanical Products Inspector and Tester, 84985: “Inspects and tests machinery and related mechanical equipment for finish, mechanical operation and conformance to manufacturer's standards.”

Officer, 58320: “Formulates and implements military strategy. Commands and leads other service personnel.”

Optometrist, 07520: “Examines eyes and prescribes spectacles or treatment not involving the use of medicines, surgery or drugs, to conserve or improve vision.”

Organ Builder, 94160: “Makes the instrumental parts of organs of wood, metal, leather and other materials, using hand and power tools, and builds and repairs organs.”

Other Clerks, 39990: “This group includes clerical workers not elsewhere classified, for example those sorting forms or other documents by hand; making a routine inspection of documents and marking them with identification numbers; addressing circulars and envelopes by hand; operating machines which sort documents for filing or collate sets of pages of reproduced documents.”
(Newspaper Employee links here)

Other Machinery Fitters, Machine Fitters, Machine Assemblers and Precision Instrument Makers (except Electrical), 84990. (motorman links here)

Other Ministers of Religion and Related Members of Religious Orders, 14190: “This group includes ministers of religion and related members of religious orders not elsewhere classified, for example those attached to a central body which formulates and co-ordinates religious practices, activities and teachings.”

Other Petroleum-Refining Workers, 74590: “This group includes petroleum-refining workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in blending asphalt for various uses with naphtha, kerosene and other petroleum products; operating equipment to produce liquefied gas.” (Oil worker links here)

Pavlour, 95160: “Lays wood blocks, paving stones, slabs, bricks and kerbstones on sand or other type of bed to make roads, pavements and open drains.”

Specialised Dentist, 06320: “Specialises in giving surgical, medical and other forms of treatment for particular types of dental and oral diseases and disorders” (Dental Surgeons go here!)

Specialised Surgeon, 06130 (HISCO book only)

Changed

Physician and Surgeon, 06101 to General Surgeon, 06110: “Performs various kinds of surgical operations in the treatment of injuries, diseases and disorders of the human body”

Changed Medical Doctor, 06100 to Medical Doctor, Specialisation Unknown, 06100

Combined Office Clerk, 39912 with Office Clerk, 39310 as per HISCO. Deleted Office Clerk, 39912 and changed Office Clerk, 39310 to Office Clerk, General 39310 as per HISCO

Changed News Agent, 45240 to News Vendor, 45240 as per HISCO (newspaper boy links here). As per HISCO News Agent links to Working Proprietor (Retail Trade), 41030.

Changed Metal Worker, 83990 to Other Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Machine-Tool Operators Not Elsewhere Classified, 83990: “This group includes blacksmiths, toolmakers and machine tool operators not classified elsewhere, for example those making metal articles such as springs, cables, nails, bolts and steel needles.” as per HISCO (nail makers go here). Metal Worker replaced by Metal Processor, Specialisation Unknown

Changed Meter Man, 84990 to Other Machinery Fitters, Machine Fitters, Machine Assemblers and Precision Instrument Makers (except Electrical), 84990

Changed Nun, 14140 to Religious Worker (Member of Religious Order) as per HISCO pdf.

Changed Coal Weigher/Husker/Measurer, 71190 to Other Miners and Quarrymen, 71190 as per HISCO.

Changed Coal Miner, 71105 to Miner, General, 71105 as per HISCO

Changed Butchers Assistant, 77330 to Meat Cutter, 77330 as per HISCO: “Cuts meat into portions suitable for sale to individual customers or for use in meat-processing plants.” Note: DIFFERENT than Butcher (77310).

Notes

News Pressman could be newspaper printer or newspaper reporter (British expression)

HISCO places ammunition worker under Labourer, 99910 and Ammunition Factory Worker under Factory Worker, 99930. No place in HISCO guide for Ammunition or Munition related occupations.

Motorman links to both Other Machinery Fitters, Machine Fitters, Machine Assemblers and Precision Instrument Makers (except Electrical), 84990 and Railway Engine Driver, 98320 on HISCO.

As per HISCO, Mortuary attendants fall under “Other Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Related Workers”

HISCO puts manufacturers under General Manager

Miller helper linked to Grain Miller, 77120 on HISCO.

Start on Page 14.

Linked Prince to Officer as the one prince in CGWP's pre war occupation was military officer.

Interesting People

Pioneer Joseph Watson Taylor's (154039) has a CGWP profile that has been added to by a family member. Of note is an anecdote (Newspaper clipping: http://angloboerwarmuseum.com/Boer70e_hero5_taylorjw.html) that Taylor was wounded in the Battle of Colenso during the Boer War and pronounced dead, but later rejoined his regiment (not dead). Article claims he enlisted as a private in Great War rather than wait for a commission. He was invalided home during WWI.

To Delete (possibly)

1218 Bombardier, C. Battery Y1102
1217 Captain, C. Battery Y1101
1233 Colonel, C. Battery Y1120
1223 Private, C. Battery Y1109
1226 Sergeant Major, C. Battery Y1112
1225 Sergeant, C. Battery Y1111
1227 Staff Sergeant, C. Battery Y1113
1230 Trumpeter, C. Battery Y1116

Reasoning: Do not confirm to HISCO standards; unnecessary.

