Apr 6, 1891

Born in Wadebridge, Cornwall, England to John Daddow and Elizabeth Ann (nee Sobey) Cole

May 8, 1913

Embarked the SS Ascania in Southampton

May 19, 1913

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario

May 8, 1914

Enlisted in the Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 1791

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

Dec 30, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59182 (temporary number 1272)

Ø  Next of kin given as John D. Cole, father, Wanford, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  Previous military experience given as the 14^th Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “C” Company

The battalion trained in the Kingston area through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

Aug 30, 1915

Reported to be AWL (Absent Without Leave)

Sep 4, 1915

Reported for duty and forfeited 6 days pay and restricted to ½ pay for 2 months for his absence

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

Feb 21, 1916

Granted 9 days leave

Mar 8, 1916

Rejoined the battalion from leave

Sep 15, 1916

During the battalion’s attack on the sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Cole received a shrapnel wound to his right leg and was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid.  He was transferred same day to the division rest station at the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance to recover

Sep 19, 1916

Transferred to the No. 49 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment

Sep 21, 1916

Transferred via the No. 16 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 22 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Sep 23, 1916

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the No. 6 Canadian Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Sep 30, 1916

Medical classification changed to read “TB” (Temporary Base) meaning that he was temporarily fit for non-combat base duty only and transferred to the Canadian Base Depot in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France

Oct 25, 1916

Medical classification changed to read “PB” (Permanent Base) and proceeded to England

On arrival in England he was transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) in Hastings

Nov 6, 1916

Admitted to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom with a diagnosis that reads Shrapnel Wound to right knee

Dec 18, 1916

Transferred to the Granville Canadian Special Hospital in Ramsgate and Flat Feet is added to the diagnosis

Feb 22, 1917

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre in Hastings

Mar 5, 1917

Attached to the Canadian Arms Inspection & Repair Department in East Greenwich

Apr 19, 1917

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and attached to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford for duty with the Sanitary Police

Oct 23, 1917

Ceased to be attached to the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Nov 1, 1917

Transferred to the 1^st Canadian Labour Pool in France

Nov 9, 1917

Joined the 1^st Canadian Labour Pool near Poperinge, Belgium

Nov 23, 1917

Taken On Strength the 1^st Canadian Labour Battalion near Poperinge, Belgium

Mar 26, 1918

The 1^st Canadian Labour Battalion was renamed the 1^st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion

Jun 8, 1918

Admitted to the No. 72 Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Scabies

Jun 14, 1918

Discharged to duty from the field ambulance

Jul 5, 1918

Admitted to the No. 61 Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), more commonly known as Trench Fever

Jul 7, 1918

Transferred to the No. 12 Stationary Hospital in St. Pol, France

Jul 13, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Sep 13, 1918

Transferred from the 1^st Canadian Infantry Works Battalion to the 1^st Canadian Infantry Works Company

Nov 3, 1918

Admitted to the No. 13 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Boils

Nov 4, 1918

Transferred to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers

Nov 9, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Nov 10, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux with Boils

Dec 13, 1918

Medical classification changed to “B”, meaning he was able to be employed in non-combat roles such as forestry or railway units

Transferred to the Canadian Garrison Base Depot in Witley, England

Jan 9, 1919

Attached to the Canadian Concentration Camp in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Mar 10, 1919

Embarked the SS Celtic in Liverpool

Mar 18, 1919

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

Mar 21, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 90885

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Kingston, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 24 Fifth Ave., Kingston

Mar 25, 1920

Married to Rose May Lawrence in Kingston, Ontario

His occupation is listed as Military Servant

Apr 1, 1921

The 1921 Canadian Census shows him living at 24 Fifth Ave., Kingston with his wife and her parents.  His occupation is listed as a Servant employed at the Royal Military College

Mar 3, 1966

Wesley Cole died in Kingston, Ontario