Jan 20, 1891

Born in Manchester, England to William and Annie (nee Stones) Fisher

May 8, 1917

Attested into the 252^nd Battalion CEF in Lindasy, Ontario

Ø  Number 1087346

Ø  Next of kin given as William Fisher, father, 10 Myrtle Hill Park, Rochester, New York, USA

Ø  Previous occupation given as Machinist

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

The battalion trained in the Lindsay, Ontario area

May 29, 1917

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 9, 1917

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

Oct 26, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 27, 1917

Arrived at No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 30, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Nov 20, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Fisher joined the 21^st Battalion and was posted to No. 1 Platoon, “A” Company

Nov 19, 1918

On November 18, the 21^st Battalion began the march to the German frontier.  During the march, Private Fisher stumbled and fell, spraining his ankle.  He was admitted to the No. 57 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) the following day, the 19^th, with a diagnosis that reads Sprained Ankle. 

Nov 20, 1918

Transported to the No. 14 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance).  He was transported the same day to the No. 4 Casualty Clearing Station. 

Nov 22, 1918

Transferred via the No. 21 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 18 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Nov 29, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

Dec 3, 1918

Transferred to the No. 10 Convalescent Depot in Ecault, France

Dec 21, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jan 6, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) in Witley

Jan 13, 1919

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Jan 18, 1919

Attached to Military District Wing No. 2 at Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Mar 22, 1919

Embarked the SS Regina in Liverpool

Mar 30, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 2 Casualty Company

Apr 2, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 149441

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 205 Saratoga Ave., Rochester, New York

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 205 Saratoga Ave., Rochester, New York

Charles William Fisher died in Baltimore, Maryland, USA in April, 1977