Added to Canonical

Forest Supervisor, 63220: “Directly supervises and co-ordinates tree cultivation, conservation and harvesting operations and enforces safety and preservation regulations in forest.” (Forest Ranger links here)

Guide, Specialisation Unknown, 59100

Other Food Preservers, 77490: “This group includes food preservers not elsewhere classified, for example those who prepare foods for canning; extract essence from foods by heat processes and make concentrates or powders; whiten or enrich natural colours of fruit or vegetables; or dry fish in the sun.”

Other Working Proprietors (Catering, Lodging and Leisure Services), 51090: “This group includes working proprietors of catering and lodging services not elsewhere classified, for example those who operate rooming houses which do not supply meals, cafeterias and canteens, caravan parks, golf courses, swimming pools, billiard halls, and fairground rides.”

Quality Inspector, 94980: “Inspects finished products or parts for conformance to manufacturer's standards, finish and appearance.” (Testerofware links here)

Supervisor, Foreman or Inspector, Specialisation Unknown, 22000

Changed

There are currently two Teacher categories in canonical occupations: Teacher, 13320 and Teacher, 13340. According to HISCO guide, 13320 = First-Level Education Teacher and 13340 is not listed in the guide or the HISCO database.

Changed Professor, 13350, to University or Higher Education Teacher, Subject Unknown, 13100: “Conducts courses of instruction at the third level of education, subject unknown.” (133 prefix puts it under primary school educators. HISCO professor linked to 13100)

Changed Teacher, 13320 to First-Level Education Teacher, 13320 as per HISCO

Changed Teacher, 13340 to Teacher, Level and Subject Unknown, 13000.

Changed Livery Stable Keeper, 51090 to Working Proprietor (Hiring Out), 41040: “Conducts a business by hiring services and vehicles.” as per HISCO

Moved occupations linked to Grocer, 41040 to Working Proprietor as per HISCO.

Deleted Grocer.

Changed Superintendent of Police, 58230 to Detective, 58230 as per HISCO (detective includes Private Detective). Deleted Police Detective, 58201 as this category is now covered by Detective, 58230.

Superintendents of Police should now link to Government Administrator, 20210 as per HISCO.

Changed Railway Labourer, 97130 to Railway and Road Vehicle Loader as per HISCO: “Loads and unloads goods, material or equipment carried in railway wagons truck and other vehicles.” (Railway Porter links here)

Changed Mattress Maker, 81960 to Mattress Maker, 79640 as per HISCO. Added Smoking-Pipe Maker, 81960: “Makes smoking pipes and cigar and cigarette holders in wood and kindred materials, using hand or power tools” as per HISCO

Changed Pottery Labourer, 89290 to Other Potters and Related Clay and Abrasive Formers, 89290: “This group includes potters and related clay and abrasive formers not elsewhere classified, for example those who operate a hand press to mould clay bricks and tiles; smooth and trim pottery with hand tools; prepare clay blocks for use in presses; drill holes in clay ware; or operate machines to cut strips of clay into bricks or tiles” as per HISCO (Pipe Maker links here)

Changed Piano Tuner, 94180 to Musical Instrument Tuner, 94180 as per HISCO: “Tests and adjusts musical instruments, such as pianos and organs, to produce correct tones and keep instrument in good condition.”

Problems

Student is currently 19990 in the database. According to HISCO 19990 is “Other Professional, Technical and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified” which I need to create to place shippers into (as per HISCO), but there is no HISCO number for student. Students with a specific profession like Law Student, Engineering Student etc are classified under their respective professions like Lawyer, Engineer etc. “Student” is assigned -1 or 99999 in HISCO. Classifying students under the field they're studying isn't always possible because some attestations only list “student”. The word “student” is not used in the Outline of HISCO structure document. Unsure of how to proceed.

-> Discussion about creating a new, non conflicting category for student and assigning students to careers as possible i.e. Agriculture Student to Farming, Engineering Student to Engineer etc.

Misc Notes

Pumpman could be mine (Hillcrest Mine Disaster) or ship related

No listing for Stock Keepers on HISCO. On HISCO Store Keeper = Storeroom Clerk, so could Stock Keeper = Stock Clerk?

Presser could be oil presser, glass presser, pottery presser, a pulp related presser or printing presser.
-> link to all possibilities?

HISCO puts President under General Manager, 21110

Physical Trainer = Physical Instructor. Physical Trainer Definition as per HISCO: “Instructs students and other persons in development and maintenance of their own physical fitness by means of gymnastic and other exercises”

-> “moniteur de culture physique” links to Physical Trainer on HISCO

Start on Page 18 next time.

Attached to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Canadian Divisions

Misc Notes

Regimental Structure

Regiments and Perpetuates as per Forces docs

Reinforced By (Not Complete)

Battle Honours

YPRES, 1915, '17;
Gravenstafel
St. Julien
Frezenberg;
Bellewaarde;
FESTUBERT, 1915;
MOUNT SORREL;
SOMME, 1916, '18;
Pozières;
Flers-Courcelette;
Thiepval;
Ancre Heights;
ARRAS, 1917, '18;
Vimy, 1917;
Arleux;
Scarpe, 1917, '18;
Arleux
HILL 70;
Passchendaele;
AMIENS;
Drocourt-Quéant;
HINDENBURG LINE;
Canal du Nord;
Cambrai, 1918;
VALENCIENNES;
SAMBRE;
PURSUIT TO MONS;
FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915-18.
SIBERIA, 1918-1919.

