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May 13, 1878
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Born in Newton, Abbot Devon, England to John and
Violetta (nee Benbow) Elms
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Aug 15, 1915
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Attested into the 76th Battalion in
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
Ø Number 141902
Ø Next of kin given as Clair (also spelled Clare, Clari and Clarie)
Rebecca Elms, wife, Box 1322 North Bay, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Piano and Organ Tuner
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman Catholic
Ø Assigned to “C” Company
The battalion trained in Camp Niagara, Ontario
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Oct 25, 1915
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Appointed to the provisional rank of Corporal
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Mar 23, 1916
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Reverted to the provisional rank of Lance
Corporal
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Apr 23, 1916
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Embarked the SS Empress of Britain in Halifax, Nova
Scotia
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May 5, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
Appointed to rank of Acting Lance Corporal
effective on this date
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Jun 28, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Jun 29, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion. On arrival he reverted to the rank of Private
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Sep 15, 1916
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Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal to
replace L/Cpl ES Cochrane 59174 who was killed in action
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Nov 19, 1916
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Returned to the CBD for medical evaluation
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Nov 20, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia in his back and legs
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Nov 22, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 6 CFA Rest Station for
treatment and recovery
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Dec 5, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 6 CFA
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Dec 6, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 13 CFA
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Dec 15, 1916
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Dec 16, 1916
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion in
Calonne as part of the Brigade Reserve
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Apr 14, 1917
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Appointed to the rank of Acting Corporal with
pay to replace A/Cp William Gordonl 454640, who had been
promoted
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May 26, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital
in Boulogne with an accidental sprain of his left foot
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May 30, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 7 Convalescent Depot for
recuperation
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Jun 7, 1917
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Transferred to the large rest camp
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Jun 10, 1917
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Arrived at the No. 2
CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples
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Jun 13, 1917
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Left the CIBD to join the battalion
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Jun 14, 1917
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion in
billets in Coupigny, France
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Aug 18, 1917
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Corporal Elms received shrapnel wounds to his
neck, legs and arms during the attack on Hill 70. He
was evacuated to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment but died of his
wounds there. He was buried in the nearby
Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension.
Following the war the British War Medal, Victory
Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his wife,
Mrs. Clair Rebecca Elms, Box 1322 North Bay, Ontario
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