Jun 29, 1883
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Born in Liverpool, England to
John and Jean Brown
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Dec 4, 1915
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Attested into the 98th
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
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Apr 15, 1916
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Attended Military School in
Hamilton, Ontario for 6 days
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Jul 16, 1916
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Embarked the SS Lapland in
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Jul 25, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool,
England and the battalion proceeded to Otterpool to continue training
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Sep 19, 1916
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Forfeited 3 days pay for being
absent for 2 days
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Oct 4, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Oct 5, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) and Taken On Strength of the 21st Battalion
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Oct 16, 1916
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After leaving the base depot,
Private Brown joined the 21st Battalion in billets in Divion, France
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Dec 2, 1916
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Proceeded on the Lewis Gun
Course
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Dec 10, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion resting
in Bully Grenay, France from the Lewis Gun Course
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Dec 20, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian
Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia in shoulder, hips and
legs
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Dec 26, 1916
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Discharged to duty and
rejoined the 21st Battalion west of Lens, France
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Apr 16, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian
Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia
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Apr 18, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 18. CCS
(Casualty Clearing Station)
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Apr 20, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 7
Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France
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Apr 25, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 6
Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France
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Apr 28, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 5
Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France
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May 25, 1917
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Discharged from hospital care
and joined the 2nd CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples
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Jun 7, 1917
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After leaving the base depot,
he joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France
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Jun 12, 1917
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion, Private Brown rejoined the 21st Battalion in Coupigny,
France
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Aug 15, 1917
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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
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Aug 26, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 6
Convalescent Depot in Etaples
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Aug 30, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 11
Convalescent Depot in Buchy, France
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Oct 18, 1917
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Discharged from hospital care
and reported to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples
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Oct 30, 1917
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Classified as TB (Temporary
Base) meaning he was temporarily unfit for front line duty
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Nov 8, 1917
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After leaving the base depot,
he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Poperinge, Belgium
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Nov 19, 1917
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After leaving the reinforcement
camp, Private Brown rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in Camblain
L’Abbe, France
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Dec 19, 1917
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Granted 14 days leave
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Jan 4, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion in
Auchy au Bois, France from leave
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Feb 9, 1918
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Attached to the 4th
Canadian Infantry Brigade for duty
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Feb 28, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion from
the 4th Brigade
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Mar 6, 1918
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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
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Mar 9, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian
Field Ambulance
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Mar 18, 1918
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Discharged from the field
ambulance and rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in Gouy Servins,
France
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Jul 29, 1918
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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
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Jul 30, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 14
Canadian Field Ambulance
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Aug 1, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 7
Casualty Clearing Station
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Aug 3, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 24 AT
(Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 18 Canadian General Hospital in
Camiers, France
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Aug 11, 1918
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Discharged from hospital and
reported to the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France
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Aug 15, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 7 Canadian
General Hospital in Etaples for treatment of Synovitis of his left knee
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Aug 16, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 51 General
Hospital in Etaples
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Aug 29, 1918
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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 1st Western General Hospital, Fazakerley, Liverpool
Posted to the EORD (Eastern
Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Nov 1, 1918
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Transferred to the Military
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Nov 25, 1918
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Attached to the 1st
CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise
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Jan 17, 1919
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Ceased to be attached to the
command depot and reported to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford
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Jan 24, 1919
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Transferred to Military
District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Feb 15, 1919
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Embarked the SS Canada in
Liverpool
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Feb 23, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova
Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of the
Military District No. 3 Casualty Company
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Feb 28, 1919
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Granted leave until March 13,
1919
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Mar 15, 1919
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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
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Mar 18, 1919
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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
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Jul 12, 1950
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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 21st Battalion,
however no Memorial Cross was issued as his wife had predeceased him and his
common law partner did not qualify as a recipient
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