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Jun 10, 1896
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Born to John and
Florence Grimsley at Oxfordshire England
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Nov 7, 1914
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Attested into
the 21st Battalion at Kingston Ontario
Ø Number 431
o Because he never proceeded to England, he did not receive a permanent
59000 series number
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs Florence Grimsley (mother) of Barriefield
(Kingston) Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Labourer
o Later shown as Farmer
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to the original “D” Company
o This was later reorganized into “C” Company
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Dec 21, 1914
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Admitted into
the Queen Street Military Hospital, Kingston, diagnosed with Rheumatism
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Feb 6, 1915
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Discharged to
light duty from hospital
Employed in the hospital Supply Depot
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Apr 1, 1915
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Transferred to
the PAMC (Permanent Army Medical Corps) and number changed to read 334
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Oct 4, 1916
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Married to Grace
Alexander at Kingston Ontario
Occupation shown as Militia
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Apr 14, 1918
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Admitted to the
Ongwanada Hospital at Kingston diagnosed with Rheumatism
There is no date in the file to show any promotion, but his rank is
shown as Corporal on admission to hospital
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Apr 26, 1918
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Discharged to
light duty from hospital
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May 3, 1919
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Medical Board at
Kingston notes
Ø Unit shown as PAMC
Ø Number 334
Ø Rank Corporal
Ø Has a distinct heart murmur
Ø On exertion has shortness of breath and pain near the heart
Ø Reports that he has had several mild heart attacks since being
released from hospital in February 1915
Ø He is declared to be Medically Unfit for any service and recommended
for discharge
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May 5, 1919
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TOS (Taken On
Strength) No 3 AMC (Army Medical Corps) Depot
Ø Number 334
o This was later changed to 2778652
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May 10, 1919
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Discharged from
No 3 CAMC Depot at Kingston Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Corporal
Ø Number shown as 2778652
Ø Total service given as 4 years 222 days
Ø Intended residence on discharge Barriefield Ontario
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Jun 6, 1940
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Died at Kingston
Ontario of a Coronary Thrombosis which was declared to be as a result of his CEF service
Cataraqui Cemetery
Kingston Ontario
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Aug 19, 1940
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Because his
death was due to his service, a Memorial Cross was sent to his widow, Mrs Grace Grimsley
at 198 Victoria St, Kingston ON
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