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Jan 26, 1880
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Born in Brockville, Ontario to John and
Elizabeth (nee Conlon) Bedlow
There seems to be some confusion as to the year
of his birth. On the birth registration filed
in 1928, 1880 was given, while on the 1901 Census, he gave his birth year as 1879. On attestation below, he gave his birth year as
1881. His death registration also shows his
birth year as 1881
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Nov 4, 1914
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Shown on the payroll of the 41st
Regiment, Brockville Rifles
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Nov 9, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in
Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59050 (temporary number 36)
Ø Next of kin given as Richard Bedlow, brother, 21 Hamilton St.,
Brockville, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Butcher working for his brother for $75
per month plus keep
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman Catholic
Ø Assigned to “A” Company
The battalion trained in the Kingston area
through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
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Mar 18, 1915
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To receive extra pay as a Cook
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the
battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Oct 1, 1915
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Ceased to draw pay as a cook
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Nov 2, 1915
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While the battalion was moving from Ridgewood to
La Clytte, Private Bedlow was thrown from a wagon and suffered a severe fracture to his
right leg. He was taken first to the No. 5
CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) then transported to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station) where his leg was amputated at the knee.
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Nov 10, 1915
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Transferred to the No. 23 General Hospital in
Etaples
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Nov 14, 1915
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship
Newhaven
On arrival in England he was admitted to the
Manor House Hospital in Folkestone
Posted to the 39th Reserve Battalion
for pay purposes while in hospital
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Jan 27, 1916
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Transferred to the Military Hospital in
Shorncliffe
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Feb 15, 1916
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Posted to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly
Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Feb 25, 1916
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Discharged from
hospital to the CCAC
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Mar 2, 1916
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Admitted to the Convalescent Hospital in Prior
Park, Bath. On March 6, he was offered an
artificial leg but stated that he preferred to have one made in Canada.
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Mar 11, 1916
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Embarked the SS Sicilian in Liverpool
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Mar 24, 1916
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Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and
proceeded to the Quebec City Discharge Depot
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Mar 26, 1916
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Medical Board at Quebec City states that the
wound is well healed and is ready for an artificial leg
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Mar 31, 1916
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Arrived in Toronto, Ontario and after completing
some paperwork, was granted leave with subsistence
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Apr 1, 1916
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Arrived in Brockville on leave
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Apr 10, 1916
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Returned to Toronto to receive his artificial
leg
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May 1, 1916
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Shown on the payroll of the Military District #3
Casualty Company in Kingston
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Sep 19, 1916
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Discharged from the CEF in Toronto,
Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” and Class “B”
issued
Admitted to the Military Convalescent Home in
Toronto but remained on the payroll of the MD #3 Casualty Company in Kingston
Following the end of the war the 1914-15 Star,
British War Medal and Victory Medal were sent to him at 20 Hamilton St., Brockville,
Ontario
There is no date in the file as to when he was
discharged from the convalescent home
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Sep 15, 1930
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John Stagg Bedlow died of a Coronary Embolism in
Brockville, Ontario. He was buried in the
Roman Catholic section of the Brockville Cemetery. His
occupation is listed as Customs Officer
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