Aug 11, 1898

Born in Kinmount, Ontario to Amos and Sarah (nee Mapes) Bartley

Feb 7, 1916

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Number 726109

Ø  Next of kin given as Amos Bartley, father, Kinmount, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 2, 1916

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 and forfeited 14 days pay for committing a nuisance in his hut

Nov 26, 1916

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Clearing Centre) pending return to Canada and noted as being underage

Dec 8, 1916

Transferred to the 124^th Battalion in Witley

Dec 17, 1916

Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

Jan 19, 1917

Embarked the SS Metagama in Liverpool

Jan 29, 1917

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to Quebec City, Quebec

Feb 1, 1917

Medical Board at Quebec City notes he suffers from incontinence of urine at night and this is a permanent condition.  He is also noted as being underage and the board recommends that he be discharged from the CEF

Feb 21, 1917

Discharged from the CEF in Quebec City, Quebec

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “B”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Kinmount, Ontario

Mar 17, 1917

Attested into the 252^nd Battalion CEF in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Number 1087261

Ø  Next of kin given as Sarah Bartley, mother, Kinmount, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 1 year in the 109^th Battalion CEF

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Apr 23, 1917

Transferred to the 253^rd Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Apr 29, 1917

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 7, 1917

Disembarked in Liverpool and proceeded to the segregation camp at Dibgate and Taken On Strength of the 5^th Canadian Reserve Battalion

May 12, 1917

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 for defecating in his tent, giving false information to an NCO and his person being in a filthy condition

Jun 6, 1917

Transferred to the 164^th Battalion in Witley

Jul 7, 1917

Admitted to the Bramshott Military Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Tonsilitis

Jul 10, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Aug 12, 1917

Sentenced to 3 days CB (Confined to Barracks) for being unshaven on parade

Jan 3, 1918

Sentenced to 7 days Confined to Barracks for irregular conduct on the march

Jan 10, 1918

Sentenced to 3 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being dirty on parade and for being absent from dismissal parade

Mar 8, 1918

Attached to the 119^th Battalion in Witley

Mar 19, 1918

Attached to the 125^th Battalion in Witley

Mar 29, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Mar 30, 1918

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Mar 31, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Apr 12, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Bartley joined the 21^st Battalion in the front line on the eastern end of Mercatel, France and was posted to “A” Company

Aug 6, 1918

While the battalion was moving forward for the attack on Marcelcave, France, “A” Company was passing an ammunition dump when an enemy shell landed in the dump causing a huge explosion.  There were many fatal casualties, and Private Bartley suffered multiple wounds.  He was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 47 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station).  He was transported to the No. 5 Casualty Clearing Station the same day where emergency surgery was performed to repair damage and remove foreign items from his wounds

Aug 8, 1918

Transferred via the No. 19 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the 47 General Hospital in Le Treport, France

Aug 26, 1918

Surgery performed to repair damage to his right elbow

Sep 26, 1918

Additional surgery performed to clean infection and allow drainage in right arm

Nov 7, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Gloucester Castle

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the No. 4 Canadian General Hospital in Basingstoke

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

Dec 20, 1918

Granted 13 days sick leave

Jan 20, 1919

Transferred to the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital in Kirkdale, Liverpool

Feb 24, 1919

Embarked the Hospital Ship Essequibo in Liverpool

Mar 7, 1919

Disembarked in Portland, Maine, USA and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3

Mar 8, 1919

On arrival in Kingston, he was admitted to the Queen’s University Hospital in Kingston

On admission, his right arm is noted as being fixed at a 45 degree angle.  This disability is considered permanent and a recommendation was made for a discharge from the CEF with a pensionable disability

Mar 10, 1919

Granted 14 days leave

Apr 28, 1919

Forfeited a total of 11 days pay for being absent from April 17 to April 27, 1919

Jun 4, 1919

Forfeited a total of 17 days pay for being absent from May 19 to June 4, 1919

Jun 23, 1919

Discharged from hospital and posted to the Military District No. 3 Casualty Company in Kingston

Jun 26, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 213269

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number 55786

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Kinmount, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 20 Harriet St., Belleville, Ontario

Jul 28, 1919

Married to Annie May Craig in Cannifton, Ontario

Jan 23, 1969

William James Bartley died and was buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, Corbyville, Ontario