Jun 18, 1894

Born in London, England

Jun 21, 1905

Embarked the SS Southwark in Liverpool as part of a group of Home Children under the care of Dr. Barnardo’s Home

Jul 1, 1905

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario

Frederick Brockley was later placed with the family of Frederick George Sandy as a farm labourer in Omemee, Ontario

Nov 16, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59094 (temporary number 402)

Ø  Next of kin given as Miss Genevieve Sandy, Omemee, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to 7 Platoon, “D” Company

o   This was later reorganized into 7 Platoon, “B” Company

The battalion trained in the Kingston area through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

Aug 16, 1915

Reported to be AWL (Absent Without Leave)

Aug 17, 1915

Reported for duty and forfeited 2 day’s pay for his absence

Sep 4, 1915

Reported to be AWL

Sep 6, 1915

Reported for duty and forfeited 3 day’s pay for his absence

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

Dec 3, 1915

Attended the Bombing School on course

Jan 6, 1916

Admitted to the Divisional Rest Station at the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Jan 11, 1916

Discharged to duty from the rest station

Apr 1, 1916

While in the front line N & O trenches near Voormezeele, Belgium, Private Brockley received shrapnel wounds to his hands and left knee.  He was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment

Apr 2, 1916

Transferred to the No 18 General Hospital in Camiers, France for treatment

Apr 12, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Dieppe

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Bevan Military Hospital in Sandgate

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

May 10, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jun 19, 1916

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Jul 17, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jul 18, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 44 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Aug 8, 1916

After leaving the base depot he joined the 2^nd Entrenching Battalion in the Halifax Camp near Brandhoek, Belgium

Aug 11, 1916

After leaving the entrenching battalion he rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the front line N & O trenches near Voormezeele, Belgium

Sep 1, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Canadian Trench Mortar Battery for duty

Sep 9, 1916

Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Influenza.

Sep 15, 1916

Transferred to the No. 8 Canadian Field Ambulance for treatment

Oct 22, 1916

Proceeded to the 1^st Army Mortar School on course of instruction

Nov 11, 1916

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion from course

Jan 10, 1917

Sentenced to 3 days Field Punishment No. 1 for being absent from billets without permission

Mar 23, 1917

Appointed to the rank of Acting Lance Corporal without pay

Apr 24, 1917

Admitted to the No. 35 General Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Trench Fever

Reverted to the rank of Private on being admitted to hospital

Jun 22, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Old Park Military Hospital in Canterbury

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

Jun 28, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jul 7, 1917

Transferred to the Manor War Hospital in Epsom and Ringworm was added to the diagnosis

Aug 31, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Sep 10, 1917

Transferred to the Manor War Hospital in Epsom and Syphilis was added to the diagnosis

Oct 6, 1917

Transferred to the Cherryhinton Military Hospital in Cambridge

Dec 3, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Dec 17, 1917

Transferred to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Convalescent Depot) for physical training

Jan 31, 1918

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Apr 11, 1918

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

Apr 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Frederick Brockley joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France as part of a draft of 9 reinforcements destined to join the 21^st Battalion

May 15, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Brockley rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the front lines near Mercatel, France

Jun 27, 1918

Admitted to the No. 8 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Influenza.  He was transported the same day and admitted to the No. 43 Casualty Clearing Station for treatment

Jun 29, 1918

Transferred via the No. 32 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 6 Canadian General Hospital in Joinville le Pont, France

Jul 6, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Grantully Castel

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Fulham Military Hospital, London

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

Jul 17, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom for physical training

Sep 23, 1918

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Oct 7, 1918

Granted permission to marry and his next of kin was changed to read Mrs. Florence Maud Brockley, wife.

Oct 30, 1918

Admitted to the Ravenscroft Military Hospital in Seaford with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Nov 18, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Dec 2, 1918

Reported to be AWL at midnight

Dec 8, 1918

Reported for duty and was sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 and forfeited 21 day’s pay for his absence

Apr 25, 1919

Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

May 24, 1919

Embarked the SS Metagama in Liverpool

Jun 3, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec

Taken On Strength the Quebec Depot Clearing Services Command in Quebec City, Quebec

Jun 4, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Quebec City

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 302744

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Omemee, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 504 Glengarry Ave., Peterborough, Ontario

Nov 9, 1970

Frederick William Brockley died in Peterborough, Ontario