Jun 18, 1892

Born in Bobcaygeon, Ontario to Samuel and Ellen (nee Morrow) Hill

Jun 3, 1914

Married to Jennie Stewart Donald in Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Dec 10, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Ø  Number 725539

Ø  Next of kin given as Jennie Hill, wife, Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Carpenter

Ø  No previous miliary experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Hill joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Dec 29, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads  Myalgia to back and legs

Jan 3, 1917

Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance Rest Station

Jan 8, 1917

Discharged to duty from the rest station and rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Brigade Support in Calonne, France

Feb 13, 1917

Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Chronic Rheumatism

Feb 15, 1917

Transferred to the No. 18 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Mar 5, 1917

Transferred via the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France and the diagnosis was changed to read Rheumatic Fever

Mar 13, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

Mar 15, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Details Camp in Etaples

Mar 21, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Base Depot in the Rouelles Camp, Havre

Apr 2, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the 2^nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France

Apr 4, 1917

After leaving the entrenching battalion, Private Hill rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting and conducting training in Hersin, France

May 16, 1917

Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads General Myalgia.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance, then on to the No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance

May 24, 1917

Discharged to duty and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Aux Rietz, France

Jul 22, 1917

Attached to the 4^th Canadian Machine Gun Company for duty

Jul 23, 1917

Admitted to the No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Contagious Impetigo

Jul 25, 1917

Transferred to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance

Aug 16, 1917

Discharged to duty and rejoined the 21^st Battalion during the fighting at Hill 70 near Lens, France

Sep 2, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Sep 14, 1917

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Villers au Bois, France from leave

Sep 16, 1917

Admitted to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

Oct 10, 1917

Transferred to the No. 22 Casualty Clearing Station

Oct 11, 1917

Transferred via the No. 6 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Dec 5, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Dec 8, 1917

Transferred to No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples

Dec 13, 1917

Taken off strength of the 21^st Battalion and transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool

Dec 27, 1917

Transferred to the CFC (Canadian Forestry Corps) and posted to the No. 12 District in Bordeaux, France

Dec 30, 1917

Transferred to the 45^th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps near Bordeaux where he was employed loading lumber onto trains and wagons

Feb 21, 1918

Transferred to the CGBD (Canadian General Base Depot) in Etaples, France because he could not handle the work

Apr 10, 1918

Arrived at the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Apr 17, 1918

Transferred to the 8^th CAE (Canadian Area Employment Company) in Bruay, France where he was employed in the delivery of water and petrol.

Jun 7, 1918

Admitted to the No. 34 Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart).  He was transferred the same day to the No. 4 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, then on to the No. 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station

Jun 10, 1918

Transferred via the No. 23 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport, France

Jun 13, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Warilda

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Bermondsey Military Hospital, Ladywell Road, Bermondsey and the diagnosis was changed to read VDH (Valvular Disorder of the Heart)

Transferred to the CGD (Canadian General Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jul 3, 1918

Transferred to the No. 16 Canadian General Hospital in Orpington

Notes on admission

Ø  Patient states he has not been well since having Rheumatic Fever in 1917

Ø  Is short of breath on exertion

Ø  Complains of pain in chest

Ø  Patient is generally weak

Jul 25, 1918

Transferred to the King’s Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Bushy Park, London and the diagnosis was changed to read Hypertrophy Myocardium

Sep 25, 1918

Embarked the SS Khyber in London

Oct 7, 1918

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec

Oct 10, 1918

Admitted to the Queen’s Military Hospital in Kingston

Oct 11, 1918

Granted leave until October 25, 1918

Oct 26, 1918

Granted leave until November 8, 1918

Nov 9, 1918

Granted leave until November 21, 1918

Nov 29, 1918

Medical exam notes

Ø  Complains of feeling weak and having fainting sensations

Ø  has heart palpitations on exertion

Ø  has a feint heart murmur

Ø  his heart condition developed after having suffered from Rheumatic Fever in 1917

Dec 4, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

Dec 10, 1918

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at the Bobcaygeon, Ontario Post Office

Jan 2, 1956

Cecil Samuel Hill died as reported to Veterans Affairs Canada and was buried in the Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario