Feb 3, 1896

Born in Denver Colorado, USA

Nov 17, 1916

Entered Canada from the USA at Newgate British Columbia and stated his occupation then was a Miner and his last address was in North Dakota

May 14, 1917

Attested into the 254^th Battalion at Trenton Ontario 

Ø      Number 1093428

Ø      Next of kin given as Mrs A Bieth, aunt, of 325 East 39^th St, New York, New York, USA

Ø      Previous occupation given as Driver

Ø      No previous military experience given

Ø      Religion given as Roman Catholic

Jun 2, 1917

Embarked the RMS Olympic at Halifax Nova Scotia

Jun 4, 1917

Sentenced to 24 hours detention for being absent from the 9 am parade

Jun 9, 1917

Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded to Seaford

Jun 10, 1917

The Battalion was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion at Seaford

Nov 14, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion and arrived at the No 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Etaples France along with 11 other reinforcements from England.  On arrival he was TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Nov 17, 1917

Joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) at Poperinghe Belgium

Nov 24, 1917

Joined the 21^st Battalion in the front lines and assigned to “A” Company

Aug 6, 1918

Pte Bieth was killed when a German artillery shell landed in an ammunition dump at the same time that his Company was moving forward to enter the front line.

 
Longueau British Cemetery
Somme France 

Following the war the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to Miss M Cronkright, a friend, at Box 306, Trenton Ontario 

The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his mother, Mrs A Bieth, at 325 E 39^th St, New York, NY, USA