Oct 12, 1895

Born in Peterborough, Ontario to Thomas and Johanna (nee Sullivan) Halpin

Nov 2, 1917

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

Jan 4, 1918

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

Ø  Number 4020400

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Jane Halpin, mother, 332 Smith St., Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Chauffeur

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 2^nd Regimental Draft

On being conscripted he gave his birth date as October 6, 1897, not his actual birth date of October 12, 1895

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

Aug 10, 1918

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

Private Halpin joined the 21^st Battalion at the front a short time later and was posted to “D” Company

Aug 27, 1918

While advancing south of the Arras – Cambrai Road just east of Vis en Artois, France, Private Halpin was overcome by shell gas and was evacuated to the No. 8 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 42 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 28, 1918

Transferred via ambulance and admitted to the No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance

Sep 14, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and rejoined the 21^st Battalion near Buissy, France

Oct 11, 1918

During the capture of Iwuy, France, Private Halpin received a flesh wound to his right forearm and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station

Oct 15, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Princess Elizabeth

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Norfolk War Hospital in Thorpe, Norwich

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

Dec 4, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Dec 21, 1918

Sentenced to 28 days Detention by the Officer Commanding the hospital for

1. Absent from 1800 hrs till apprehended by Military Police at 2210 hrs
2. Drunk and using abusive language
3. Striking an NCO of the Military Police while execution of his office

Dec 24, 1918

The 28 day detention sentence was reduced to 4 days and he was released from detention

Jan 8, 1919

Attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Witley

Granted 12 days sick leave

Jan 28, 1919

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Feb 8, 1919

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

Feb 22, 1919

Embarked the SS Belgic in Liverpool

Mar 1, 1919

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

Mar 6, 1919

Granted leave until March 19, 1919

Mar 25, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 91000

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 332 Smith St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 332 Smith St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, he served for a period of time with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment

Sep 29, 1927

Married to Elizabeth Grace Woodgate in Peterborough, Ontario

His occupation at the time was given as Butcher

Nov 30, 1970

Joseph Bernard Halpin died and was buried in the Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario