Jan 1, 1896

Born in Alderville, Ontario to John and Mary Elizabeth (nee Tobico) Comego

Nov 5, 1914

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

Ø  Number 59190 (temporary number 285)

Ø  Next of kin given as John Comego, father, Box 17, Roseneath, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Wesleyan

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “B” 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

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

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

Mar 1, 1916

While the battalion was resting in Ridgewood, Belgium, Private Comego was sent out on a work party.  He received a wound to his right arm and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Mar 2, 1916

Transferred to the No. 1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment.  He was transported the same day via the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 13 General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Mar 9, 1916

Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Camp in Boulogne to continue his recovery

Mar 10, 1916

Declared to be fit for duty and proceeded to the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre

Mar 25, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Comego rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Ridgewood, Belgium

Apr 9, 1916

On the night of April 9/10, the 21^st Battalion sent 2 bombing parties out to attack No. 2 Crater at St. Eloi, Belgium.  During this attack, Private Comego’s right arm was shattered by shrapnel from the explosion of a nearby shell.  He was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station for treatment

From Canada in Flanders volume 2 by Lord Beaverbrook

Apr 10, 1916

Transferred to the No. 23 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 14, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Kitchener Hospital in Brighton

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

Jun 30, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Sep 5, 1916

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling for permanent base duty

Nov 8, 1916

Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Shoreham pending return to Canada

Nov 25, 1916

Embarked the SS Missanabie in Liverpool

Dec 4, 1916

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to the discharge depot in Quebec City, Quebec

Dec 5, 1916

Medical Board at Quebec City notes

Ø  Partial loss of function of right hand

Ø  Suffered fractured right radius from shrapnel wound

Ø  Some loss of sensation of 1^st and 2^nd fingers of right hand

Ø  Right hand feels cold

Ø  Board recommends he be admitted to a convalescent home

Dec 11, 1916

Admitted to the Richardson Convalescent Home in Kingston, Ontario.  Notes on admission

Ø  Partial loss of function of right hand due to destruction of muscle tissue

Ø  Radius bone had been fractured by shrapnel

Ø  Can close his hand but has no grip strength

Jan 19, 1917

To be treated as an Out-Patient of the convalescent home

Feb 19, 1917

To be treated as an In-Patient at the convalescent home

Mar 30, 1917

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Alderville, Ontario

Following the end of the war the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Alderville, Ontario

Sep 6, 1979

Alexander Comego died in Cobourg, Ontario and was buried in the Alderville Cemetery, Alderville, Ontario