Apr 1, 1891

Born at London England

Apr 4, 1907

Embarked the SS Southwark at Liverpool England

Apr 14, 1907

Disembarked at Halifax Nova Scotia and proceeded to Warkworth Ontario

Feb 28, 1911

Married to Henrietta Pearl Scriver at Peterborough Ontario 

Both William and Henrietta gave their current address as the Village of Hastings, Northumberland County.  He gave his occupation as Fireman, while she claimed to be a Spinster

Jul 4, 1915

Attested into the 59^th Battalion at Peterborough Ontario 

Ø      Number 454970

Ø      Next of kin given as Henrietta Pearl Charles (wife) of 215 Prince St, Peterborough Ontario

o       This was later changed to read 536 Roger St, Peterborough

Ø      Previous occupation given as Stationary Engineer

Ø      Previous military experience given as 3 years in the 57^th Regiment

Ø      Religion given as Church of England

Ø      Assigned to “C” Company

Apr 1, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic at Halifax Nova Scotia

Apr 11, 1916

Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded to the Shorncliffe Camp 

Appointed to provisional Rank of Sergeant

Apr 15, 1916

Proceeded On Command to the Trench Warfare School at Bramshott

Jul 6, 1916

SOS (Struck Off Strength) 59^th Battalion on transfer to the 39^th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling Camp

Sep 9, 1916

Admitted to the Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe diagnosed with Tonsillitis

Sep 15, 1916

Discharged to duty from hospital

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe.  The Battalion later moved to Seaford

Sep 2, 1917

On Command to the Overseas Conducting Parties in order to escort reinforcement troops to France

Sep 11, 1917

Ceases to be On Command and returned to the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Nov 13, 1917

Reverted to rank of Private at his own request in order to proceed to France

Nov 14, 1917

Posted to the 21^st Battalion and arrived at 2^nd CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Havre France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Dec 2, 1917

Joined the 21^st Battalion in the field 

The Battalion was in Brigade Reserve in the Cellars Camp, near Neuville St Vaast, providing work parties to the 182^nd Tunneling Company.  The following day, Dec 13, the Battalion moved into the front line in the Acheville section, relieving the 19^th Battalion

Dec 8, 1917

Promoted to rank of Corporal to replace Cpl Draper 675739, who was promoted to the rank of Sgt

Apr 2, 1918

Admitted to No 2 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with shrapnel wounds to his back.  He was transferred the same day to No 8 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station).  After being assessed there, he was transferred via No 10 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to No 20 General Hospital at Camiers France.

Apr 14, 1918

Discharged from hospital and admitted to No 6 Convalescent Depot

Apr 15, 1918

Transferred to No 5 Convalescent Depot

Jun 5, 1918

Discharged to Base duty

Jun 6, 1918

TOS CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Etaples and assigned to “A” Company for those recovering from wounds

Jun 17, 1918

Arrived at CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)

Jun 21, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the field

Aug 28, 1918

Admitted to No 7 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) with gun shot wounds to right thigh and ankle

Aug 29, 1918         Died of wounds

 
Ligny St Flochel British Cemetery
Pas de Calais France

Oct 20, 1918

His wife Henrietta died of Pneumonia at 126 Oak St, Toronto Ontario.

Trent Valley Cemetery
Hastings Ontario

Jan 21, 1919

Awarded the Military Medal per London Gazette No 31140

Aug 20, 1920

The decision is recorded that no War Service Gratuity was to be paid because his wife had died and there were no children dependents 

It is also noted that the Military Medal, British War Medal and the Victory Medals were sent to the Executrix of his will, Mrs Ellen Dunnett, c/o Mr Wm George Scriver (wife’s father) at 114 Bond St, Toronto Ontario.   

The Plaque and Scroll were sent to his father, Richard Charles, at 236 High St, Ponders End, Middlesex England.  In addition, there were 2 Memorial Crosses sent his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Charles at the same address.