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Jul 26, 1892
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Born in Lewes,
Sussex, England
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Sep 25, 1913
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Embarked the SS
Andania in Southampton
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Oct 3, 1913
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Disembarked in
Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Winchester, Ontario
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Nov 4, 1914
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Attested into the
21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
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Number 59228
(temporary number 944)
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Next of kin given
as Mary Curtis, sister, c/o Mrs. Lee, 38 Orme Rd., Sussex, England
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Previous
occupation given as Decorator
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Later noted as
Musician/Farmer
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Previous military
experience given s 3 ½ years in the 4th
Battalion, Sussex Regiment in England
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Religion given as
Church of England
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Posted to
“E” Company
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Later posted to
the Headquarters Signal Section
The 21st
Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of
1914-15.
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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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Jun 3, 1915
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While attending
Musketry Practice, Albert Curtis twisted his left knee
Admitted to the
Moore Barracks Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Synovitis of the
left knee
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Jun 8, 1915
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Discharged to duty
from hospital
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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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Dec 31, 1915
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Appointed to the
rank of Lance Corporal with pay to replace L/Cpl
EG Thomas who had been
killed in action
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Feb 14, 1916
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Granted 9 days
leave
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Feb 23, 1916
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Rejoined the
battalion from leave
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Apr 8, 1916
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While in the
reserve trenches at Scottish Wood, Lance Corporal Curtis was caught in
a heavy artillery barrage and was partially buried by the explosion on
a nearby shell. When
he was dug out, he had lost all control of his nervous system and was
evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid and
then transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance Rest Station
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Apr 11, 1916
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Transferred to the
No. 10 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Apr 13, 1916
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Transferred via
the No. 5 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Canadian
General Hospital in Harfleur, France
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Apr 26, 1916
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Invalided to
England aboard the Hospital Ship St David
On
arrival in England he was admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in
London
Transferred
to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while
in hospital
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May 11, 1916
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Transferred to the
Granville Canadian Special Hospital and DAH (Disordered Activity of the
Heart) was added to the diagnosis
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Jun 20, 1916
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Discharged from
hospital care and attached to the 1st CCD
(Canadian Convalescent Depot) for 4 weeks of Physical Training
Transferred
to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre for pay purposes while at the
convalescent depot
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Dec 31, 1916
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Appointed to the
rank of Lance Corporal with pay
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Mar 1, 1917
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Transferred to the
6th Reserve Battalion and attached to the St.
Leonards Hospital for duty
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the
EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) and remained attached to the
St. Leonard’s Hospital for duty
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Apr 9, 1917
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Attached to the 3rd
Canadian Convalescent Depot for duty
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May 19, 1917
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Transferred to the
CAMC (Canadian Army Medical Corps) and attached to the Grenville
Canadian Special Hospital in Ramsgate for duty
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Aug 9, 1917
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While playing a
game of football, Albert Curtis was the goal keeper and while making a
save, he injured his right wrist and was admitted to the Granville
Canadian Special Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Synovitis of the
right wrist
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Aug 10, 1917
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Declared fit for
duty and was discharged to duty from hospital
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Sep 29, 1917
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Attached to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bearwood Park for duty
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Oct 15, 1917
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Ceased to be
attached to the convalescent hospital
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Mar 21, 1918
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Granted leave 6
days leave
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May 4, 1918
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Attached to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom for duty
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May 27, 1918
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Transferred to the
CAMC (Canadian Army Medical Corps) Depot for a course of instruction
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Jul 2, 1918
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Attached to the
Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom for duty
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Aug 22, 1918
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Granted permission
to marry
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Sep 2, 1918
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Appointed to the
rank of Acting Sergeant with pay and attached to the Granville Canadian
Special Hospital in Buxton for duty
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Sep 16, 1918
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Next of kin
changed to read Mrs. Nellie Kate Curtis, wife, 53 Ashdown Rd.,
Worthing, Sussex, England
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Sep 18, 1918
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Granted leave
until September 23, 1918
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Dec 19, 1918
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Attached to
Princess Patricia Canadian Red Cross Hospital in the Cooden Camp,
Bexhill for duty
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Dec 30, 1918
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Reported to be AWL
(Absent Without Leave) from 0900 hrs to 2045 hrs.
He was admonished for his absence and
forfeited 1 day’s pay
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Jan 31, 1919
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Attached to the
Canadian Special Hospital in Witley
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Apr 15, 1919
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Transferred to the
Canadian Special Hospital in Witley
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May 13, 1919
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Discharged from
the CEF at the 2nd Canadian Discharge Depot
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Rank on Discharge
Sergeant
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War Service Badge
Class “A” issued
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Proposed residence
on discharge 53 Ashdown Rd., Worthing, Sussex, England
Following
his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal
were sent to him at 53 Ashdown Rd., Worthing, Sussex, England
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