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Mar 27, 1869
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Born at
Middlesex County, England
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Mar 1, 1916
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Attested into
the 155th Battalion at Stirling Ontario
Ø Number 636806
Ø Next of kin given as Elizabeth Higgs (sister) of London England
o There is a note to also notify Jennie Higgs at 318 King Street E.,
Toronto Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Labourer
Ø Previous military experience given as 12 years with the Middlesex
Regiment, London England
o He served in Quetta and Kamptee India having received a bullet wound
in the right knee while on active service there
Ø Religion given as Church of England
It should be
noted that he lied about his age, stating that he had been born in 1871, otherwise he
would likely have been rejected for being over age.
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Aug 31, 1916
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Awarded 7 days
detention and forfeits 14 day’s pay. There
is no mention of the reason for this, but given the forfeiture of pay, one would assume
that it was for being absent for 7 days
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Oct 18, 1916
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After the
Battalion trained at the Barriefield Camp at Kingston, they embarked the SS Northland at
Halifax Nova Scotia
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Oct 28, 1916
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Disembarked at
Liverpool England
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Dec 8, 1916
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The 155th
Battalion was absorbed into the 154th Battalion at the Bramshott Camp
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Jan 31, 1917
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The 154th
Battalion was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion at East Sandling
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Apr 21, 1917
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Posted to the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 22, 1917
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Arrived at CBD
(Canadian Base Depot) at Rouelles Camp, Havre France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion
The CBD War Diary notes that 3,000
men arrived from England on this date
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May 21, 1917
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Joined the 21st
Battalion in the field
The Battalion was in the Reserve
Trenches and the War Diary makes note of 149 men arriving as reinforcements to bolster the
ranks after the losses at Vimy Ridge
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Aug 15, 1917
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Received slight
shrapnel wounds but was treated by the Battalion Medical Officer and remained with the
Battalion. This occurred during the fighting
at Hill 70.
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Aug 24, 1917
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Admitted to No 5
CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with shrapnel wounds to his right hip that had become
infected. I assume that this is the same
wound that he had been treated for by the Battalion MO as the Battalion was in billets in
a rest area on this date.
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Sep 1, 1917
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Discharged to
duty from hospital and rejoined the Battalion
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Nov 2, 1917
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Awarded the
Military Medal per London Gazette #30364
Citation
reads
On August
16th-18th, 1917. For conspicuous courage and strong determination. While in
charge of a post this man was wounded in three places, and refused to leave his post until
relieved twenty one hours later. His endurance had a splendid effect on the rest of
the men.
AFW 3121
28-8-17
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Dec 18, 1917
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Admitted to No
12 CFA with boils on his back
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Dec 22, 1917
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Transferred to
No 22 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Dec 24, 1917
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Transferred to
No 4 General Hospital at Dannes Camiers
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Dec 29, 1917
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Invalided to
England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton
Posted to the
EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) while in hospital
Admitted to
the Guildford War Hospital Surry, and diagnosis reads Carbuncles on Back
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Jan 30, 1918
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Transferred to
the Military Convalescent Hospital at Epsom and given light duty work
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Feb 15, 1918
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Posted to the 6th
Reserve Battalion at Seaford
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Feb 19, 1918
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Medical Board at
Seaford notes
Ø Has several Carbuncles on lower back that are draining
Ø Complains of weakness and inability to carry on
Ø Appears to be war worn and has a dejected appearance
Ø Fit for light duties only
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Mar 27, 1918
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Admitted to No
14 Canadian General Hospital at Eastbourne diagnosed with General Debility
He is noted on admission as being
49 years of age and “looks older”, and is easily fatigued
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Jun 24, 1918
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Posted to the
EORD and attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Convalescent Depot) on discharge
from hospital
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Jul 17, 1918
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Placed On
Command to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) at Buxton pending return to Canada
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Sep 24, 1918
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Embarked the
Llanstephen Castle at London
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Oct 8, 1918
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Disembarked at
Montreal Quebec and proceeded to Toronto Ontario. Posted
to the MD #2 Casualty Company and given leave with subsistence until October 22, 1918
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Oct 22, 1918
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Medical Board at
Park School Barracks Toronto notes
Ø Has 7 Vaccination scars on right arm
Ø Noted as having 2 problems, Myalgia and Senility
Ø His Myalgia is noted as beginning in December 1917 due to exposure and
the Senility is due to his age
Ø He complains of tiring easily and having no ambition
Ø The probable duration of the Myalgia is given as 12 months, while the
Senility is deemed to be permanent
Ø He is recommended for discharge as being Unfit for any military
service
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Oct 30, 1918
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Discharged from
the CEF at Toronto Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø Proposed residence on discharge 246 King Street E, Toronto Ontario
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Jul 15, 1922
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British War
Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 28 Ontario Place, Toronto Ontario
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Jan 12, 1949
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Died at Toronto
Ontario
Prospect Cemetery
Toronto Ontario
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