Jan 1, 1894

Born at Smiths Falls Ontario

It would appear that he lied about his age, as both the 1901 and 1911 Census shows his birth year as 1897, which would mean that he was too young to enlist in the CEF

Nov 7, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion at Kingston Ontario

Ø  Number 59179 (temporary number 410)

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. WL (Margaret) Code (mother) of RR #2 Smiths Falls Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer’s Son

Ø  Previous military experience given as 2 years with the 42^nd Regiment

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “B” Company

Nov 10, 1914

Admitted to the Kingston Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Tonsillitis

Nov 14, 1914

Discharged to duty from hospital

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama at Montreal Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked at Devonport England and proceeded to West Sandling Camp, near Hythe Kent

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St Seiriol at Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked at Boulogne France and proceeded to St Omer

Dec 13, 1915

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment #1 for leaving his platoon while proceeding to the front line trenches near Voormezeele, Belgium.

Jul 6, 1916

Posted to the Machine Gun Section

Sep 15, 1916

While the 21^st Battalion was attacking a strongly defended sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Code received a wound to his right leg and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station for treatment.  He was then transported to the No. 8 General Hospital in Rouen

Sep 17, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Maheno

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Chester Royal Infirmary in Chester

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

Nov 4, 1916

Transferred to the Lancashire Military Hospital in Blackpool

Feb 21, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Mar 10, 1917

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

Apr 13, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital and granted 10 days sick leave

Jun 28, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Aug 27, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Aug 28, 1917

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

Sep 6, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private code rejoined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Villers au Bois, France

Oct 29, 1917

Admitted to the No. 4 Casualty Clearing Centre with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea).  He was transferred the same day to the No. 37 Casualty Clearing Centre

Nov 2, 1917

Transferred via the No. 24 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Jan 5, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot to continue his treatment and recovery

Feb 7, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples and posted to “A” Company for those recovering from wounds and illness

Feb 14, 1918

Assigned to Escort Duty escorting troops back to England

Feb 16, 1918

Rejoined the base depot from escort duty

Feb 27, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he 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

Mar 15, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Code rejoined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Gouy-Servins, France as part of a draft of 105 reinforcements.  One of those reinforcements was his brother Oliver Milton Code who was posted to “B” Company

Apr 26, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Inflamed Larynx.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance

May 3, 1918

Discharged to duty from the field ambulance

May 19, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), more commonly referred to as Trench Fever.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance

Jun 2, 1918

Discharged from the field ambulance and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Wailly Wood, France

Aug 13, 1918

While the 21^st Battalion was advancing on enemy positions east of Mahricourt, France, Private Code received shrapnel wounds to his left forearm and was evacuated to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the casualty clearing station

Aug 14, 1918

Transferred to the No. 12 General Hospital

Aug 16, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Essequibo

On arrival in England he was admitted to the 5^th Southern General Hospital in Portsmouth

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

Aug 23, 1918

Transferred to the Clayton Court Auxiliary Hospital in E. Lyss

Sep 18, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Oct 14, 1918

Attached to the 1^st Canadian Convalescent Depot and sent to the St. Leonard’s Hospital for physical training

Nov 14, 1918

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

Dec 3, 1918

Attached to #7 Wing, Kinmel Park pending return to Canada

Dec 12, 1918

Embarked the SS Regina in Liverpool

Dec 20, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario

Posted to the Military District #3 Casualty Company in Kingston

Dec 25, 1918

Granted leave until January 9, 1919

Jan 18, 1919

Admitted to the Queen’s University Hospital in Kingston with a diagnosis that reads Abscess on right thumb.  The abscess was opened and drained

Jan 29, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Feb 4, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on Discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 277299

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Smiths Falls, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 719 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario

Nov 24, 1920

Entered the USA at Detroit, Michigan to visit a friend living in Detroit

Jun 15, 1981

Milford Code died in San Francisco, California, USA