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Jul 6, 1896
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Born in Murvale, Ontario to Joseph E. and Carrie
(nee Babcock) Ferguson
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Apr 1, 1913
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Shown at the PWOR summer camp in Kingston as a
Signaller
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Jul 1, 1913
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Summer camp ended
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Jul 29, 1913
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Completed 5 days signals training with the PWOR
in Kingston
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Jun 24, 1914
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Completed 5 days signals training with the PWOR
at Camp Petawawa, Ontario
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Jul 2, 1914
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Completed 11 days signals training with the PWOR
in Kingston
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Nov 6, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in
Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59316 (temporary number 65)
Ø Next of kin given as Joseph Ferguson, father, corner of York and
Alfred Streets, Kingston, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Plumber
Ø Previous military service given as 2 years in the PWOR (Princess of
Wales’ Own Regiment) in Kingston
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Assigned to No. 2 Platoon, “A”
Company
o He was later re-assigned to the Signal Section
The battalion trained in the Kingston area
through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
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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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Aug 14, 1915
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Fined 2 days pay for
absence
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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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Jun 5, 1916
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Granted 9 days leave
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Jun 14, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion from leave
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Sep 15, 1916
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Private Ferguson received a shrapnel wound to
his upper thigh that caused damage to his leg and hip.
He was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid, then transported to a casualty
clearing station for additional treatment.
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Sep 17, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 13 Stationary Hospital in
Boulogne and reported to be dangerously ill after gangrene developed.
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Sep 21, 1916
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Private Ferguson died at 9.00 am from his wound
and the effects of gangrene and was buried in the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Boulogne,
France
Following the war the 1914-15 Star, British War
Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his father,
Mr. J.E. Ferguson, 453 Alfred St., Kingston, Ontario
The Memorial Cross was sent to his mother, Mrs.
C Ferguson, at the same address
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