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Apr 6, 1887
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Born in Woodstock, New Brunswick to Arthur and
Sefronie Hanson
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Jun 12, 1915
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Attested into the 55th Battalion CEF
in Sussex, New Brunswick
Ø Number 444911
Ø Next of kin given as Sefronie Hanson, mother, Woodstock, New Brunswick
Ø Previous occupation given as Labourer
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Methodist
Ø Assigned to “A” Company
It would seem that he could not write as his
signature is noted as “His Mark” and an X
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Jun 15, 1915
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The battalion moved to Valcartier, Quebec to
carry out training
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Oct 30, 1915
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Embarked the SS Corsican in Montreal, Quebec
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Nov 9, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport England and the
battalion proceeded to Bramshott to continue training
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Apr 4, 1916
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Sentenced to 10 days CB (Confined to Barracks)
for being absent from parade
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Apr 23, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Apr 24, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 853 reinforcements from England and TOS
(Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion
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May 15, 1916
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Left the CBD and joined the 21st
Battalion in the T & R front line trenches near Voormezeele, Belgium
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Sep 15, 1916
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During the battalion’s attack on the sugar
refinery at Courcelette, France, Private Hanson received a bayonet wound to his left hand. He was first evacuated to the field ambulance,
and then transferred to the nearby casualty clearing station for treatment.
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Sep 16, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 32 Stationary Hospital in
Wimereux for treatment
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Sep 19, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St
Patrick
On arrival in England he was admitted to the
Northampton War Hospital in Dustan
Posted to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly
Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Oct 19, 1916
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Transferred to the Woodcote Park Convalescent
Hospital, Epsom
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Nov 6, 1916
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Discharged from hospital
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Nov 7, 1916
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Posted to No. 3 CCD (Canadian Convalescent
Depot) for light duties and attached to the St. Leonard’s Hospital in Hastings
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Dec 28, 1916
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Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in
Hastings with a sprained ankle
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Jan 19, 1917
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario
Regimental Depot) in Seaford for pay purposes, but remained attached to the St.
Leonard’s Hospital
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Jun 21, 1917
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Ceased to be attached and rejoined the 6th
Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Sep 2, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion and
arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France as part of a
group of 83 reinforcements from England and was TOS the 21st Battalion
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Sep 16, 1917
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After leaving the
CIBD he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Villers au Bois
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Nov 20, 1917
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Joined the 21st Battalion in billets
in Camblain L’Abbe as part of a draft of 75 reinforcements to help replace the losses
suffered at Passchendaele
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Apr 2, 1918
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While the battalion was moving out of the front
line trench at the Telegraph Hill Switch, near Neuville Vitasse, Private Hanson was killed
by artillery fire and buried in the Bellacourt Military Cemetery, south of Arras.
Following the war the British War Medal, Victory
Medal and Memorial Cross were sent to his mother, Mrs. Sefronie Hanson, Woodstock, New
Brunswick
The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll
were sent to his father, Arthur Hanson, at the same address
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