Dec 22, 1895 |
Born at Newport
Cornwall England
This date is taken from his
attestation forms. Given his stated age at
his death, it would appear that he lied about his age on attestation, and his actual birth
date is most likely December 22, 1897, which would have made him too young to enlist.
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Nov 6, 1914 |
Attested into
the 21st Battalion at Kingston Ontario
Ø Number 59260
Ø Next of kin given as E Dew (mother) of Newport Cornwall England
Ø Previous occupation given as Stationary Engineer
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to the Scout Section
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May 6, 1915 |
Embarked the RMS
Metagama at Montreal Quebec
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May 15, 1915 |
Disembarked at
Devonport England and proceeded to West Sandling Camp near Hythe, Kent
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Sep 14, 1915 |
Embarked the St
Seiriol at Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915 |
Disembarked at
Boulogne France and proceeded to St Omer
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Nov 6, 1916 |
Awarded the Good
Conduct Badge
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May 24, 1919 |
Discharged from
the CEF at Kingston Ontario
Proposed residence on discharge
– Bowmanville Ontario
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May 5, 1973 |
Died at Detroit
Michigan, USA
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Jun 19, 1973 |
Interment at
Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston Ontario
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