Oct 6, 1893

Born in Snowdon, Ontario to Heinrich (Henry) and Elizabeth Jane (nee Bowhey) Geeza

His father was born in Germany and mother in Ontario

Jan 12, 1916

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Minden, Ontario

Ø  Number 726073

Ø  Next of kin given as Jane Geeza, mother, Gelert, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Trackman

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Geeza joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France and was posted to “C” Company

Nov 22, 1916

While being relieved from the front line trench west of Lens, France, Private Geeza sprained his left ankle and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Nov 23, 1916

Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance rest station

Dec 5, 1916

After being discharged from the field ambulance, he rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Feb 15, 1917

While in the front line west of Vimy Ridge, France, Private Geeza was wounded by a trench mortar fragment in his left arm and evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid

Feb 16, 1917

Transferred to the No. 42 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Feb 19, 1917

Transferred via the No. 23 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 26 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Mar 25, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Newhaven

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the 1^st Western General Hospital in Liverpool

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

May 1, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom and Acute Appendicitis was added to the diagnosis

Jul 19, 1917

Transferred to the Manor, County of London War Hospital in Epsom

Aug 2, 1917

Surgery performed to remove his Appendix

Aug 30, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

 Has had persistent abdominal pain

Oct 24, 1917

Transferred to the No. 16 Canadian General Hospital in Orpington for observation of abdominal pain

Jan 19, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Feb 8, 1918

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Mar 6, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Mar 30, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Tonsilitis

May 3, 1918

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot then attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Jul 7, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Tonsilitis

Ceased to be attached to the command depot on being admitted to hospital

Jul 15, 1918

Transferred to the West Cliff Eye and Ear Hospital in Folkestone

Aug 3, 1918

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Sep 4, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 5, 1918

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

Sep 9, 1918

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

Sep 11, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Geeza rejoined the 21^st Battalion in reserve just west of Cagnicourt, France

Nov 15, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Division Employment Company

Nov 27, 1918

Medical Board classified him B1 meaning he was not fit for front line duty because of his sprained ankle

Dec 13, 1918

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and proceeded to England

Dec 14, 1918

Transferred to the General Depot in Witley, England

Jan 19, 1919

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

Feb 1, 1919

Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool

Feb 11, 1919

Disembarked in New York City, New York, USA and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 2 Casualty Company in the Exhibition Camp

Feb 12, 1919

Granted leave until February 26, 1919

Mar 3, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Gelert, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Gelert, Ontario

Jul 4, 1921

Married to Theresa Kathleen Cassabault (Cassabau, Cassabo?) in Belleville, Ontario

Dec 1, 1963

John Henry Clayton Geeza died while a patient of the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Peterborough, Ontario and was buried in the Gelert Ontario Cemetery