Dec 7, 1892

Born in London, England to Frederick and Harriett (nee Brooks) Ansell

Jun 21, 1906

Embarked the SS Ottawa in Liverpool with his parents and 4 siblings

Jun 29, 1906

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Brantford, Ontario

Dec 28, 1914

Shown on the payroll of the 46^th Durham Regiment with the rank of Private then appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant

Feb 18, 1915

Attested into the 39^th Battalion CEF in Port Hope, Ontario

Ø  Number 412631

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. J. Ansell, mother, Cavan St., Port Hope, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as File Maker

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “B” Company

Ø  Appointed to the rank of Sergeant

The battalion trained in the Belleville, Ontario area

Jun 17, 1915

Embarked the SS Missanabie in Montreal, Quebec

Jul 3, 1915

Disembarked in Plymouth, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe and then on to Lydd to continue training

Sep 5, 1915

Appointed to rank of CQMS (Company Quartermaster Sergeant) in “B” Company

Sep 24, 1915

The 39^th Battalion moved to West Sandling for further training

Dec 1, 1916

Appointed to the rank of A/CSM (Acting Company Sergeant Major)

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed 6^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling.  Shortly after the battalion’s formation, it moved to Seaford to train reinforcements for the front

Jul 17, 1917

Reverted to the rank of CQMS

Sep 12, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 13, 1917

Arrived at the 2^nd CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Sep 27, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Villers Au Bois, France

Nov 20, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, CQMS Ansell joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Camblain L’Abbe, France and was posted to “B” Company

Mar 31, 1918

While in the front line west of Neuville-Vitasse, France, the battalion came under an enemy artillery barrage and CQMS Ansell received a wound to his right leg and was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 43 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Apr 4, 1918

Transferred via the No. 20 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport, France

May 8, 1918

Transferred to the No. 3 Convalescent Depot in Le Treport

May 26, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jun 6, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St, Vaast, France

Jun 13, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, CQMS Ansell rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Brigade Reserve south of Arras, France

Aug 27, 1918

While advancing south of the Arras – Cambrai Road, south-east of Vis-en-Artois, France, CQMS Ansell received a shrapnel wound to his head that fractured his skull and was evacuated to the No. 8 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 7 Casualty Clearing Station

Aug 28, 1918

Transferred to the No. 32 Stationary Hospital in Wimereux, France

Sep 1, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Edmonton Military Hospital, Edmonton, London

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Oct 14, 1918

Attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for therapy and exercise

Granted 12 days sick leave

Nov 14, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Feb 1, 1919

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Meads, Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Pleurisy with Effusion (excess fluid around the lungs)

Mar 18, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

May 5, 1919

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Meads, Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Albuminuria (excess protein in the urine)

May 23, 1919

Discharged from hospital and transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Jun 25, 1919

Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool

Jul 2, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

Jul 4, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Acting Sergeant

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 213134

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Queen St., Port Hope, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Queen St., Port Hope, Ontario

Jul 27, 1927

Married to Ada Nora Young in Port Hope, Ontario

His residence was given as Detroit, Michigan, USA and occupation was given as Sub-Station Operator

Jul 4, 1951

Charles Thomas Ansell died in Detroit, Michigan, USA and was buried in the Saint John’s Cemetery, Port Hope, Ontario