Jan 24, 1898

Born in Preston, Lancashire, England

Oct 23, 1917

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

Jan 3, 1918

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

Ø  Number 4020208

o   Number was later changed to 3055208 for records purposes.  Number 4020208 was retained throughout his service

Ø  Next of kin given as William Gutteridge, brother, RMD #5, Cobden, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 2^nd Regimental Draft

Jan 22, 1918

The 2^nd Regimental Draft embarked the SS Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Feb 6, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the draft was absorbed into the 7^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford to continue training

Feb 15, 1918

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Aug 9, 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

Aug 15, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private Gutteridge joined the 21^st Battalion in Fouquescourt, France and was posted to “A” Company

Aug 30, 1918

Transferred to the No. 56 General Hospital in Etaples, France

There are no entries in his file to indicate the date or location of his injury.  On admission to hospital, his wound is noted as a Gun Shot Wound to his neck

Sep 2, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Military Hospital in Colchester.  On admission his wound is described as a flesh wound

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

Sep 6, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom.  On admission, his wound is noted as a small scratch on the right side of his neck and that it has healed.

Sep 20, 1918

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

Granted 12 days sick leave

Oct 22, 1918

Sentenced to 21 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being Absent Without Leave from October 2 until October 17, 1918

Dec 9, 1918

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

Jan 9, 1919

Sentenced to 10 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being Absent Without Leave from December 24, 1918 until December 29, 1918

Jan 11, 1919

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

Jan 17, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 3 Sub Depot and granted leave until February 3, 1919

Feb 12, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 60858

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Cobden, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Officer Commanding Royal Canadian Artillery Citadel in Quebec City, Quebec

Sep 29, 1921

Struck Off Strength from the Royal Canadian Artillery in Kingston, Ontario for Misconduct.  He had been previously noted as a Deserter.  It was then recorded that he forfeited his medal entitlement for Misconduct.

May 19, 1922

The British War Medal and Victory Medals were returned

Apr 15, 1925

His address is noted as being 4225 Broadway Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA