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May 9, 1896
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Born in Kiev, Russia to J. and Paraskavea Bodnar
of Russia
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Aug 4, 1915
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Attested into the 59th battalion CEF
Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Number 455185 (temporary
number A455185)
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs.
Paraskavea Bodnar (mother) of Podolsky, Russia
Ø Previous occupation given as
labourer
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
Ø Posted to the 59th
Battalion 2nd Reinforcing Draft
The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario
area
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Nov 13, 1915
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The 2nd Reinforcing Draft embarked the
S.S. Missanabie in Montreal
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Nov 23, 1915
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Disembarked in Plymouth, England and the draft
proceeded to the West Sandling Camp where the men were absorbed into the 39th
Reserve Battalion to continue training
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May 25,1916
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Transferred to the CPTD (Canadian Pioneer
Training Depot) Shorncliffe, England
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Jun 29, 1916
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AWL (Absent Without Leave) for 1 day and forfeits
1 days pay
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Jul 17, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Jul 18, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength the 21st
battalion
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Sep 15, 1916
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Wounded. Severe GSW (Gun Shot Wound) at the sugar
factory on the Somme to the right leg (outside upper end of fibula, outside
middle third of calf) and left thigh (back of buttock and front of middle
third). He was evacuated to a field
ambulance for first aid before being transferred to a casualty clearing station. He was then transferred to the to No. 6
General Hospital in Etaples, France
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Sep 20, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship
Brighton
On arrival in England, he was admitted to the
Queen Mary’s Military Hospital in Whalley, Lancashire
Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty
Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Oct 30, 1916
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transferred to Bevon Hospital
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Nov 1, 1916
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Transferred to Canadian Convalescent Hospital,
Monks Horton, England
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Nov 6, 1916
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Discharged from Hospital
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Nov 16, 1916
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Medical Board at Shoreham, England – recovering
from gun shot wound to the legs which have now healed. States he will be
ready for duty in 4 weeks.
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Nov 18, 1916
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Attached to the CCD (Canadian Command Depot) at
St. Leonards on Sea for physical training and exercise
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Jan 12, 1917
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Absent Without Leave for 2 days and forfeited 2
days
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Jan 18, 1917
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Sentenced to 7 days field punishment #2 and
forfeited total of 6 days pay for his absence
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Feb 7, 1917
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Sentenced to 3 days field punishment #2
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Feb 13, 1917
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Ceases to be attached to Canadian Command Depot
and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in East Sandling
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May 27, 1917
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Transfer to the 21st Battalion
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May 28, 1917
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Arrived at the 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base
Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength the 21st Battalion
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Jun 13, 1917
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Left to join the 21st battalion
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Jun 14, 1917
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Joined the 21st battalion resting in
Coupigny, France
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Dec 8, 1917
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Attached to the 182nd Royal Engineers
tunneling company for duty
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Dec 12, 1917
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Rejoined the 21st battalion resting in
the Cellars Camp near Neuville St. Vaast, France from the 182nd
Company
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Feb 7, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Feb 25, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion resting in the Alberta
Camp near Carency, France from leave
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Feb 26, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 1 Canadian Field ambulance
with and diagnosis that reads V.D.G. (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea) and then
transferred to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Mar 2, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples and forfeited 60 cents
per day up to and including May 9,1918
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May 9, 1918
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Discharged from hospital and reported to the No.
2 Canadian Infantry Depot in Etaples and posted to “A” Company for those
recovering from wounds and illness
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May 14, 1918
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Transferred to the CGBD (Canadian General Base
Depot) in Etaples
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May 29, 1918
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Transferred to No. 1 District C.F.C. (Canadian
Forestry Corps)
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May 30, 1918
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Transferred to the 43rd Company
Canadian Forestry Corps in La Bourse, France
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Sep 3, 1918
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Admitted to No. 1 Stationary Hospital for
treatment of Venereal Disease Gonorrhea.
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Sep 6, 1918
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Transferred to 51 General Hospital. Forfeits 60
Cents per day while in hospital for 17 days until Sept 22
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Sep 22, 1918
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Discharged to duty and reported to the Canadian
General Base Depot
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Sep 30, 1918
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left the base depot for his unit
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Oct 1, 1918
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After leaving the base depot he rejoined the No.
43 Company Canadian Forestry Corps in La Bourse, France
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Jan 15, 1919
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Transferred to the CFCBD (Canadian Forestry Corps
Base Depot) in Sunningdale, England
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Jan 24, 1919
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Examined in Sunningdale, England upon leaving
service and given category “A”
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Feb 8, 1919
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Transferred to MD3 (Military Depot) Canadian
Camp, Kinmel Park, Rhyl
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Feb 25, 1919
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Embarked the S.S, Belgic in Liverpool
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Mar 1, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Mar 25, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF at Dispersal Station G,
Military District No. 3 Ottawa
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 230018
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge 17 Gloucester St., Ottawa, Ontario
Although he was entitled to the British War Medal
and Victory Medals, there is no indication in his file that they were ever
sent to him
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