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Jun 9, 1885
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Born in London, England to
Arthur Wellesley and Eugene (nee Parker) Gummer
In January of 1905 Harry
married Ruth Smith in Croydon, England
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Jun 30, 1914
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Shown on the payroll of the 41st
Regiment, Brockville Rifles with the rank of Private in “C” Company
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Nov 3, 1914
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Attested into the 21st
Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59402 (temporary number 72)
Ø Next of kin given as Arthur W Gummer, brother, Croydon,
Surrey, England
Ø Previous occupation given as Labourer
Ø Previous military experience given as 2 years in
the 41st Regiment, Brockville Rifles
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Posted to “A” Company
The 21st Battalion trained
in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in
Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport,
England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe,
Kent to continue training
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Aug 5, 1915
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Next of kin changed to read
Mrs. Ruth K. Gummer, wife, c/o Dr. Duncan, 14 White Horse Rd., West Croydon,
England
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Aug 30, 1915
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Forfeited 1 day’s pay for
being absent
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in
Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne,
France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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May 11, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA
(Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Influenza. The diagnosis was later changed to
Enteritis and then to Dysentery
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May 15, 1916
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Transferred to the division
rest station at Mont des Cats, France
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May 22, 1916
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Discharged from the rest
station and rejoined the 21st Battalion
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Jul 21, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian
Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Neurasthenia
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Jul 23, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 2
Division Rest Station
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Jul 27, 1916
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Transferred to the
Convalescent Company when he accidentally sprained his left ankle
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Aug 25, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 8
Stationary Hospital in Wimereux
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Aug 27, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 1
Convalescent Depot in Boulogne
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Aug 29, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 5
Convalescent Depot in Cayeux
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Sep 18, 1916
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Discharged from hospital care
and transferred to the base depot in Havre and posted to “A” Company for
those recovering from wounds and illness
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Oct 4, 1916
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After leaving the base depot,
Private Gummer joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in
Albert
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Oct 6, 1916
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion he rejoined the 21st Battalion in Albert
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Nov 1, 1916
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Granted 10 days leave
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Nov 14, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion from
leave
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Nov 18, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian
Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin),
a fever sometimes referred to as Trench Fever
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Nov 22, 1916
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Transferred to the 2nd
Division Rest Station at the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance
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Dec 2, 1916
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Discharged to duty from the
rest station
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Dec 5, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 13
Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads PUO
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Dec 18, 1916
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Attached to the 4th
Field Company, Canadian Engineers while in hospital
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Jan 5, 1917
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Transferred via the No. 12
Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Dannes-Camiers
and the diagnosis was changed to read DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart)
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Jan 13, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 6
Convalescent Depot in Etaples
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Jan 17, 1917
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Discharged to the base details
in Etaples and ceased to be attached to the engineers
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Jan 21, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian
Base Depot in the Rouelles Camp, Havre and classified TB (Temporary Base)
meaning he was temporarily unfit for combat duty
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Feb 9, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 7 Canadian
Stationary Hospital in Harfleur with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis
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Feb 18, 1917
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Discharged to the base depot
in Havre from hospital
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Mar 19, 1917
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Medical classification changed
to PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was not fit for combat duty and attached to
the Canadian Corps Salvage Company for duty
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Sep 27, 1917
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Transferred to the 8th
Canadian Area Employment Company.
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Oct 15, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Oct 29, 1917
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Rejoined the salvage company
from leave
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Dec 26, 1917
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Sentenced to 7 days Field
Punishment #2 for being absent for 2 days and forfeited total of 9 day’s pay
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Jun 25, 1918
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Medical classification changed
to B1, fit for non-combat duty because of a Deformed Foot
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Jul 25, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian
Labour Pool
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Aug 3, 1918
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Transferred to the 1st
CIWB (Canadian Infantry Works Battalion)
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Aug 29, 1918
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Admitted to No. 64 West
Lancashire Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Diarrhea and
transferred to the No. 38 Casualty Clearing Station
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Aug 30, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 21
Casualty Clearing Station and the diagnosis was changed to read Dysentery
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Sep 2, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 41 AT
(Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 14 Stationary Hospital
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Sep 10, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 7
General Hospital in Wimereux
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Sep 20, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian
Labour Pool
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Oct 1, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 5 Rest
Camp
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Oct 3, 1918
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Discharged to the Canadian
General Base Depot in Havre
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Oct 8, 1918
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Transferred to the 1st
Canadian Infantry Works Company and attached to the Canadian Labour Pool
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Nov 6, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave to
England
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Nov 24, 1918
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Rejoined from leave
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Jan 10, 1919
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Embarked for England and
transferred to the Canadian General Depot and attached to the 1st
CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Witley
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Jan 31, 1919
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Ceased to be attached to the
command depot
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Mar 10, 1919
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Attached to the 1st
CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada
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Apr 2, 1919
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Forfeited 1 day’s pay for
being absent
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Apr 9, 1919
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Embarked the SS Minnedosa in
Liverpool
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Apr 17, 1919
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Disembarked in Saint John, New
Brunswick
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Apr 20, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in
Saint John, New Brunswick
Ø Rank on discharge
Private
Ø War Service Badge
Class “A” issued number 131113
Ø Proposed residence
on discharge 265 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario
Following his discharge, the
1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 532
Dundas St. West, Toronto, Ontario
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Jan 26, 1928
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Married to Elizabeth Ann
Collins in Toronto, Ontario
Even though he stated he was a
bachelor, it appears that Harry Gummer was still legally married to his first
wife, Mrs. Ruth Gummer (nee Smith) living in Croydon, England.
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Jan 11, 1929
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Harry Gummer died of Pulmonary
Tuberculosis while a patient of the Christie Street Hospital in Toronto,
Ontario and was buried in the Prospect Cemetery 3 days later
His death was attributed to
his wartime service
The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny)
and Scroll were sent to his first and legal wife, Mrs. Ruth Gummer, 21 Holmes
Rd., Broadway, West Croydon, London, England
There was no Memorial Cross
issued.
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