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Nov 2, 1886
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Born at Omagh Ireland
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Jan 15, 1915
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Attested into the 21st Battalion at
Kingston Ontario
Ø Attested with the rank of Lieutenant
Ø Next of kin given as John Bassett (brother) Central Chambers, 26
Cooper St., Ottawa Ontario
Ø Stated to be single
Ø Previous occupation given as Broker
Ø Previous military experience given as The Honourable Artillery Coy
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Assigned to No 4 Company
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama at Montreal Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked at Devonport England and proceeded
to West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent
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Jul 12, 1915
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Proceeded on course
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Aug 19, 1915
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Shown as Platoon Commander in “D”
Company
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St Seiriol at Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked at Boulogne France
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Sep 22, 1915
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Appointed to position of Orderly Officer of
the 7th Infantry Brigade HQ at St Martin’s Plain and seconded to the CTD
(Canadian Training Depot) in England
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Nov 6, 1915
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Married, and next of kin changed to Mrs
Marjorie G Bassett (maiden name not noted)
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Apr 1, 1916
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Posted to the War Office General List
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May 8, 1916
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Proceeded to France for instruction
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Jul 18, 1916
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Transferred to the 4th Canadian
Division HQ at Bramshott
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Jul 19, 1916
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Transferred to and TOS (Taken On Strength) 38th
Reserve Battalion
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Jul 22, 1916
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Posted to the 12th Brigade Trench
Mortar Battery
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Aug 3, 1916
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Appointed Orderly Officer 12th
Infantry Brigade HQ
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Aug 6, 1916
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To be Temporary Captain, London Gazette 29722
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Aug 12, 1916
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Proceeded to France
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Aug 15, 1916
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Disembarked at Le Havre France
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Sep 20, 1916
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Ceases to be Orderly Officer of 12th
Infantry Brigade on being attached for duty as Orderly Officer to the Canadian
Representative at the GHQ, London
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Mar 8, 1917
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Ceases to attached to GHQ London and is
attached to 6th Infantry Brigade for instruction
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Jun 20, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Oct 1, 1917
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Relinquishes appointment as Orderly Officer
and ceases to be attached to 12th Infantry Brigade
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Nov 4, 1917
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Granted 14 days leave
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Feb 21, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Mar 24, 1918
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Ceases to be attached to 6th
Infantry Brigade on being attached to 142nd Infantry Brigade of the Imperial
Forces
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Mar 31, 1918
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To be Staff Captain with the 142nd
Brigade
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Apr 10, 1918
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Ceases to be Staff Capt 142nd
Brigade on appointment as Staff Capt of 125th Infantry Brigade
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Jul 31, 1918
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Ceases to hold appointment as Staff Capt of
125th Brigade and posted to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) and
granted leave to Canada
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Aug 20, 1918
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Embarked the SS Aquitania at Liverpool
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Aug 28, 1918
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Disembarked at New York City, USA
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Sep 2, 1918
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Arrived in Ottawa from New York City
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Sep 10, 1918
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SOS OMFC (Overseas Military Force of Canada)
and is retained in Canada for duty
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Sep 11, 1918
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TOS CEF in Canada at Military HQ, Ottawa and
ceases to be seconded to Imperial Army and posted to DAG (Deputy Adjutant General) for
duty
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Mar 31, 1919
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SOS the CEF in Canada and returned to Active
Militia unit (Regiment name not recorded) on General Demobilization
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Mar 17, 1922
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British War Medal and Victory Medal sent to
710 Hope Chambers, Ottawa Ontario
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