Dec 4, 1892

Born to Louis (Lewis) and Mary Ann Wells (nee Dupuis) Arcand at Kemptville Ontario

Oct 5, 1917

Medical examination conducted under the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 at Renfrew Ontario.  He was classified A2, for those who are fit, but lack training and conditioning

Jan 18, 1918

Drafted into the 2^nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) at Ottawa under the MSA of 1917 

Ø      Number 3320127

Ø      Next of kin given as Mrs GA Ladouceur, mother, of 27 Anderson St, Ottawa Ontario

Ø      Previous occupation given as Iron Worker

Ø      No previous military experience given

Ø      Religion given as Roman Catholic

Feb 12, 1918

Embarked the SS Lapland at Halifax Nova Scotia as part of the 1^st Draft from the 2^nd Depot Battalion EOR

Feb 24, 1918

Disembarked at Glasgow Scotland and proceeded to Seaford England

Feb 25, 1918

TOS (Taken On Strength) the 6^th Reserve Battalion at Seaford

Jun 10, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jun 11, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Etaples and TOS the 21^st Battalion

Jun 17, 1918

Joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) at Aubin St Vaast

Jun 22, 1918

Left the CC Rein C to join the Battalion

Jun 23, 1918

Joined the 21^st Battalion with 19 other reinforcements, in Divisional Reserve at Bretencourt France and assigned to “A” Company

Aug 6, 1918

The 21^st Battalion was preparing for a major attack at Marcelcave and while the men were moving forward, the enemy launched an artillery barrage in which Pte Arcand received shrapnel wounds to his left thigh and was admitted to the No 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance).  After receiving first aid treatment, he was transferred to the No 47 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station).

Aug 8, 1918

Transferred to the No 5 CCS where he died from his wounds shortly after his arrival

Crouy British Cemetery
Somme France

Following the war the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his mother, Mrs Mary Ladouceur, at 27 Anderson St, Ottawa Ontario