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Sep 27, 1898
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Born in Marmora,
Ontario to Daniel and Margaret (nee Bibby) Connelly.
His birth place is also noted as Gravenhurst,
Ontario
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Nov 16, 1914
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Attested into the
21st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario
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Number 59193
(temporary number 992)
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Next of kin given
as Daniel Connelly, father, Jacksonboro, Ontario
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Previous
occupation given as Labourer
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No previous
military experience given
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Religion given as
Roman Catholic
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Posted to
“B” Company
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This was later
reorganized into “A” Company
James
Connelly lied about his age as he was too young to enlist. He stated his birth date
was November 25, 1895. He
later stated his birth date was September 18, 1897.
The
battalion trained in the Kingston area through the winter with
headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
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Apr 27, 1915
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Forfeited 1
day’s pay for an unspecified offence
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS
Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in
Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling
Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St.
Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in
Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Jul 20, 1916
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While in the front
line trenches near Voormezeele, Belgium, Private Connelly received a
shrapnel wound to his left shoulder from a Wizz Bang shell and was
evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid
before being transported to the No. 10 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
for treatment
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Jul 22, 1916
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Transferred via
the No. 7 AT (Ambulance Transport) and admitted to the No. 13 General
Hospital in Boulogne, France
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Jul 23, 1916
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Transferred to the
No. 1 Convalescent Depot in Boulogne
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Aug 11, 1916
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Discharged from
hospital and reported to the Base Details in Boulogne
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Aug 16, 1916
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Transferred to the
No. 3 General Base Depot in Boulogne
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Sep 12, 1916
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After leaving the
base depot, James Connelly joined the 2nd
Entrenching Battalion in Albert, France
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Sep 15, 1916
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Promoted to the
rank of Corporal to replace Corporal
E Webster who
had been killed in
action
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Sep 16, 1916
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Corporal Connelly
rejoined the 21st Battalion in the middle of the
fighting at the Sugar Factory south of Courcelette
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Dec 6, 1916
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Attached to the
Composite Battalion for duty
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Dec 22, 1916
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Rejoined the 21st
Battalion
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Dec 26, 1916
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While in the front
line west of Lens, France, Corporal Connelly received a shrapnel would
to his right shoulder and was evacuated to the nearby field ambulance
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Dec 28, 1916
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Transferred to the
No. 11 General Hospital in Dannes Camiers, France with a shrapnel wound
to his right shoulder
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Jan 12, 1917
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Invalided to
England aboard the Hospital Ship Carisbrook Castle
On
arrival in England he was admitted to the Ontario Military Hospital in
Orpington
Transferred
to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while
in hospital
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Mar 1, 1917
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Transferred to the
CCH (Canadian Convalescent Hospital) in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the
EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in
hospital
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Apr 16, 1917
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Discharged from
hospital care and granted sick leave
TOS
(Taken On Strength) the 6th Reserve Battalion in
Seaford on completion of his leave
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May 28, 1917
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Admitted to the
Warlingham Military Hospital, Warlingham, Surrey with a diagnosis that
reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)
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Sep 21, 1917
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Transferred to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Oct 19, 1917
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Considered to be
fit for light duties and attached to the 3rd
Canadian Convalescent Depot in Seaford
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Oct 26, 1917
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Admitted to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom with a diagnosis that reads
Orchitis
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Nov 22, 1917
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Transferred to the
Canadian Special Hospital in Witley and the diagnosis was changed to
read VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)
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Jan 30, 1918
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Transferred to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Mar 11, 1918
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Attached to the 3rd
Canadian Convalescent Depot in Bramshott
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Apr 22, 1918
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Transferred to the
No. 11 Canadian General Hospital in Shorncliffe and the diagnosis was
changed to read Diphtheria and Dementia Praecox, a mental disorder
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May 15, 1918
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Ceased to be
attached to the 3rd Canadian Convalescent Depot
and transferred to the EORD for pay purposes while in hospital
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May 24, 1918
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Patient moved to a
secure ward for mental observation
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Jul 1, 1918
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Attached to the 3rd
Canadian Convalescent Depot in Seaford for Physical Training
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Aug 23, 1918
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Transferred to the
No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne and Neurasthenia was
added to the diagnosis. He
was noted as being neurotic and suffering from insomnia
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Sep 13, 1918
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Transferred to the
Granville Hospital in Buxton
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Nov 6, 1918
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Medical Board at
Buxton notes
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Shrapnel wound
healed
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During his
recovery at the convalescent depot, he fell and suffered loss of memory
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Now suffers
headaches and nightmares
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Has difficulty
sleeping
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Not advisable to
subject him to combat again
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Nov 16, 1918
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Attached to the 1st
Canadian Convalescent Depot in Witley and Influenza was added to the
diagnosis
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Jan 21, 1919
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Ceased to be
attached to the 1st Canadian Convalescent Depot
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Jan 31, 1919
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Posted to the
Depot Company of the EORD
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Mar 1, 1919
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Transferred to the
MD Wing No. 3 at Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Mar 22, 1919
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Embarked the SS
Regina in Liverpool
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Mar 30, 1919
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Disembarked in
Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario
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Apr 1, 1919
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Discharged from
the CEF in Kingston
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Rank on discharge
Corporal
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War Service Badge
Class “A” issued number 91711
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Proposed residence
on discharge Kingston, Ontario
Following
his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals
were sent to him at Jacksonboro, Ontario
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Jul 12, 1921
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Married to Marie
Louise Morin in North Bay, Ontario.
He listed his occupation as Detective at the
time of the marriage
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Jul 27, 1985
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James Frederick
Connelly died in Surrey, British Columbia
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