Apr 28, 1895

Born in Deschenes, Quebec to Thomas and Dovina (nee Regimbal) Gendron

Apr 25, 1918

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

May 3, 1918

Conscripted into the 2^nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Number 3321306

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Dovena Gendron, mother, Aylmer, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Gasoline Engine Operator

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 8^th Regimental Draft

May 15, 1918

The 8^th Draft embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal, Quebec

Jun 5, 1918

Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 27, 1918

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

Sep 28, 1918

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

Oct 3, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 21^st Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 44^th Battalion

Oct 6, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Gendron joined the 44^th Battalion west of Douai, France

Nov 2, 1918

During an advance overnight November 1-2, at Famars, France (south of Valenciennes), Private Gendron received a shrapnel wound to his right foot and was evacuated to the No. 11 FA (Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 22 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) where surgery was performed to remove the shrapnel

Nov 9, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Princess Elizabeth

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Clandon Park War Hospital in Guildford

Transferred to the NBRD (New Brunswick Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Nov 18, 1918

Transferred to the Broom House Auxiliary Hospital in West Horsley

Dec 12, 1918

Transferred to the Royal Herbert Hospital in Woolwich, London

Dec 16, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jan 6, 1919

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 13^th Reserve Battalion in Witley

Granted 12 days sick leave

Feb 22, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Mar 19, 1919

Embarked the SS Minnekahda in Liverpool

Mar 28, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario

Mar 29, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 230453

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Aylmer, Quebec

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

Apr 1, 1919

Married to Annie Patterson in Aylmer, Quebec

Unfortunately, Annie died 3 years later

Jul 7, 1924

Married to Blanche Clairmont in Aylmer, Quebec.  It is noted that parental consent was required as Blanche was only 17 years of age.