The following information was obtained from the Elgin County Museum by John Sargeant.

Hugh Clayton Cameron attended the St Thomas Collegiate Institute and was a member of the No 7 Cadet Corp for 3 years

While in France he won the MC for his service at Arras.  London Gazette, April 25, 1918, page 5022:  "Lieutenant Hugh Clayton Cameron.  Canadian Force - Infantry

For conspicious gallantry and devotion to duty.   After a heavy bombardment the enemy attacked and gained a footing in part of the front line.  He at once organised a party, led them from the support position through an intense barraage and drove out the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties on him during his retirement.  He set a splendid example of initiative and courage."

Upon his return to Canada he completed his education and shortly after joined the law practice in St Thomas of his father Wm K Cameron, “Cameron and Grant” to create Cameron, Grant and Cameron.           

            Col Cameron’s father had practiced law in the city originally with the firm “ McLean, McLean and Cameron until he united with Andrew Grant. 

            Col Cameron is a Q.C. 

                    Statistical Data

Dec 28, 1893

Born at St. Thomas Ontario

Aug 31, 1915

Commissioned

Jun 16, 1916

Attested into the 91^st Battalion at St. Thomas Ont as a Lieutenant – next of kin given as William Kenneth Cameron (father) of 32 George St., St. Thomas Ont – occupation given as Law Student Osgood Hall London – previous service given as 2 ½  months in the 25^th Regiment and 3 years in Cadets – He was placed in B Company under Commander A. E. Medralf.

Jul 15, 1916

Transferred to the 39^th Btn

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Res Btn

Jul 29, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Bn (France)

Aug 27, 1918

Wounded

Aug 31, 1918

In hospital

Sep 25, 1918

Transferred to the 6^th Res Btn

Sep 25, 1918

Discharged from hospital 

Jun 17, 1933

Major Cameron 2IC, was promoted to Lt Col and placed in Command of the Regt. He was CO until 1936

1936

Lt Col Cameron took command of the 2^nd Res Bn of the Elgin Regt until early in 1943 when he went on active service again