Mar 8, 1885

Born in Alma, New Brunswick

Oct 21, 1915

Attested into the 55^th Battalion CEF in Valcartier, Quebec 

Ø      Number 445609

Ø      Next of kin given as John Hyslip, father, Bridgedale, New Brunswick

Ø      Previous occupation given as Railway Section Man

Ø      No previous military experience given

Ø      Religion given as Wesleyan 

After recruiting in Nova Scotia, the battalion had moved to Valcartier for training

Oct 30, 1915

Embarked the SS Corsican in Montreal, Quebec

Nov 9, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott to continue training

Apr 22, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Apr 24, 1916

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 21^st Battalion

May 15, 1916

After leaving the base depot Private Hyslip joined the 21^st Battalion in the “B” Camp near Voormezeele, Belgium

Sep 15, 1916

During the Battle of the Somme, the 21^st Battalion was given the objective of overtaking a sugar refinery near Courcelette, France.  Heavy fighting ensued but the battalion persevered and captured their objective.   Private Hyslip was in a party of men holding the sugar refinery while the battalion moved forward to their next objective.  During a German counter attack he received severe wounds and was evacuated to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment.

Sep 17, 1916

Private Hyslip died of his wounds while at the No. 3 CCS and was buried in the nearby Puchevillers British Cemetery in the village of Puchevillers, France

Following the war the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his father, John Hyslip, Upper Coverdale, New Brunswick 

There was no Memorial Cross issued