Oct 26, 1887

Born in Toronto, Ontario to Mark and Eliza (nee Wilcox) Bredin

Nov 1, 1915

Commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant in the 45^th Victoria Regiment, Durham, Ontario

Jan 17, 1916

Attached to the 109^th Battalion CEF for duty and instruction

Apr 25, 1916

Sworn into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Rank Lieutenant

Ø  Next of kin given as Mark Bredin Sr., father, 26 Delisle Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Current address given as 4 Glenelg St., Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Bread Manufacturer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 109^th Battalion CEF

Ø  Religion given as Anglican

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 2, 1916

Admitted to the Bramshott Military Hospital with a diagnosis that reads VDS (Venereal Disease Syphilis).  On admission he claimed to have been exposed in Toronto, Ontario in July prior to embarking for England

Oct 5, 1916

Discharged to duty from hospital

Feb 18, 1917

Transferred to the 156^th Battalion in Witley

Nov 24, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Dec 29, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 31, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Jan 5, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Mar 14, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Lieutenant Bredin joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Gouy Servins, France and was appointed as the 21^st Battalion Transportation Officer

Apr 19, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Impetigo then transferred to the No. 45 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Apr 21, 1918

Transferred via the No. 42 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 25 Stationary Hospital in Boulogne, France and Scabies was added to the diagnosis

May 25, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

May 27, 1918

Admitted to the No. 8 General Hospital in Rouen, France and Dermatitis was added to the diagnosis

Jun 12, 1918

Discharged from hospital and reported to the reinforcement depot

Jun 13, 1918

Reported to the Cyclists Base Depot

Jun 15, 1918

Reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jun 23, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Jul 17, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Lieutenant Bredin rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Berneville, France

Aug 29, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Sep 6, 1918

Admitted to the No. 13 Canadian General Hospital in Hastings with a diagnosis that reads a relapse of his Syphilis infection

Sep 13, 1918

Leave extended to cover time in hospital

Oct 4, 1918

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in Hospital

Dec 28, 1918

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford to continue treatment as an out-patient

Feb 14, 1919

Ceased to be attached and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Mar 1, 1919

While working out in the gym, he attempted to vault from a spring board onto a pommel horse, but Lieutenant Bredin fell and injured his left knee.  He was admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a contusion to his knee

Mar 3, 1919

Transferred to the No. 13 Canadian General Hospital in Hastings.  On admission his left knee was very swollen and painful.  X-Ray showed a fracture of the tibia.

Apr 2, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Officer’s Convalescent Hospital in Matlock, Bath

May 1, 1919

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in Hospital

May 5, 1919

Embarked the Hospital Ship Essequibo in Liverpool

May 17, 1919

Disembarked in Portland, Maine, USA and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 2 Casualty Company

May 18, 1919

Admitted to the St. Andrews Military Hospital in Toronto for treatment of his knee

Jun 17, 1919

Transferred to the DOH (Dominion Orthopedic Hospital) in Toronto.  On admission he is noted as walking with a limp.  After walking any distance, the left knee becomes swollen and painful.

Sep 11, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Sep 20, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Lieutenant

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 26 Delisle Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Discharged to the care of the DSCR (Department of Soldiers’ Civil Re-Establishment)

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 26 Delisle Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Prior to the war, William Bredin worked in his father’s bakery, however when he was discharged, he was employed at the Canada Bread Company in Toronto.  He was promoted from Assistant General Manager to Vice President by 1927.

Apr 18, 1923

Married to Theodora Reynolds Gibson in Toronto, Ontario

William and Theodora were divorced in 1928

Aug 30, 1973

William Thomas Bredin died in Toronto, Ontario and was buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto