Angus Deavy



Nov 5, 1887

Born in Cumberland, Ontario to Francis and Catherine (nee Breen) Deavy

 

Nov 6, 1917

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario

 

Feb 7, 1918

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 3056512

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Catherine Deavy, mother, Cumberland, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the 3rd Regimental Draft

On enlistment, he gave his birth date as December 23, 1888, not his actual birth date of November 5, 1887

 

Feb 21, 1918

The 3rd Regimental Draft embarked the SS Melita in Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

 

Mar 4, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion to continue training

 

Aug 9, 1918

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Aug 10, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st Battalion.

He joined the battalion at the front a short time later and was posted to “A” Company

 

Aug 27, 1918

While the 21st Battalion was advancing towards the Sensee River, on the south side of the Arras – Cambrai Road, Private Deavy received a shrapnel wound to his head and was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 42 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station).  He was then transferred the same day to the No. 12 Stationary Hospital in St. Pol, France

 

Aug 29, 1918

Transferred via the No. 29 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France

 

Sep 1, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

 

Sep 6, 1918

Transferred to the No. 12 Convalescent Depot in Aubengue, France

 

Sep 13, 1918

Transferred to the No. 54 General Hospital in Aubengue (also known as the London General Hospital)

 

Sep 25, 1918

Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in Boulogne, France

 

Oct 4, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Rest Camp in Ecault, France

 

Oct 7, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

 

Oct 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

 

Oct 20, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Deavy rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in Wavrechain Soux Faulx, France

 

Nov 15, 1918

Attached to the 2nd Division Employment Company for duty

 

Nov 25, 1918

Medical Classification changed to B1 at the CGBD (Canadian General Base Depot) in Etaples and Myalgia was given as the reason.  This classification restricted him to base duty and unfit for combat duty.

 

Dec 13, 1918

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) and attached to the Depot Company in Witley, England

 

Feb 22, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl, pending return to Canada

 

Mar 29, 1919

Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool

 

 

Apr 5, 1919

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

 

Apr 8, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 231406

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Cumberland, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Cumberland, Ontario

 

Jun 19, 1953

Angus Deavy died of cancer while a patient of the North Bay, Ontario Civic Hospital

 


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