Oct 15, 1893

Born at Bathurst Village, New Brunswick

Jun 17, 1915

Shown on the payroll of the 55^th Battalion

Jun 21, 1915

Attested into the 55^th Battalion at Sussex New Brunswick 

Ø      Number 445042

Ø      Next of kin given as Simon Doucette (father) of Bathurst Village New Brunswick

Ø      Previous occupation given as Laborer

Ø      No previous military experience given

Ø      Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø      Assigned to “C” Company

Sep 2, 1915

The 55^th Battalion moved from Sussex New Brunswick to the Valcartier Quebec Camp

Oct 30, 1915

Embarked the RMS Corsican at Montreal Quebec

Nov 9, 1915

Disembarked at Devonport England and proceeded to the Bramshott Camp

Apr 23, 1916

Posted to the 21^st Battalion

Apr 26, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) at Havre France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion 

Assigned to “D” Company

May 13, 1916

Left the CBD for the 21^st Battalion

May 15, 1916

Joined the 21^st Battalion in the field 

The 21^st Battalion was in the T & R Front Line Trenches on this date, and were relieved by 24^th Battalion that night.  It is most likely that Pte Doucette joined the Battalion when they arrived at the “B” Camp on their arrival from the trenches

Mar 12, 1917

Awarded the Military Medal per the London Gazette #29981

The citation reads

For marked courage and devotion to duty during the attack on the German lines.  He behaved in a most courageous manner while employed as runner exposing himself frequently to enemy fire and carrying out his duties fearlessly.

AFW 3121.

Jun 21, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Aug 2, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Aug 12, 1917

At duty from leave

Nov 11, 1917

Admitted to the Field Ambulance with Trench Foot and transferred the same day to No 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Nov 12, 1917

Transferred via No 22 AT (Ambulance Train)

Nov 13, 1917

Admitted to No 7 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples

Dec 1, 1917

Transferred to No 14 Convalescent Depot at Trouville

Jan 19, 1918

Discharged from Convalescent Depot to Base detail

Jan 21, 1918

TOS No 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Havre and posted to “A” Company for soldiers recovering from wounds and illness

Feb 4, 1918

Left CIBD for the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) at Calonne Ricouart

Feb 5, 1918

Admitted to No 22 General Hospital at Camiers.  The diagnosis reads Mild Jaundice

Feb 13, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Feb 14, 1918

Left CC Rein C to rejoin the unit

Feb 16, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the field 

The Battalion was in Brigade Support at the Hills Camp.  While there, they were supplying work parties to assist the 6^th Field Company, Canadian Engineers, improving the front line trenches each night.

Feb 23, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Mar 10, 1918

Rejoined the Battalion from leave

Mar 12, 1918

Admitted to No 1 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) diagnosed with VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea) and transferred the same day to No 5 CFA, then later that evening was transferred to No 13 CFA

Mar 27, 1918

Transferred to No 4 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Sep 15, 1918

Discharged from No 4 CCS to duty

Sep 17, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the field

Jan 12, 1919

Granted 8 days leave

Jan 25, 1919

Rejoined the Battalion from leave.   

There is no explanation for his early return

Apr 3, 1919

Proceeded to England

Apr 14, 1919

SOS the 21^st Battalion and posted to “H” Wing at Witley pending return to Canada

May 19, 1919

Embarked the RMS Cedric at Liverpool England

May 27, 1919

Disembarked at Halifax Nova Scotia and proceeded to St John New Brunswick

May 28, 1919

Discharged from the CEF at St John New Brunswick 

Ø      War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 267865

Ø      Rank on discharge Private

Ø      Proposed residence on discharge General Delivery, West Bathurst New Brunswick

May 30, 1919

TOS District Depot No 7 at St John New Brunswick

Sep 30, 1922

The British War Medal and the Victory Medals were sent to him c/o General Delivery, West Bathurst New Brunswick