Oct 16, 1878

Born in Sholing, Hampshire, England to Nathaniel and Caroline (nee Veal) Diaper

Aug 8, 1903

Married to Ethel Mabel Wiliams in South Stoneham, England

Jan 17, 1916

Attested into the 93^rd Battalion CEF in Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Number 195508

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. James Diaper, wife, Havelock, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Railroad Fireman

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

Initial training was done in Peterborough, Ontario

May 29, 1916

The battalion boarded a train and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario to continue training at the Barriefield Camp

Jul 15, 1916

Embarked the Empress of Britain in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 25, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Otterpool Camp

His wife Ethel, followed him to England shortly after his arrival

Oct 6, 1916

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion

Oct 27, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 28, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Nov 21, 1916

After leaving the base depot, he joined the 2^nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France

Nov 26, 1916

After leaving the entrenching battalion, Private Shorter joined the 21^st Battalion in Calonne, France

Dec 25, 1916

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches west of Lens, France after attending the Machine Gun Course

Jun 1, 1917

Attached to the Canadian Corps Agricultural Supervisor for duty

Oct 28, 1917

Rejoined the battalion in Caestre, France from duty with the Canadian Corps

Nov 11, 1917

While in the front lines at Passchendaele, Belgium, Private Diaper fell awkwardly and sprained his right knee.  He was admitted to the No. 10 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) then he was transported the same day to the No. 17 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Nov 12, 1917

Transported via the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 8 Stationary Hospital in Wimereux, France

Nov 13, 1917

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

Nov 23, 1917

Discharged to duty from the convalescent depot and reported to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Dec 1, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Calonne-Ricouart, France

Dec 11, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Diaper rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the Cellars Camp at Neuville St. Vaast, France

Dec 23, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Jan 7, 1918

Rejoined the battalion in Auchy au Bois, France from leave

Jan 18, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Nov 27, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Dec 23, 1918

Arrived at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France from leave

Jan 8, 1919

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Diaper rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Neunkirchen, Germany

Mar 19, 1919

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) and proceeded to Seaford, England

On arrival in Seaford, he was granted leave until April 4, 1919 to make arrangements for his wife to accompany him back to Canada

May 7, 1919

Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

Jun 23, 1919

Embarked the SS Scandinavian in Liverpool with his wife, Ethel

Jul 1, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and Taken On Strength of Clearing Services Command, Quebec Depot

Jul 2, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Quebec City, Quebec

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 132323

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Havelock, Ontario

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

Sep 2, 1953

Nathaniel James Diaper died in Havelock, Ontario of a heart attack and was buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Havelock

Nathaniel James Diaper is remembered on the
Wall of Honour in Peterborough, Ontario