Jan 7, 1887
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Born in Kingston, Ontario to
Francis “Frank” and Mary Ann (nee McHugh) Duffy
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May 4, 1915
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Attested into the 21st
Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59277 (temporary number 1359)
Ø Next of kin given as Mr. Frank Duffy, father,
Kingston, Ontario
o There is a note to also notify Mrs. Sarah Healey,
57 Arch St., Kingston
Ø Previous occupation given as Carpenter
o Later noted as Cabinet Maker
Ø Previous military experience given as 2 years in
the Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles
Ø Religion given as Roman Catholic
Ø Posted to the Depot Company and employed as a
Dispatch Rider
The 21st Battalion trained
in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in
Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport,
England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe,
Kent to continue training
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Jun 15, 1915
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Although not recorded in his
service file, Private Duffy was involved in a motor cycle accident in the
town of Hythe while acting as a dispatch rider. He collided with another motor cycle and
both drivers were taken to the School of Musketry Hospital for treatment. Private Duffy was later transferred to the
Shorncliffe Military Hospital
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Jun 19, 1915
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Sentenced to 72 hours
Detention for resisting his escort.
There is no mention in his file to indicate the reason for the escort,
but one would assume it was in connection with his motor cycle crash.
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Thank you to Marian Rashleigh for the above article
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Sep 1, 1915
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Posted to “A” Company
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in
Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne,
France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Dec 18, 1915
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA
(Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Influenza
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Dec 19, 1915
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Transferred to the DRS
(Divisional Rest Station) at the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance in Locre,
Belgium
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Dec 25, 1915
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Discharged to duty and
rejoined the battalion in Ridgewood, Belgium
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Sep 15, 1916
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During the capture of the
sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Duffy received a bullet
wound to his right arm and was evacuated first to a field ambulance for first
aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station. He was then transported to the No. 13
General Hospital in Boulogne
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Sep 17, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard
the Hospital Ship St. Denis
On arrival in England he was
admitted to the Military Hospital in Gravesend, Chatham
Transferred to the CCAC
(Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Oct 5, 1916
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Transferred to the Horton
County of London War Hospital in Epsom and Deafness in his left ear is added
to the diagnosis
Surgery was refused to open
his left nasal passage
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Oct 21, 1916
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Transferred to the Canadian
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Nov 11, 1916
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Transferred to the Westcliffe
Canadian Eye and Ear Hospital and Otitis Media is added to the diagnosis
Transferred to the Eastern
Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in hospital
Notes on admission
Ø Left ear
discharging
Ø Left eardrum
perforated
Ø Patient says he
gets dizzy when overheated
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Dec 8, 1916
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Discharged to the Canadian Casualty
Assembly Centre from hospital
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Dec 13, 1916
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Attached to the GDD (Garrison
Duty Depot) in Folkestone for light duties
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Dec 31, 1916
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Attached to the DADMS (Deputy
Assistant Director Medical Services) in Hastings
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Jan 9, 1917
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Attached to the ADMS (Assistant
Director Medical Services) in Hastings
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the Eastern
Ontario Regimental Depot in Hastings
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Apr 13, 1917
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Attached to the Assistant
Director Medical Services in Hastings
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May 18, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian
Army Medical Corps Depot in Westenhanger and attached to the Deputy Assistant
Director Medical Services in Hastings
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Jun 7, 1917
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Ceased to be attached and
returned to Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot in Westenhanger
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Jun 30, 1917
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Transferred to the Ontario
Military Hospital in Orpington for duty.
This hospital later became known as the No. 16 Canadian General
Hospital
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Sep 5, 1917
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Attached to the Office of
Damage Claims Board, London for duty
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Oct 8, 1917
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Graded for pay as Clerk Class
2
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Nov 12, 1917
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Transferred to the EORD
(Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Shorncliffe and attached to the OMFC
(Overseas Military Force of Canada) Headquarters in London for duty
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Apr 30, 1918
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Transferred to the OMFC
Headquarters permanent staff in London and ceased to draw Class 2 Clerk’s pay
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Jul 12, 1918
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Transferred to the General
Depot in London
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Jul 19, 1918
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Transferred to the Granville
Canadian Special Hospital in Buxton for duty as a Cabinet Maker
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Nov 28, 1918
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Admitted to the Granville Canadian
Special Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Otitis Media
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Dec 5, 1918
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Discharged to duty from
hospital
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Dec 10, 1918
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Transferred to Casualty
Company, CAMC in Buxton
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Dec 23, 1918
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Attached to the 1st
CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada
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Jan 24, 1919
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Embarked the SS Grampian in
Liverpool
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Feb 2, 1919
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Disembarked in Saint John, New
Brunswick and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario
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Feb 4, 1919
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Taken On Strength the No. 3 Casualty
Company in Kingston
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Feb 5, 1919
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Granted leave until February
18, 1919
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Feb 18, 1919
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Medical Board in Kingston
notes
Ø Suffers from
Chronic Otitis Media
Ø Bullet wound to
right arm healed however he claims to have numbness in the arm and does not feel
pin pricks
Ø Right arm aches
when he walks any distance
Ø Suffers from
dizziness and headaches
Ø He seems to be
totally deaf in left ear
Ø Board deems his
symptoms are a result of his service
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Feb 22, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in
Kingston
Ø Rank on discharge
Private
Ø War Service Badge
Class “A” issued number 90314
Ø War Service Badge
Class “B” issued number C55385
Ø Proposed residence
on discharge 57 Arch St., Kingston, Ontario
Following his discharge, the
1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 214½
Earl St., Kingston
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Feb 3, 1920
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Married to Elaine Louise
Stanley in Kingston, Ontario
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Feb 11, 1950
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James John Healey Duffy died
in Kingston, Ontario
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