Aug 8, 1891

Born in Peterborough, Ontario to Michael and Mary (nee Cronin) Eano

Oct 25, 1917

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Battleford, Ontario

Jan 9, 1918

Conscripted into the 1^st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 3055798

Ø  Next of kin given as Miss Helen Eano, sister, 4419 North Campbell Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 3^rd Regimental Draft

Feb 21, 1918

The 3^rd Regimental Draft embarked the SS Melita in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mar 4, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Aug 17, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Aug 18, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Aug 23, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Aug 28, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Eano joined the 21^st Battalion on the south side of the Arras – Cambrai Road, south east of Vis en Artois, France

Oct 9, 1918

During the move into a rest area at Escaudoeuvers, France, the battalion came under an enemy artillery attack and Private Eano received shrapnel wounds to his left ankle and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Oct 11, 1918

Transferred via the No. 21 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 26 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Oct 19, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Ville de Liege

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the County of Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury, St. Albans

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

Dec 16, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jan 6, 1919

Attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Witley

Granted 12 days Sick Leave

Jan 28, 1919

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Feb 13. 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 22, 1919

Embarked the SS Belgic in Liverpool

Mar 2, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

Mar 6, 1919

Granted leave until March 19, 1919

Mar 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 91001

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 577 Walnut St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Massey Harris Company, North Battleford, Saskatchewan

Dec 10, 1935

Married to Agnes Jean Tandberg in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Jun 11, 1953

Joseph Michael Eano died at home in Chamblee, Georgia and was buried in the Prospect Cemetery, Chamblee, Georgia, USA