Nov 16, 1896
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Born in Millbrook, Ontario to
William James and Isabella (nee McCorry) Budd
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Nov 6, 1914
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Attested into the 21st
Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59111 (temporary
number 724)
Ø Attested with the rank of Lance Corporal
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs. William Budd, mother,
Millbrook, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Cornbinder
o Later noted as Electrician and Coil Winder
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Posted to “G” Company
o This was later reorganized into “D” Company
The battalion trained in the
Kingston area through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
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Feb 1, 1915
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Rank now shown as Private
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in
Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport,
England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe,
Kent to continue training
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in
Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne,
France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Feb 25, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA
(Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Cervical Adenitis, an
infection of the lymph node in the neck.
He was transferred the same day to the No. 8 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station) for treatment
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Feb 26, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 1
Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France
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Mar 10, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard
the Hospital Ship Dieppe
On arrival in England he was
admitted to the County of London War Hospital in Epsom where surgery was
performed to remove the swollen gland
Transferred to the CCAC
(Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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May 16, 1916
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Transferred to the Military
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Jun 1, 1916
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Attached to the 1st
CCD (Canadian Convalescent Depot) for 4 weeks of Physical Training
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Jun 30, 1916
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Discharged to duty from the
convalescent hospital
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Jul 29, 1916
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Transferred to the 39th
Reserve Battalion in West Sandling
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Aug 17, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Aug 18, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 128
reinforcements from England and was TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion
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Aug 29, 1916
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After leaving the base depot
he joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in the Halifax
Camp, near Brandhoek, Belgium as part of a draft of 29 reinforcements
destined to join the 21st Battalion
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Sep 17, 1916
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion Private Budd rejoined the 21st Battalion bivouacked in
the Brickfields near Albert, France
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Nov 6, 1916
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Awarded the Good Conduct Badge
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Mar 30, 1917
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Evacuated to the No. 5
Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Scurvy of the
mouth. He was transferred the same day
to the No. 42 Casualty Clearing Station for treatment
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Apr 2, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 1
Canadian General Hospital, Etaples and the diagnosis was changed to read
Nephritis. He was suffering from swelling of his legs and pain in his groin
in addition to bleeding gums and nose bleeds.
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Apr 15, 1917
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Invalided to England aboard
the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen
On arrival in England he was
admitted to the Edmonton Military Hospital in London
Transferred to the EORD
(Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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May 4, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian
Convalescent Hospital in Uxbridge where it is noted that his right leg is
swollen and the calf is tender to the touch
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Jun 1, 1917
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Transferred to the Duchess of
Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Taplow
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Aug 8, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian
Military Hospital in Liverpool
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Sep 14, 1917
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Invalided to Canada and
embarked the Hospital Ship Araguaya in Liverpool
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Sep 25, 1917
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Disembarked in Quebec City,
Quebec and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was admitted to the
Queen’s Military Hospital where he was treated for his illness as an
out-patient
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Dec 11, 1917
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Medical Board at Queen’s
Military Hospital in Kingston notes
Ø Right leg swells
and tires easily
Ø Suffers from sore
back
Ø His ability to work
is lessened by 40%
Ø Classed as Medical
Category “E” meaning he is unfit for any service
Ø No treatment is
required
Ø Should be
re-examined in 1 year
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Dec 22, 1917
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To continue to be treated as
an out-patient of the Queen’s Military Hospital
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Dec 31, 1917
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Discharged from the CEF in
Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge
Private
Ø War Service Badge
Class “A” issued
Ø Proposed residence
on discharge Millbrook, Ontario
Following the end of the war
the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at
Millbrook, Ontario
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Jun 15, 1918
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Medical Board exam in Kingston
notes that he suffers from lower back pain and moderate difficulty in
breathing. Problem is worse in damp
weather. No treatment was recommended
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Mar 31, 1926
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Frederick Budd died in Virden,
Manitoba of Acute Nephritis and was buried in the MacGregor Cemetery,
MacGregor, Manitoba. His death was
determined to be a result of his active service.
Following his death, the
Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his widow, Mrs. Edith S.
Budd, MacGregor, Manitoba
The Memorial Cross was sent to
his mother, Mrs. William Budd, Millbrook, Ontario
There was no Memorial Cross
issued to his widow as he had married after his discharge
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