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Nov 15, 1893
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Born at Pakenham
Ontario
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Nov 6, 1914
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Attested into
the 21st Battalion at Kingston Ontario
Ø Number 59322 (temporary number 427)
Ø Next of kin given as William Fishenden (father) of Pakenham Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Tinsmith
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to “D” Company
o This was later reorganized into “B” Company
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS
Metagama at Montreal Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked at
Devonport England and proceeded to the West Sandling Camp near Hythe Kent
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St
Seiriol at Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked at
Boulogne France and proceeded to St Omer
Appointed to
rank of Lance Cpl to replace L/Cpl Mitchell, 59666, who was promoted
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Dec 8, 1915
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Promoted to rank
of Cpl to replace Cpl Hayes 59446, who reverted to rank of Pte at his own request
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Apr 2, 1916
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Appointed to
rank of Lance Sgt to replace L/Sgt Bliss 59073, who had been admitted to hospital in
England while on leave
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May 8, 1916
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Granted 9 days
leave
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May 17, 1916
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At duty from
leave
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Jul 4, 1916
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Promoted to rank
of Sgt to replace Sgt Goodall 59376 who had reverted to rank of Pte at his own request
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Sep 13, 1916
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Admitted to No 4
CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with shrapnel wounds to head
Transferred
same day to the Divisional Rest Station at No 5 CFA, Warloy
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Sep 19, 1916
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Transferred to
1/3 Northern Field Ambulance where he was discharged to duty and returned to the Battalion
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Jan 2, 1917
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Promoted to rank
of Warrant Officer Class II
Appointed to
position of CSM (Company Sgt Major) “B” Company
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Mar 12, 1917
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Awarded the
Military Medal per London Gazette #29981
The citation reads
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty during the attack on the German lines. This NCO at great personal risk,
constantly patrolled the whole enemy line, encouraging the men, and maintaining
communication. He materially assisted in capturing many prisoners and securing
booty. His splendid example throughout the whole operation was an inspiration to his
men. His work during the past sixteen moths has been of the highest order,
noticeable when at the Somme, where his gallantry was remarked on many occasions.
AFW 3121.
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Aug 13, 1917
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Acted as the RSM
during the attack at Hill 70
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Aug 15, 1917
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Admitted to No 6
CFA with a sprained ankle
Transferred
to No 10 CFA, then same day to No 22 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Aug 20, 1917
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Transferred via
No 27 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to No 18 General Hospital at Camiers
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Sep 19, 1917
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Transferred to
No 6 Convalescent Depot at Etaples
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Sep 22, 1917
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Transferred to
No 14 Convalescent Depot at Trouvilles
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Sep 29, 1917
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Discharged to
Base Details
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Oct 2, 1917
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TOS
“A” at No 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot). A Company was for recuperating soldiers
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Oct 17, 1917
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Arrived at CCRC
(Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)
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Nov 6, 1917
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Rejoined the 21st
Battalion in the field
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Nov 18, 1917
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Admitted to No
58 CCS diagnosed with Pleurisy
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Nov 21, 1917
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Transferred to
No 4 General Hospital at Dannes Camiers
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Nov 30, 1917
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Invalided to
England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton
Admitted to
Brook War Hospital at Woolwich
Posted to
EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) while in hospital
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Jan 18, 1918
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Transferred to
the Military Convalescent Hospital at Epsom
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Jan 23, 1918
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Posted to 6th
Reserve Battalion at Seaford
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Aug 14, 1918
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Granted
permission to marry
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Aug 31, 1918
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Married at East
Molesey Surrey
Next of kin
changed to read – Mrs Marjorie Fishenden (wife) of 2 Garrod Cottage, Green Lane, East
Molesey, Surrey England
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Feb 15, 1919
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Posted to CDD
(Canadian Discharge Depot) at Buxton pending return to Canada
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Mar 5, 1919
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SOS (Struck Off
Strength) to Canada
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Mar 8, 1919
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Embarked the SS
Minnedosa at Liverpool with his wife
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Mar 17, 1919
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Disembarked at
Saint John New Brunswick
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Mar 18, 1919
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Discharged from
the CEF at Saint John New Brunswick
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 80477
Ø Proposed residence on discharge – Pakenham Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge – CSM
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Mar 20, 1919
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Nov 13, 1919
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1914-15 Star
sent to him at Pakenham Ontario
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May 28, 1920
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British War
Medal and Victory Medal sent to him at Pakenham Ontario
It appears
the medals were returned
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Sep 17, 1921
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British War
Medal and Victory Medal were sent to him at Renfrew Ontario
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Oct 9, 1922
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Emigrated to
England and spent the balance of his life at 25 Green Lane, East Molesey, Surrey
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1974
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I was unable to
confirm exact date, but he died at the age of 81 in 1974
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