Jun 30, 1877

Born in London, England to Augustus and Anna (nee Lacy) Hewitt

Aug 1, 1898

Married to Jessica May Wright in London, England

Jul 9, 1915

Attested into the 34^th Battalion CEF in Sarnia, Ontario

Ø  Number 402678 (temporary number 3422)

Ø  Next of kin given as Jessica May Hewitt, wife, 406 Christina St., Sarnia, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Metal Sheet Worker

o   Later noted as Oil Refiner

Ø  Previous military experience given as 6 years in the 4^th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment in England

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

Sep 25, 1915

Transferred to the 70^th Battalion CEF with the rank of Sergeant

Ø  Number changed to 123640

Ø  The number was changed back to 402678 a short time later

Ø  Posted to Headquarters Staff

Oct 12, 1915

Appointed to the provisional rank of Sergeant

Oct 19, 1915

Appointed to be Acting RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major)

Apr 24, 1916

Embarked the SS Lapland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 5, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe

Appointment as Acting RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major) to continue

Jul 4, 1916

Attached to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Aug 12, 1916

Attached to the 3^rd CTB (Canadian Training Brigade) Emergency Camp at West Sandling

Oct 22, 1916

Ceased to be attached and transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Nov 18, 1916

Admitted to the Moore Barracks Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Nov 28, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed 6^th Reserve Battalion in East Sandling while in hospital.  Shortly after the battalion’s formation, it moved to Seaford to train reinforcements for the front

Jan 24, 1917

Discharged from hospital and reported to the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Jun 9, 1917

Reverted to the rank of Acting Sergeant as being surplus to the battalion and ceased to draw pay of Regimental Sergeant Major

Jul 9, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Nov 13, 1917

Reverted to the rank of Private in order to proceed to the front

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Nov 14, 1917

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

Nov 17, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Poperinghe, Belgium

Nov 24, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Hewitt joined the 21^st Battalion at the front, east of Vimy Ridge, France and posted to “B” Company

Nov 29, 1917

Attached to the 4^th Field Company, Canadian Engineers

Dec 11, 1917

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Cellars Camp near Neuville St. Vaast, France

Apr 13, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Canadian Machine Gun Battalion for duty at Basseux, France

Apr 30, 1918

Ceased to be attached and transferred to the 2^nd Canadian Machine Gun Battalion now near Neuville Vitasse, France

May 14, 1918

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin) sometimes referred to as Trench Fever.  Transferred the same day to the No. 43 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

May 15, 1918

Transferred via the No. 5 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Canadian General Hospital, Le Treport, France

May 20, 1918

Invalided to England per Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the No. 10 Canadian Kitchener Military Hospital in Brighton

Transferred to the CMGCD (Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jun 4, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Aug 9, 1918

Granted 10 days sick leave.  To report to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in St. Leonards on Sea for physical training and exercise on completion of leave

Sep 20, 1918

Discharged from the 3^rd CCD and reported to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot in Seaford

Transferred to the CAMC (Canadian Army Medical Corps) Training Depot in Shorncliffe

Oct 2, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom for duty

Dec 3, 1918

Admitted to the Manor County of London War Hospital in Epsom with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia

Dec 23, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Casualty Company on being admitted to hospital

Jan 3, 1919

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Feb 7, 1919

Discharged from hospital care and returned to duty at the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Feb 18, 1919

Transferred to Military District Wing No. 1 at Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 25, 1919

Embarked SS Megantic in Liverpool

Mar 5, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to London, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 1

Mar 8, 1919

Granted leave until March 24, 1919

Mar 25, 1919

Medical exam in London notes

Ø  Patient suffers from Myalgia in legs and left arm

Ø  Pain and discomfort worse in damp weather

Ø  Is 17 pounds under weight and not as strong as when he enlisted

Ø  Man is not fit for general service

Mar 28, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 83911

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number 52721

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 406 Christina St. S., Sarnia, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 455 Devine St. Sarnia, Ontario

Oct 16, 1930

Walter Hewitt died while a patient of the Sarnia General Hospital, Sarnia, Ontario of Tubercular Pneumonia.  He had been in hospital for surgery for Acute Appendicitis.  He was buried in the Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia