Aug 8, 1895

Born in Gorey, Wexford County, Ireland to William and Charlotte (nee Greene) Hall

Nov 23, 1916

Attested into the 240^th Battalion CEF in Renfrew, Ontario

Ø  Number 1042420

Ø  Next of kin given as William Hall, father, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland

Ø  Previous occupation given as Cook

o   Later noted as Mechanical Engineer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to “A” Company

May 3, 1917

Embarked the SS Megantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 14, 1917

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Seaford where he was absorbed into the 7^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Sep 12, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 13, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Sep 27, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Villers au Bois, France

Oct 9, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Hall joined the 21^st Battalion in the front line, north-east of Vimy, France

Feb 27, 1918

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 1 and forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent from noon February 26 until 9:00 pm February 26 while under orders to proceed to the forward area.  Private Hall was to be part of an advance party to inspect the area that the battalion was ordered to move into the following day

May 13, 1918

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 1 for falling out of line of march.  The battalion was changing positions in the front line at Mercatel, France

Jun 16, 1918

While in the trenches near Mercatel, France, Private Hall received a minor wound and was treated by the battalion’s Medical Officer and returned to duty

Aug 6, 1918

While the battalion was preparing for the attack on Marcelcave, France as part of the Amiens Offensive, Private Hall received a wound to his right hand and was evacuated to No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 47 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 7, 1918

Transferred via the No. 26 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 6 General Hospital in Rouen, France

Aug 12, 1918

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Base Depot in Rouen

Aug 16, 1918

Reported to the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Aug 28, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Sep 1, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Hall rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Wanquetin, France

Oct 9, 1918

Admitted to the No. 9 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection in his feet.  He was transported the same day to the No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station

Oct 10, 1918

Transported to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance.  He was transported the same day to the No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance, then to the No. 2 CDRS (Canadian Division Rest Station) near Havre, France

Oct 17, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Brigade Reserve north-east of Iwuy, France

Oct 29, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Jan 15, 1919

Admitted to No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station with a diagnosis that reads Inter Connective Tissue infection in his jaw.

Jan 23, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Feb 4, 1919

Arrived at the CGBD (Canadian General Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Mar 3, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

Mar 5,1919

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Mar 18, 1919

Declared to be AWL (Absent Without Leave)

Apr 11, 1919

A Court of Inquiry was held and he was declared to be a Deserter and Struck Off Strength of the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Apr 21, 1919

Private Hall was admitted to the Holborn Military Hospital in Mitcham, England with a diagnosis that reads Scabies.  He was Taken on Strength of the 6^th Reserve Battalion from being a Deserter

May 2, 1919

While on a pass from the hospital, he married Eleanor (Nellie) Gallagher in Croydon, England

May 7, 1919

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

May 20, 1919

Sentenced to 2 days CB (Confined to Barracks) and forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent from May 8 until May 9, 1919

Jun 1, 1919

Transferred to the 3^rd RDG (Regimental Depot Group) in Witley for pay purposes while in hospital

Jun 27, 1919

Discharged from hospital

Jun 29, 1919

Transferred to “H” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Aug 1, 1919

Transferred to the APM (Assistant Provost Marshall) in Witley for duty

Aug 25, 1919

Transferred to “R” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Sep 10, 1919

Transferred to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

Sep 19, 1919

Embarked the SS Baltic in Liverpool with his wife

Sep 26, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 6, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge GPO (General Post Office) Edmonton, Alberta

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 1525 11^th Ave. W., Calgary, Alberta

Dec 31, 1928

Thomass Hall died in Kentville, Nova Scotia of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and was buried in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Kentville, Nova Scotia. 

His death was considered to be due to his front line service and the Memorial Cross, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his widow, Mrs. Nellie Hall, 1112 9^th St. W., Calgary, Alberta.  A second Memorial Cross was sent to his mother at 36 Eglinton St., Belfast, Ireland