RNR

SOMME, 1916;
Albert (Beaumont Hamel), 1916;
Le Transloy;
ARRAS, 1917;
Scarpe, 1917;
YPRES, 1917, 18;
Langemarck, 1917;
Poelcappelle;
CAMBRAI, 1917;
LYS;
Bailleul;
Kemmel;
COURTRAI;
FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1916-18;
GALLIPOLI, 1915-16;
EGYPT, 1915-16.

I generally relied on PDF regimental histories now uploaded to the CGWP folder, but also consulted several non pdf publications as noted in "Sources Used" document

Infantry Related Documents:

http://hcmc.uvic.ca/cgwp/docs/infantrybattalions.pdf

http://hcmc.uvic.ca/cgwp/docs/TheInsigniaandLineagesoftheCanadianForcesVolume3PartTwoInfantryRegiments.pdf

http://hcmc.uvic.ca/cgwp/docs/TheInsigniaandLineagesoftheCanadianForcesVolume3Part1.pdf

Added to Canonical

Composer or Performing Artist, Specialisation Unknown, 17000

Excavator, Specialisation Unknown, 97400

Hide Flesher and Dehairer (Hand), 76130: “Removes flesh and traces of hair from hides with hand knife.” [Skinner]

Machinery Fitter-Assembler, General, 84110: “Fits and assembles fabricated parts in the manufacture of machinery, engines and other metal apparatus (except precision instruments and electrical equipment).” [I used this when the specific item being fitted is identified]

Metal Smelting, Converting and Refining Furnanceman, Specialisation Unknown, 72100 (Smelter links here on HISCO)

Other Field Crop and Vegetable Farm Workers, 62290: “This group includes field crop farm workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in planting, cultivating and harvesting a particular field crop (other than vegetables, wheat, cotton, rice and sugar cane) such as barley, rye, colza, sisal, groundnuts, tobacco, flax or jute; and those occupied mainly in harvesting of field crops.” (Thresher links here)

Other Insurance, Real Estate and Securities Salesmen, 44190.

Other Musical Instrument Makers and Tuners, 94190: “This group includes musical instrument makers and tuners not elsewhere classified, for example those making drums and xylophones.”

Other Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots, 04290: “This group includes ships' deck officers and pilots not elsewhere classified, for example those in charge of seagoing yachts and hovercraft.”

Other Transport and Communications Supervisors, 22290: “This group includes transport and communications supervisors, dispatchers and controllers not classified elsewhere, for example those supervising and co-ordinating one or more of the operational activities of a barge, ferry or pipeline service and supervising the activities of workers engaged therein.”

River Driver, 63140: “Launches logs into river and guides them downstream to mill or into rafts or booms for further transport”

Rope Maker, General, 75710: “Makes ropes from natural and artificial fibres by hand or machine.”

Precision Instrument Maker, 84230: “Makes, adjusts and repairs mechanical instruments and mechanical portions of electrical and optical instruments”

Rubber Product Maker, Specialisation Unknown, 90100

Ship Plater, 87455: “Shapes and fits structural steel plates of ships under construction or repair.”

Social Worker, General, 19310: “Helps individuals and families to understand and resolve their personal and social problems.”

Solderer (Hand), 87260: “Joins metal parts with soft solder by means of a soldering iron.”

Stone Lathe-Operator, 82050: “Sets and operates lathes to cut and polish stone columnsm pillars and other cylindrical shapes.

Warehouse Porter, 97145: “Carries and stacks goods in warehouse, market or similar establishment. Stock clerks are classified in unit group 3-91” [Storeman links here on HISCO]

Changed

Changed BrickLayers Labourer, 95130 to Firebrick Layer as per HISCO: “Lays firebricks and refractory blocks and tiles to build or repair fireboxes, casings, linings and insulation of high-temperature equipment such as furnaces, steam boilers, converters and ovens” (Stove maker links here)

Changed Cement Finisher, 95210 to Reinforced Concreter, General as per HISCO: “Builds reinforced concrete structures and structural parts such as pillars, beams, floors and walls.” (Concrete worker links here)

Changed Dishwasher, 53290 to Other Waiters, Bartenders and Related Workers as per HISCO: “This group includes waiters, bartenders and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who arrange tables and chairs; show customers to seats; present hors-d'oevres and deserts to tables for selection by guests; remove used linen and dishes from tables; wash and dry glasses and clean bars.”

Changed Drill Manager, 72200 to Metal Rolling-Mill Workers, Specialisation Unknown as per HISCO

Changed Lathe Machine Operator, 83320 to Lathe-Setter Operator as per HISCO. (Turner links to this and turner also links to wood turner)

Changed Newspaper Reporter, 15930 to Reporter as per HISCO: “Seeks and reports information of interest to public for publication in newspapers.”

