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May 10, 1896
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Born in Frankford, Ontario to Philip Reddick and
Sarah (nee Pearson) Acker
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Oct 13, 1917
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Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act)
of 1917 held at Belleville, Ontario
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Mar 20, 1918
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Conscripted into the 1st Depot
Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 3057492
Ø Next of kin given as Redick
Acker, father, Sterling, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as
Farmer
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Methodist
Ø Posted to the 4th
Regimental Draft
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Apr 14, 1918
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The 4th Regimental Draft left Kingston
by train for Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Apr 17, 1918
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Embarked the SS Toloa in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Apr 28, 1918
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Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford
where the draft was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion to
continue training
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Sep 11, 1918
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Sep 12, 1918
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Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base
Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st
Battalion
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Sep 16, 1918
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After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian
Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France
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Sep 19, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private
Acker joined the 21st Battalion at the front, south of the Arras –
Cambrai Road, just west of Marquion, France
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Oct 10, 1918
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While the 21st Battalion was advancing
towards the Erclin River, west of Iwuy, France, Private Acker received a
shrapnel wound to his left buttock and was evacuated to the No. 9 CFA
(Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No.
1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Oct 12, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 1 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 54 General Hospital in Aubengue, France
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Oct 23, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in
Boulogne, France
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Oct 25, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 10 Convalescent Depot in
Ecault, France
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Oct 26, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 25 General Hospital in
Hardelot, France
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Oct 29, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in
Boulogne, France
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Nov 7, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 10 Convalescent Depot in
Ecault, France
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Nov 13, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 5 Rest Camp in Ecault,
France
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Nov 16, 1918
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Discharged from hospital care and reported to the
Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France
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Nov 20, 1918
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After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement
Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France
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Jan 11, 1919
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Proceeded to England and transferred to the EORD
(Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) and attached to the Depot Company in
Seaford
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Mar 29, 1919
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Attached to Military District No. 3 Wing at
Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Apr 16, 1919
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Embarked the SS Belgic in Liverpool
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Apr 23, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Kingston, Ontario
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Apr 25, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 279125
Ø Proposed residence on discharge
Kingston, Ontario
Although he was entitled to the British War Medal
and Victory Medals, there is no indication in the file that they were sent to
him
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Jun 21, 1986
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Clifford James Acker died and was buried in the
Holy Trinity Cemetery, Frankford, Ontario
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