Aug 8, 1891

Born in Peterborough, Ontario to James and Emma (nee Weatherhead) Fredenburg

Nov 10, 1917

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

Jan 9, 1918

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

Ø  Number 3055801

Ø  Next of kin given as James Fredenburg, father, 302 Aylmer St., Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Mechanic

o   Later noted as Chauffeur

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the 6^th Regimental Draft

Mar 1, 1918

Attached to the Composite Battalion for pay

Mar 25, 1918

Embarked for England

Apr 3, 1918

Disembarked in Glasgow, Scotland and proceeded to Seaford, England and Taken On Strength of the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Apr 9, 1918

Admitted to the CSH (Canadian Special Hospital) in Witley with a diagnosis that reads VDS (Venereal Disease Syphilis)

Apr 24, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Sep 12, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

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

Sep 16, 1918

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

Sep 19, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Fredenburg joined the 21^st Battalion west of the Canal du Nord on the Arras – Cambrai Road and was posted to “D” Company

Oct 11, 1918

During the capture of Iwuy, France, Private Fredenburg suffered from the effects of a gas attack and was evacuated to the No. 9 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Oct 12, 1918

Transferred to the No. 1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) then transferred to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance

Oct 16, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and rejoined the 21^st Battalion north east of Iwuy, France

Nov 15, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Division Employment Company for duty

Nov 25, 1918

Classified B1, meaning he was not fit for front line duty because of his flat feet and transferred to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Dec 13, 1918

Proceeded to England and Taken On Strength of the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) in Witley

Jan 19, 1919

Attached to No. 2 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 1, 1919

Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool

 

Feb 8, 1919

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

Feb 12, 1919

Granted leave until February 26, 1919

Mar 6, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 88532

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 302 Aylmer St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 302 Aylmer St., Peterborough, Ontario