Clarence Churchill Douglas



Jun 29, 1897

Born in Toronto, Ontario to George and Louisa Douglas

 

Aug 10, 1915

Attested into the 83rd Battalion CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Number 171072

Ø  Next of kin given as George Douglas, father, 309 Merton St., Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Bank Clerk

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the 1st Regimental Draft

On attesting, he stated his birth year was 1894, not his actual birth year of 1897

Initial training was carried out at the Niagara Camp, Niagara-on-the-Lake from August 1915 to April 25, 1916 when the battalion moved to the Riverdale Barracks in Toronto

 

Sep 25, 1915

The 1st Regimental Draft embarked the SS Corsican in Montreal, Quebec

 

 

Oct 6, 1915

Disembarked in Plymouth, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe where the draft was absorbed into the 39th Reserve Battalion to continue training

 

Jan 18, 1916

Admitted to the Shorncliffe Military Hospital in Shorncliffe with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

 

Jan 19, 1916

Transferred to the Barnwell Hospital in Cambridge

 

Apr 6, 1916

Discharged to duty and rejoined the 39th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

 

Jun 6, 1916

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Jun 7, 1916

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

 

Jun 10, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Douglas joined the 21st Battalion resting in Dickebusch, Belgium and was posted to “D” Company

 

Jul 23, 1916

While in the front line trench near Voormezeele, Belgium, Private Douglas received a bullet wound to his back and was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 10 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

 

Jul 24, 1916

Transferred to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne, France where surgery was performed to remove a bullet from his back

 

Jul 26, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Cambria

 

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Edmonton Military Hospital in London

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Aug 29, 1916

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Sep 18, 1916

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 39th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

 

Oct 19, 1916

Admitted to the Shorncliffe Military Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Venereal Disease Gonorrhea and for continuing treatment of his back wound

 

Dec 7, 1916

Transferred to the 64th Battalion while in hospital

 

Dec 18, 1916

Discharged to duty with the 64th Battalion in West Sandling

 

Feb 3, 1917

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being AWL (Absent Without Leave) for 4 days

 

Feb 28, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed 6th Reserve Battalion in East Sandling while in hospital.  Shortly after the battalion’s formation, it moved to Seaford to train reinforcements for the front

 

Mar 19, 1917

Discharged from hospital and joined the 6th Reserve Battalion

 

Apr 21, 1917

Admitted to the Military Convalescent Farm in Warlingham for ongoing treatment of his Gonorrhea infection

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Sep 22, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Nov 5, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

 

Nov 29, 1917

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with an Abscess

 

Dec 18, 1917

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise at St. Leonards on Sea

 

Jan 11, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Haemorrhoids

 

Jan 30, 1918

Ceased to be attached to the 3rd Canadian Command Depot

 

Feb 28, 1918

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Mar 14, 1918

Surgery performed to remove his Haemorrhoids

 

May 28, 1918

A second surgery performed to relieve his discomfort from Haemorrhoids

 

Jun 1, 1918

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise at St. Leonards on Sea

 

Jul 2, 1918

Ceased to be attached and joined the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

 

Jul 6, 1918

Attached to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne for duty

 

Nov 20, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

 

Nov 26, 1918

Discharged from hospital and resumed duties in the hospital

 

Feb 12, 1919

Transferred to the CAMC (Canadian Army Medical Corps) and posted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne for duty

 

Mar 29, 1919

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne for ongoing treatment of his Gonorrhea infection

 

Apr 1, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Special Hospital in Etchinghill, Lyminge

 

Apr 18, 1919

Transferred to the CAMCD (Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Jun 6, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

 

Jun 12, 1919

Transferred to “P” Wing at the CCC (Canadian Concentration Camp) in Witley pending return to Canada

 

Jul 3, 1919

Embarked the Empress of Britain in Liverpool

 

 

Jul 11, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario

 

Jul 12, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 223663

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 309 Merton St., Toronto, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 309 Merton St., Toronto, Ontario

 

Oct 30, 1926

Married to Hannah Ivy Rita Newell in Toronto, Ontario

 

Jun 19, 1930

Clarence Churchill Douglas died in Toronto, Ontario and was buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto

 

 


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