Jun 29, 1883

Born in Liverpool, England to John and Jean Brown

Dec 4, 1915

Attested into the 98^th Battalion CEF in St. Catharines, Ontario

Ø  Number 210130

Ø  Next of kin given as Ann Jane Brown, wife, 50 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Marine Engineer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as No Particular Church

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

The battalion trained in the Niagara-Welland area in addition to doing guard duty on the Welland Canal

Apr 15, 1916

Attended Military School in Hamilton, Ontario for 6 days

Jul 16, 1916

Embarked the SS Lapland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 25, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Otterpool to continue training

Sep 19, 1916

Forfeited 3 days pay for being absent for 2 days

Oct 4, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 5, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 16, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Brown joined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Divion, France

Dec 2, 1916

Proceeded on the Lewis Gun Course

Dec 10, 1916

Rejoined the battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France from the Lewis Gun Course

Dec 20, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia in shoulder, hips and legs

Dec 26, 1916

Discharged to duty and rejoined the 21^st Battalion west of Lens, France

Apr 16, 1917

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia

Apr 18, 1917

Transferred to the No. 18. CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Apr 20, 1917

Transferred to the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 25, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

Apr 28, 1917

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France

May 25, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and joined the 2^nd CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples

Jun 7, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the 2^nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France

Jun 12, 1917

After leaving the entrenching battalion, Private Brown rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Coupigny, France

Aug 15, 1917

During the attack on Hill 70 near Lens, France, Private Brown received a shrapnel wound to his head and was evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transferred to the No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station.  He was then transferred to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Aug 26, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Aug 30, 1917

Transferred to the No. 11 Convalescent Depot in Buchy, France

Oct 18, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples

Oct 30, 1917

Classified as TB (Temporary Base) meaning he was temporarily unfit for front line duty

Nov 8, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Poperinge, Belgium

Nov 19, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Brown rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Camblain L’Abbe, France

Dec 19, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Jan 4, 1918

Rejoined the battalion in Auchy au Bois, France from leave

Feb 9, 1918

Attached to the 4^th Canadian Infantry Brigade for duty

Feb 28, 1918

Rejoined the battalion from the 4^th Brigade

Mar 6, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads contused right knee and ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection in left hand

Mar 9, 1918

Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance

Mar 18, 1918

Discharged from the field ambulance and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Gouy Servins, France

Jul 29, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Inflamed Left Knee.  His knee became very painful while working in the reserve trench a week earlier

Jul 30, 1918

Transferred to the No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance

Aug 1, 1918

Transferred to the No. 7 Casualty Clearing Station

Aug 3, 1918

Transferred via the No. 24 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 18 Canadian General Hospital in Camiers, France

Aug 11, 1918

Discharged from hospital and reported to the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Aug 15, 1918

Admitted to the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples for treatment of Synovitis of his left knee

Aug 16, 1918

Transferred to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples

Aug 29, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Ville de Liege

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Ionic Street Military Hospital, Birkenhead then transferred to the 1^st Western General Hospital, Fazakerley, Liverpool

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

Nov 1, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Nov 25, 1918

Attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Jan 17, 1919

Ceased to be attached to the command depot and reported to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

Jan 24, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 15, 1919

Embarked the SS Canada in Liverpool

Feb 23, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of the Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

Feb 28, 1919

Granted leave until March 13, 1919

Mar 15, 1919

Medical exam in Kingston notes

Ø  Left knee is slightly swollen

Ø  Tissue and ligaments are swollen

Ø  Becomes painful and weak when walking

Ø  Occasionally locks in place and swells considerably

Ø  Will be unable to resume former occupation with a disability due to service

Mar 18, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 90648

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number C55253

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 255 Johnson St., Kingston, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Box 32, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 12, 1950

Arthur James Brown died of a Heart Attack in Toronto, Ontario and was buried in the Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario.  His death was ruled as a result of his front line service with the 21^st Battalion, however no Memorial Cross was issued as his wife had predeceased him and his common law partner did not qualify as a recipient