Changed Slater, 95320 to Slate and Tile Roofer as per HISCO (Tiler links to here)

Changed Third Mate or Third Officer, 04217 to Ship's Master (Sea or Inland Waterways) as per HISCO [Skipper links here]

Categories Needed

HISCO does not have categories for the following but I have come across them on attestation papers multiple times:

- Wife

- Unemployed

Abbreviations

CPR = Canadian Pacific Railway

RNWMP = Royal Northwest Mounted Police (merged to form RCMP in 1920) [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/history-rcmp]

Incorrect Attestation Papers

Major Samuel Charles Richards (http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=95956) links to the attestation papers of Stanley Arthur Child (nothing in common) instead of his own.

Proper attestation papers for Samuel Charles Richards: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/image.aspx?Image=602380a&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fdata2.archives.ca%2fcef%2fgpc015%2f602380a.gif&;

However, his CGWP profile contains info not present on his attestation papers.

Note: No profile for Stanley Arthur Child in CGWP (searched by name and regimental number)

Hugh John McLean's CGWP profile links to a 404 Government of Canada page. Working link: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=161843

Misc Notes

Grouped various Railway related occupations not found in HISCO under “Railway Employee” including Yard Master, Trainman, and other occupations described with CPR

Tracker = Hunter??

Difference between Lumber and Timber?

Telephone Worker links to Telephone and Telegrapher Installer, Specialisation Unknown on HISCO

Supervisor = Manager ??

Steel Worker = Metal Processor, Specialisation Unknown

Street Railway = Trolley Cars/Trams. Examples are Toronto Street Railway (TRC [Toronto Railway Company]), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)

Tramway Employee links to Tram Driver & Bus Driver on HISCO

Sculptor, 16120: “Creates three-dimensional decorative and representational forms by shaping materials such as wood, stone, clay, marble or metal.”

Stockman = Livestock Worker, General as per HISCO

Stripper = Possibly Tobacco Stripper??

Ran into problem while trying to classify “shipbuilder”. HISCO has two listings: Wood Shipwright, 95440 and Metal Shipwright, 87450, but doesn't have a generic category for shipwright, so I do not know where to put the shipbuilders that don't specify whether they build wooden ships, metal ships or both.

To Do on 4/28/2016
- Switch those linked to student, at college to student and delete student, at college

- What is the difference between the two teacher categories?

- Start on Page 20

Discoveries

Three people listed some form of “secret service” as their trade/calling on their attestation papers.

Private Henry Richard: C.P.R. Secret Service
Lieutenant Edward Miller Jacques: Secret Service
Private William James Coutts: Police (Secret Service)

Occupations Added

Appraiser, 44330: “Determines value of real estate, industrial equipment, personal and household effects, works of art, gems and other articles, by examining them for condition and authenticity.”

Carpet Weaver (Hand or Machine), 75457: “Weaves carpet on hand-operated loom (7-54.55) or machine (7-54.60).”

Dispatching and Receiving Clerk, 39120: “Arranges the transmission of goods, invoices and other related materials and keeps appropriate records.”

Fibre Carder, 75135: “Operates carding machine which cleans fibres and transforms them from loosely matted layers (lap) into untwisted strand (sliver).”

Forestry Worker, 63230: “Performs a variety of tasks in the establishing and care of forest stands under the direction of the forest supervisor.”

Fibre Grader and Classer, 75115: “Grades and classifies natural textile fibres.”

Livestock Worker, General, 62410: “Performs a variety of tasks in the breeding and raising of two or more species of livestock.”

Masseur, 07640: “Massages clients or patients to improve circulation, soothe or stimulate nerves, facilitate elimination of waste matter, stretch contracted tendons and produce other therapeutic effects”

Medical X-Ray Technician, 07710: “Operates X-ray equipment to make radiographs for medical diagnostic purposes or to give therapeutic treatment.”

Metalworking Machine Setter, General, 83305: “Sets up various types of power-driven precision metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, boring, drilling and grinding machines to be operated or attended by other workers”

Other Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Related Workers, 07990: “This group includes medical, dental, veterinary and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those treating sickness through the application of various herbs and medicinal plants; those treating patients with a system of physical culture and drugless treatment of disease by methods aimed to stimulate or assist nature; those treating body ailments and nervous disorders through mental influence and suggestion; those who treat physical ailments by means of therapeutic baths and other treatments; those carrying out minor surgical procedures connected, for example, with ailments of the human foot; those diagnosing and treating minor ailments of the human foot such as corns, callouses, deformed toenails, flat feet and other disorders and advising patients on further treatment, proper foot care and suitable footwear.”

Other Military Ranks, 58340: “Performs military service as directed by commissioned and non-commissioned officers.”

Other Sales Workers, 49090: “This group includes sales workers not elsewhere classified, for example those selling refreshments and confectionery or programmes in places of entertainment.”

Other Wood Treaters, 73190: “This group includes wood treaters not elsewhere classified, for example those who are mainly engaged in operating incising machines to perforate wood and facilitate penetration of preservatives; or impregnating wood products with fireproofing chemicals”

Paper Maker, Specialisation Unknown, 73400

Railway Passenger Train Guard, 36020: “Takes charge of passenger train during journey. Railway freight train guards are classified in 9-84.20.”

