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Apr 24, 1890
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Born in Ottawa, Ontario
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Nov 8, 1917
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Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act)
of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario
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Feb 9, 1918
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Conscripted into the 2nd Depot
Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA
Ø Number 3320588
Ø Next of kin given as Mr. Elie
Bedard, father, Thurso, Quebec
Ø Previous occupation given as
Munition Worker
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
Ø Posted to the 8th
Regimental Draft
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Feb 28, 1918
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Sentenced to 7 days CB (Confined to Barracks) and
forfeited a total of 7 days pay for an unrecorded offence
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Mar 27, 1918
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Forfeited a total of 37 days pay for an
unrecorded offence
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Apr 15, 1918
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Sentenced to 28 days detention and forfeited 5
days pay for an unrecorded offence
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May 15, 1918
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Embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal,
Quebec
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May 20, 1918
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While on board the ship, a bucket fell on his
right foot, causing swelling of the great toe. He did not report this injury to the
Medical Officer
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Jun 5, 1918
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Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford
where the draft was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion
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Sep 26, 1918
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Sep 27, 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 28, 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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Oct 3, 1918
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Before he could leave the reinforcement camp, he
was transferred to the 44th Battalion. The 21st Battalion Part II
Orders note 98 men (all conscripted) being transferred to the 44th
Battalion on this date.
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Oct 6, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement Camp, Private
Bedard joined the 44th Battalion at the front east of Vimy Ridge
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Oct 25, 1918
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Attached to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp
for duty
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Nov 11, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion from the reinforcement
camp
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Apr 27, 1919
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Embarked at Le Havre
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Apr 28, 1919
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Disembarked in Southampton, England and proceeded
to Bramshott
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May 2, 1919
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Medical exam at Bramshott makes note of swollen
and arthritic great toe of right foot.
Private Bedard claimed that while on board the SS City of Marseilles crossing
the Atlantic from Canada to England, a bucket fell on his foot and it has
been sore ever since. He did not seek
treatment at the time
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May 28, 1919
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Embarked the SS Empress of Britain in Liverpool
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Jun 4, 1919
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Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and proceeded
to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3
Casualty Company
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Jun 6, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 192363
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge 162 Hinchey St., Ottawa, Ontario
Following his discharge, the British War Medal
and Victory Medals were sent to him at 162 Hinchey St., Ottawa, Ontario
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