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Dec 23, 1878
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Born in Cobourg, Ontario to James and Hannah (nee
Casey) Comrie
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Jun 30, 1902
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Married to Edna Davidson in Cobourg, Ontario
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Feb 22, 1915
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Attested into the 39th Battalion CEF
in Cobourg, Ontario
Ø Number 412351
o Number later changed to 50447
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs. Edna
Comrie, wife, Cobourg, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as
Plasterer
Ø Previous military experience
given as 40th Regiment, Canadian Militia for 3 years
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Posted to “B” Company
The battalion trained in the Belleville, Ontario
area
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Jun 17, 1915
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Embarked the SS Missanabie in Montreal, Quebec
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Jul 3, 1915
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Disembarked in Plymouth, England and proceeded to
Shorncliffe and then on to Lydd to continue training
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Aug 10, 1915
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His service number was changed to 50447
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Sep 1, 1915
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Forfeited 2 day’s pay
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Sep 24, 1915
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The 39th Battalion moved to West
Sandling for further training
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Jun 6, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Jun 7, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st
Battalion
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Jun 10, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, Private Comrie
joined the 21st Battalion in Dickebusch, Belgium
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Aug 6, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin),
sometimes referred to as Trench Fever
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Aug 7, 1916
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Transported to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance
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Aug 9, 1916
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Transported to the No. 2 DRS (Division Rest
Station) at the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance
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Aug 12, 1916
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Transferred to the Convalescent Depot
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Sep 11, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 3 Canadian Field
Ambulance, then the same day he was transported to the No. 4 Canadian Field
Ambulance
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Sep 12, 1916
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Transported to the 9 Canadian Field Ambulance
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Sep 13, 1916
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Transported to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station)
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Sep 15, 1916
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Transported via the No. 15 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Wimereux, France
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Sep 19, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 7 Convalescent Depot in
Boulogne and the diagnosis was changed to read Influenza
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Oct 4, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 3 Rest Camp in Boulogne
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Oct 8, 1916
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Discharged from hospital and reported to the
Canadian Base Depot in Havre, France
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Oct 10, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 7 Canadian Stationary
Hospital in Havre, France with a diagnosis that reads Indigestion. This was later changed to read Myalgia
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Oct 23, 1916
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Discharged from hospital and reported to the
Canadian Base Depot in Havre
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Nov 5, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, Private Comrie
rejoined the 21st Battalion in the front line west of Lens, France
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Dec 18, 1916
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Attached to the 4th Field Company,
Canadian Engineers for duty
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Jan 17, 1917
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion at Calonne
Ricouart, France from duty with the engineers
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Mar 25, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 2 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a
fever without a known cause, sometimes referred to as Trench Fever. He was transported to the No. 30 CCS
(Casualty Clearing Station)
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Mar 26, 1917
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Transported via the No. 28 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to
the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France
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Apr 1, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in
Etaples
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Apr 5, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in
Cayeux, France
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Apr 21, 1917
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Discharged from hospital care and reported to the
CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in Havre, France
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May 2, 1917
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Left to join unit
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May 8, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 32 Stationary Hospital in
Wimereux, France with a diagnosis that reads Pyrexia
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May 12, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in
Boulogne, France
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May 30, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 3 Rest Camp in Boulogne
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Jun 1, 1917
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Discharged from hospital care and reported to the
No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France
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Jun 4, 1917
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Classified TB (Temporary Base) at a medical exam
meaning he was temporarily unfit for front line duty
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Jun 25, 1917
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A medical exam classified him PB (Permanent Base)
meaning he was permanently unfit for front line duty
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Jul 6, 1917
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Transferred to the 1st Canadian Labour
Battalion in Peronne, France
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Sep 28, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Oct 8, 1917
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While on leave in England, he was admitted to the
Military Hospital, Rochester Row, London with a diagnosis that reads
Gonorrhea
Transferred to the 1st CORD (Central
Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Oct 16, 1917
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Transferred to the Military Hospital in
Warlingham
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Dec 19, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital
in Bearwood, Wokingham
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Dec 24, 1917
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Attached to the 1st CCD (Canadian
Command Depot) for physical training and exercise
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Feb 18, 1918
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Ceased to be attached to the command depot and
reported to the General Depot in Shorncliffe
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Feb 19, 1918
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Attached to the 1st CDD (Canadian
Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada
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Apr 19, 1918
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Transferred to the 6th Reserve
Battalion in Seaford
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Jul 12, 1918
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Struck in the side of his face in the dark. He thought it was a kick from someone’s
boot. He was admitted to the No. 19 Canadian
General Hospital in Eastbourne for X-Rays and treatment
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Jul 30, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 16 Canadian General
Hospital in Orpington
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Oct 4, 1918
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Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario
Regimental Depot) and attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command
Depot) for physical training and exercise
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Nov 8, 1918
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Discharged from the command depot and transferred
to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Dec 3, 1918
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Transferred to Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return
to Canada
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Dec 12, 1918
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Embarked the SS Regina in Liverpool
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Dec 20, 1918
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Kingston, Ontario
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Jan 22, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø Entitled to War Service Badge
Class “A”
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge Box 141 Cobourg, Ontario
Following his discharge, the British War Medal
and Victory Medals were sent to him at Box 141 Cobourg, Ontario
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Oct 6, 1951
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Fred Comrie died at home in Cobourg, Ontario of a
heart attack and was buried in the Cobourg Union Cemetery
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