Spinner, Weaver, Knitter, Dyer or Related Worker, Specialisation Unknown, 75000

Telephone and Telegraph Installer, Specialisation Unknown, 85600

Tobacco Preparers, Specialisation Unknown, 78100

Twister, 75240: “Operates machine which twists two or more strands of yarn or thread into a single heavier and stronger strand.”

Typist, 32140: “Transcribes in typewritten form letters, reports, documents, accounts and other material from written or printed sources, from recordings on a dictating machine, or other sources.”

Underground Timberman, 71160: Cuts, fits and installs wood or steel props, pillars and arches to support walls and roofs of mines and other underground workings.

Vehicle Electrician, 85540: “Installs and repairs electrical wiring and other electrical equipment in vehicles, such as trains, trams and motor vehicles.”

Vehicle Sheet-Metal Worker, 87370: “Makes, alters and repairs sheet-metal bodywork of vehicles such as automobiles, buses, trucks, wagons and railway coaches”

Watch and Clock Repairer, 84225: “Repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks”

Welder, General, 87210: “Welds metal parts by means of oxy-acetylene, other gas flame or electric arc.”

Winder, 75250: “Operates machine which winds yarn or thread from one package to another to facilitate further processing or transportation.”

Woodworker, Specialisation Unknown, 81000

Wooden Pattern Maker, 81935: “Constructs wooden patterns, using hand or power tools.”

Changed

Novelty Store Clerk, 45150 changed to Demonstrator, 45150 as per HISCO: “Gives demonstrations of articles for sale, in wholesale, retail and industrial establishments, at exhibitions, or in private houses.”

Scavenger, 99930 changed to Factory Worker, 99930 as per HISCO

Grinder, 83530 changed to Tool Grinder, Machine Tools, 83550 as per HISCO: “Sharpens cutting tools used in metalworking, wood-working and other machines by means of a power-operated grinding wheel”

Changed General Labourer, 99910 to Labourer as per HISCO.

Changed Labourer, 94990, to Other Production and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified, 94990 (as per HISCO): “This group includes other production and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who make footwear from raffia, straw or similar material; operate machines in the making of matches; operate machines in the making of wood-encased pencil”

Changed Stableman, 62490 to Other Livestock Workers, 62490, as per HISCO: “This group includes livestock workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in breeding and raising a particular type of livestock (other than beef cattle, sheep, pigs and fur-bearing animals) such as horses, goats, ostriches, reindeer, llamas, dogs or cats; and those mainly occupied in breeding cattle by artificial insemination, shearing wool from sheep, removing horns from cattle, caring for animals at industrial sites or in livery stables, training and caring for racehorses or race dogs, caring for animals in zoos or menageries, breeding and raising rats, guinea pigs or other animals required by research workers for experimental purposes, and caring for pet animals during absence of owners.”

Changed Brewer, 77890 to 77810, added Other Brewers, Wine and Beverage Makers, 77890 as per HISCO: “This group includes brewers, wine and beverage makers not elsewhere classified, for example those who add hops and sugar to malt and water mash and cook them; blend wines and distilled liquors; rack and mature wines; clarify wines by turning bottles periodically or by chemical action; treat wine to make champagne; or make non-alcoholic beverages.”

Duplicates

Deleted duplicate Pedlar, 45220, in favour of Street Vendor/Pedlar, 45220.

Deleted Billiard Room Proprietor, 21110 in favour of General Manager, 21110 as per HISCO

Saving in case I need these later

Marquetry Inlayer, 81965: “Prepares and inlays ornamental wood to form decorative designs in furniture.”

Other Orchard, Vineyard and Related Tree and Shrub Crop Workers, 62390: “This group includes orchard, vineyard and related tree and shrub crop workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in planting, cultivating and harvesting coffee, cocoa or berries; pruning, budding and grafting fruit trees; harvesting orchard, vineyard and related tree and shrub crops; or tapping rubber trees and collecting the latex.”

Telecommunications Service Supervisor, 22275: “Controls and supervises telecommunications operational services, such as radio, telephone and telegraph. Foremen-supervisors concerned with installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment are classified in unit group 8-56 and Telecommunications engineers are classified in 0-23.40.”

Questions

Were there ever Trappist Monks based in Edmonton? Trying to identify Alfred Angers' occupation..

Is a homesteader the same as a farmer?

Did a truckman use a motorized or non motorized form of transportation?

Misc Notes
Factory Hand vs Factory Worker (new)

General Merchant/Store Keeper vs Store Clerk

Need to create a category for wife/housewife. They're all -1 on HISCO, but I've already come across several examples where that is the listed occupation.

Added to Canonical
Aircraft Engine Mechanic, 84400, “May perform any (but not all) of the occupational activities described in unit group 8-44”

Beam Warper, 75415: “Operates machine which winds yarn or thread from bobbins directly onto weaver's beam, or onto cylinder or reel and then onto beam.”

Biologist, General, 05110 “Conducts research into all forms of life to increase scientific knowledge and develops practical applications in fields such as medicine and agriculture.”

