Oct 13, 1895

Born at St Joseph D’Orleans Ontario 

There are several different spellings for his first name.  I have used the name on his grave marker, as supplied by his family.  Other spellings are Rodique, Roderique, Roderic, Rodreque, Rodeque, Rodirque, Rodecqur, Rodrique, Roderick, and Robique.  Most likely cause for this is a note on his initial medical that says “French and cannot read”.

Nov 7, 1917

Medical performed at Elk Lake Ontario under the MSA (Military Service Act)

Jan 7, 1918

Placed on the pay list for the 2^nd Depot Battalion EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) at Ottawa

Jan 24, 1918

Drafted into the 2^nd Depot Battalion EOR, under the MSA at Ottawa Ontario 

Ø     Number 3320125

Ø     Next of kin given as Mrs E Dupuis (mother) of St Joseph D’Orleans Ontario

o      According to the 1911 census, his mother is listed as Helene Dupuis

Ø     Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø     No previous military experience given

Ø     Religion given as Roman Catholic

Feb 12, 1918

Embarked the HMS Lapland at Halifax Nova Scotia

Feb 25, 1918

Disembarked at Glasgow Scotland and proceeded to Seaford Camp, England 

TOS (Taken On Strength) the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Jun 10, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jun 11, 1918

Arrived at CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Le Havre France and TOS the 21^st Battalion

Jun 17, 1918

Arrived at CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)

Jul 4, 1918

Joined the 21^st Battalion in the field 

He was a part of a draft of 11 Other Ranks who joined the Battalion on this date while in Division Reserve at Fosseux France

Aug 15, 1918

Admitted to No 11 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) then transferred to No 47 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) suffering from the effects of Gas Poisoning

Aug 16, 1918

Transferred via No 24 “AT” (Ambulance Transport)

Aug 18, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St David

Aug 19, 1918

Posted to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) while in hospital 

Admitted to the Castle Hospital at Sherborne, Dorset, England

Sep 9, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital at Epsom

Sep 30, 1918

Discharged from hospital and placed On Command to the 3^rd Canadian Convalescent Depot at Seaford 

Placed on Light Duties and given Physical Training

Nov 24, 1918

Ceases to be On Command to 3^rd CCD and attached to the Depot Company EORD at Witley

Nov 29, 1918

Medical Board at Witley notes: 

Ø     Suffers from effects of Gas Poisoning on Aug 15, 1918

Ø     Suffers from dyspnoia (shortness of breath)

Ø     Pulse rate 120 under slight exertion

Ø     Disability rated at 5% loss of function

Ø     Effects expected to last at least 2 months

Dec 10, 1918

Placed On Command to CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) at Buxton pending return to Canada

Dec 15, 1918

SOS (Struck Off Strength) on returning to Canada and TOS MD#3 Sub Depot at Ottawa Ontario 

Embarked the SS Northland at Liverpool

Dec 26, 1918

Disembarked at Halifax Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa

Dec 29, 1918

Posted to the Casualty Company and then granted leave with subsistence until January 22, 1919

Feb 21, 1919

Discharged from the CEF at Ottawa Ontario 

Ø     War Service Badge Class “A” issued, number 81196

Ø     Proposed residence on discharge St Joseph D’Orleans Ontario

Dec 27, 1962

Deceased at the National Defence Medical Centre, Ottawa Ontario

Notre Dame Cemetery
Ottawa ON

No Date

British War Medal and Victory Medal (shown below) sent to the GPO at St Joseph D’Orleans Ontario.