Brush Maker (Hand), 94230, “Selects and prepares brush materials, such as bristles, fibre, nylon and wire and sets them in brush base.”

Buyer, 42220: “Buys goods for resale in wholesale and retail trade.”

Carpet planner, aka Carpet Layer 95930: “Measures rooms to ascertain coverage of carpet required and cuts and fits material accordingly.”

Knitter, Specialisation Unknown, 75500.

Metal Processor, Specialisation Unknown (72000), aka Iron Worker

Military, Specialisation Unknown (Artificer) 58300: “Workers in this unit group serve in the armed forces as officers (5-83.20), non-commissioned officers (5-83.30) or other ranks (5-83.40).”

Non-Commissioned Officer, 58330 (HISCO places Cadets under this category as well): “Directs and trains other military ranks (5-83.40) under the supervision of officers (5-83.20).”

Other Cabinetmakers and Related Woodworkers, 81990: “This group includes cabinetmakers and related woodworkers not elsewhere classified, for example those marking wood to indicate where it must be cut or shaped; making wooden sports goods, such as skis, tennis racquets, hockey sticks and gymnastic apparatus; making coffins; making wooden shoes; bending wooden parts in steam by hand or machine; assembling wooden products.”

Physical Trainer, 18050: “Instructs students and other persons in development and maintenance of their own physical fitness by means of gymnastic and other exercises.”

Purchasing Agent, 42230: “Buys machinery, equipment, raw materials, services and other supplies for use or consumption by a manufacturing, commercial, government agency or other undertaking.”

Sports Coach, 18030: “Coaches sportsmen to develop their knowledge, ability and performance in their sport. Workers teaching chess, bridge and similar games are classified in 1-80.90.”

Railway Signaller, 98430: “Controls flow of railway traffic over section of line within his jurisdiction by operating signals and switches from control tower or signal box.”

Supervisor and General Foreman (Construction Work), 22675: “Supervises, on a construction site, activities of a distinct unit of a construction enterprise which executes a construction project, or one or more phases thereof, and controls and co-ordinates the activities of the workers in this unit engaged in various occupations.”

Textile Calender Operator, 75670: “Operates machine in which textiles are pressed, stretched or given lustre or waterproof or other type of finish by means of friction, heating and rolling.”

Tool and Die Maker, 83220: “Fits and assembles parts to make and repair metal-working dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists= hand tools.”

Well Drillers, Borers and Related Workers, Specialisation Unknown, 71300: “May perform any (but not all) of the occupational activities described in unit group 7-13.”

Working Proprietor (Wholesale or Retail Trade), 41025: “Conducts a business either in wholesale trade (4-10.20) or in retail trade (4-10.30).”

Already in Database under different name
Changed Automobile Engineer to Automobile Mechanic as per HISCO, 84320, “Repairs, services and overhauls mechanical parts of motor buses, automobiles and assimilated motor vehicles”

Changed Furniture Upholsterers Apprentice, 79630 to Vehicle Upholsterer, 79630 to match HISCO: “Fits and installs interior trim and seat cushioning and covering in vehicles, such as motor cars, railway coaches and aircraft.”

Changed Pool Room Attendant to Other Service Workers Not Elsewhere Classified, 59990 as per HISCO: “This group includes service workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who assist persons at doors of shops, hotels and other establishments; carry hotel guests baggage and run errands for them; take charge of hats and coats in public places; operate passenger lifts; receive patrons at places of entertainment, sporting and other events and conduct them to their seats; cleans and services lavatories and rest rooms; receive check and maintain stock of alcoholic and other beverages in good condition in cellar of licensed establishment; serve as escorts to men and women; dance with partners for a prescribed fee; act as hostesses in bars and other places; pose for paintings, sculptures and other types of art; assist players of games by performing non-playing activities such as carrying golf clubs, setting up pins (skittles) and retrieving balls; paste advertising posters and notices on walls and billboards; exterminate vermin; operate roundabouts and other fairground equipment; collect, care for and feed lost or strayed dogs and other animals.”

Mechanic was labelled as HISCO 84100 which was changed to Machinery Fitter or Machine Assembler, Type of Machine Unknown (aka Fitter) as per HISCO: “May make or assemble any (but not all) machinery or related equipment described in unit group 8-41.”

Changed Mechanic to 84300 Motor-Vehicle Mechanics, Specialisation Unknown

Motorist (84400) changed to 98500 and Motor Vehicle Driver, Specialisation Unknown as per HISCO: “May perform any (but not all) of the occupational activities described in unit group 9-85.”

Mule Driver (72000) changed to Other Animal and Animal-Drawn Vehicle Drivers, 98690: “This group includes animal and animal-drawn vehicle drivers not elsewhere classified, for example those who drive working elephants, or drive one animal, or pack-animal train, to transport passengers or freight.”

Changed female servant (54020) to House Servant as per HISCO. Linked occupations include butler. “Cleans rooms, prepares food and serves meals, washes dishes and performs additional domestic duties in private households. Workers who perform cleaning and related duties only are classified as Charworker (5-52.20). Workers who clean and service guest room in public establishments are classified as Chambermaid (5-40.50).”

Changed Policeman to Policeman and other Maintainers of Law and Order (except Military), 58220 as per HISCO

Questions
Should “Artificer” with no specification be classified as shot firer (nine or quarry) or Military, Specialisation Unknown?

Is “bandman”/”bandsman” music or mine related? (Modern definitions link to musicians)

Dictionary.com has two definitions for Bridgeman “a person who works on a bridge or on the construction of bridges,” OR “a person who manages the loading and unloading of ferries at a landing dock.” Which definition should be applied to men who simply put “bridgeman” on their attestation papers?

Possibly to be Added Later
Automotive Engineering Technician, 03540: “Performs technical tasks, normally under direction and supervision of automotive engineer, contributory to design, development and manufacture of road vehicles.”

Other Charworkers, Cleaners and Related Workers, 55290: “This group includes charworkers, cleaners and related workers not elsewhere classified, for example those who perform routine tidying-up and lifting duties required in hotel housekeeping; clean walls and ceilings with sponge and soapy water or chemical solution; sweep house yards and other appurtenances; clean railway passenger coaches, buses, trams and aircraft. Cleaners of buildings by sandblasting or steam are classified in unit group 9-59.”

Vehicle Electrician, 85540: “Installs and repairs electrical wiring and other electrical equipment in vehicles, such as trains, trams and motor vehicles.”

Misc Notes

I've been having difficulty finding a period definition of “axman/axeman” that isn't “man who uses axe” or a serial killer in New Orleans in the early 1900s. Have filed it under lumberman for the time being as modern definitions involve the chopping down of trees.

Deleted duplicate Lumberman (same number as lumberman, 63116) and modified “lumberman” to “Lumberman”

Guard falls under HISCO category of Watchman, 58940: “Guards industrial plant, warehouse or other property against fire, theft and illegal entry. May carry out other duties, such as sweeping floors. Private police guard is classified in 5-82.40.”

Bugler has been placed under musician (No listing for bugler in HISCO)

Added to Canonical
Definitions as per HISCO

Actuary, 08250: "Applies knowledge of mathematics, statistics and financial affairs to design and operation of pension schemes and life, health, social and casualty insurance systems.”

Artist, 16000

Asylum Attendant, 59940: “Performs simple tasks to assist nursing personnel, physicians or dentists in a consulting room, clinic, hospital or other institution providing medical or dental care.”

Automobile Painter, 93960

Aviator, 04125: “Flies aircraft for transport of passengers, mail, or freight or for other purposes.”

Bag Maker, 80310

Basket Maker, 94220

Orchestra and Band Conductor(aka Bandsman), 17135

Bee-keeper (aka Apiarist), 61290: “This group includes specialized farmers not elsewhere classified, for example those who specialise in growing mushrooms, reeds or spices; or breeding and raising game or pet birds, frogs, snakes, tortoises, alligators, worms, silkworms or bees.”

Chemist, 01110: “Conducts chemical experiments, tests and analyses to investigate chemical phenomena, to test, develop or improve materials and products and to control or develop industrial processes.”

Chemist Technician (aka Assistant Chemist), 01420: “Performs auxiliary technical tasks, normally under direction and supervision of chemist, in connection with pure research into chemical phenomena or applied chemical research and development work.”

Designer, 16200: “May perform any (but not all) of the occupational activities listed in 1-62.20 to 1-62.90.”

Gilder (aka Aurator), 89590: “This group includes glass and ceramics painters and decorators not elsewhere classified, for example those who coat ware or parts of ware with oil and dust oiled surface with powder colour; draw lines on ceramic ware to guide other workers in applying coloured glaze and other decorations; polish gold-decorated ware by scouring with fine sand and finishing it with agate or bloodstone; or tend machines conveying ware through glaze sprays, dipping troughs and drying rooms.”

Taxi Driver, 98530

Already in Database under different name

Automobile Mechanic = Automobile Engineer, 84320

Blaster = Shot-Firer (Mine and Quarry), 71150: “Determines positions and force of explosions required, and charges and sets off explosives to dislodge coal, ore, rock or other solid mineral from mine or quarry workface.”

Bleacher = Launderer, 56010

Storekeeper = Storeroom Clerk, 39140

Changed Number to Match HISCO

Army Officer changed to 58320

When I came across an entry in the occupation database that listed one man's occupation as "prince" I thought it must be an error. I was wrong.

Captain Antoine Philippe (listed in LAC as PHILLIPPE, ANTOINE GASTON BRAGANZA) was the Prince of Orleans and Braganza. A former aide de camp to Brig-General Seely, Commander of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, Captain Philippe was killed November 29 1918 in a plane crash (source needed) and buried in the Dreux Royal Chapel in France.

What was a French prince, the son of Prince Gaston of Bourbon-Orleans of Chateau D'Eu, Normandy, France, doing in the Canadian Military during World War I? He was prevented from joining the French forces by an old law that did not permit members of the deposed French Royal Family to serve in the military.

http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=60713

Private Thomas Forbes McLellan (428231) enlisted in the Canadian Military four times between March 1915 and October 1918. Unfortunately, aside from one reference to an earlier discharge due to a shrapnel wound to the head, the records do not indicate why McLellan had to enlist so frequently.

His first set of attestation papers are from March 22 1915. His medical examination took place in New Westminster, B.C. He indicates that he's currently active in the 72nd LH or SH. Both his current and his next of kin's (his wife Sarah's) address are in Glasgow, Scotland. I understand it can be incredible difficult to track down British records from WWI as over half of the documents were destroyed during bombing raids during the Second World War, but I am curious if Private McLellan served or tried to serve in the British forces in WWI before switching to Canada, and why did he opt to join the Canadian Forces?

His next set of attestation papers from April 5 1917 only notes previous service with the Highland Light Infantry in Glasglow. His attestation papers indicate that he was never discharged as medically unfit or rejected from service in the forces. (I wonder how long McLellan's initial commitment was and if that explains the second set of attestation papers?)

Private McLellan's third set of attestation papers are dated June 15 1918. He was living at a hotel in Regina at the time, which is where he enlisted. They list him as being Fit (A2).

His final set of attestation papers from October 1918 notes that he had served for 38 months with the 7th Overseas Battalion before being medically discharged due to shrapnel wounds to the head. He was once again declared medically fit, although the records do note 3 scars on the left side of his scalp.

On a side note, Private McLellan's height changes with each enlistment. In March of 1915 he's 5'5 1/4, in April 1917 he's down to 5'4 1/2, but in June of 1918 he's up to 5'6, before dropping back down to 5'5 3/4 in October 1918.

While verifying an occupation I came across five people with the same regimental number 2085. This in itself is not entirely unusual, but the case of Private Mansel is a little more confusing.

Listed in the CGWP are:

- Private George William Mansel died January 30 1917 of disease and was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria

- Trooper Stewart McLaurin enlisted in September of 1914 (Canadian Cavalry)

- Private Willis Spurrell. He was in the Newfoundland Regiment, so it's not surprising that he has the same number as a Canadian soldier and that his attestation papers are

To make things even more interesting, LAC lists records for three men with the regimental number 2085 with Trooper Stewart McLaurin being the only name in common with the CGWP list.

Francis W. Preston (changed from 50614), enlisted in 1914 (Neither his name nor his regimental number are listed in the CGWP database)

Charles Woodham Howe (is actually 2085330) is not in there either.

Private George William Mansel is not in the LAC, but he does appear in on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website, which is where his CGWP profile appears to draw its information from. He's listed as being in the Canadian not the British infantry. He was buried here in Victoria in 1917 according to the CWGC, and the two forms they include list his regimental number as 2085. Why he would be included on the CWGC and not the LAC listings is my puzzle of the day. He is however listed on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial as George W Mansel having served in the 50th Regiment and the Alberta Regiment. He's also in the Book of Remembrance, so he just seems to be missing from LAC (along with his attestation papers) despite clearly serving in the Canadian Military during World War I.

He's even listed on a New Zealand war graves website because his parents were in New Zealand. A Daily Colonist article from 1917 notes that served in the Gordon Highlanders (50th Regiment) and died after spending 3 months confined in the Royal Jubilee Hospital. It notes that he and his father were originally from Ireland that he left behind a widow and several children in Victoria.

“Unknown” In Occupations is Joseph Morley Holland who was a farmer. http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=171420

“Unclear” in Occupations is linked to two different soldiers:

- Private Frederic Aloysius Chester (214292) was a Chief Clerk http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=45756

- Corporal William Francis Campbell (43593) who was a Machinist
http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=86638

“Unable to decipher” is Private Cecil Spurgeon Phinnemore (55270) who needs to be linked to “illegible” because I cannot read his handwriting.
http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=100188

“Theatre” is two records.

Private Robert Joseph McKeever (96208) and should be “Theatre Business”
http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=151109

and

Sapper George Henry Goolah (862509) and should be “Theatrical”
http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=155859

Both can be linked to Theatre Worker (Industry Number: 17301)

PS

Check the notes for any occupation identified as being a typo on the CGWP for the name or names of the people affected.

For sorting purposes I created three categories in the Occupations (canonical) section.

To Be Added: No suitable category currently available, a new category needs to be created or exisiting category modified (as per HISCO) to accomodate.

Illegible: There is an occupation listed on the attestation records but is not readable for various reasons i.e. handwriting too difficult to read, text is faded etc.

Unknown: No occupation available

There are also two terms included in the note section.

To Be Vetted means that the occupation has been assigned a normalized occupation, but this connection needs to be verified or requires extra evidence to support the decision.

Typo: Should be _____ means that there is an error is spelling or transcription on the CGWP profile that is not present on the original attestation papers. Misspellings on the original attestation papers have been left untouched, and the occupation has been linked to a normalized occupation.

Soldier search
1911 Census
Occupation codes
Virtual War Memorial
Daily Honour Roll

Census hook:
Pvt. Theodore Hill (census record). We can also find his birth record.

Veteran Claim card hook (note that cards contain regimental numbers):
Pvt. John George Abbis Veteran Claim Card
Claim cards have not been transcribed, but are typed, not handwritten.