Aug 18, 1897

Born in Ottawa, Ontario to James C. and Isabella (nee White) Kelly

Nov 6, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59538 (temporary number 775)

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Kelly, mother, 17 Fourth Ave., Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Electrician

o   Later noted as Apprentice Electrician

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Baptist

Ø  Posted to “G” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “D” Company

Phillip Kelly lied about his age, stating he had been born in 1896, not his actual birth year of 1897

The 21^st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

Sep 15, 1916

During the 21^st Battalion’s capture of the sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Kelly received a bullet wound to his right arm that caused a compound fracture of the right humerus.  He was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station for further evaluation. 

Sep 16, 1916

Transferred to the No. 10 General Hospital in Rouen for treatment

Sep 17, 1916

Surgery performed to remove the bullet and repair bone damage

Sep 18, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Lanfranc

On arrival in England he was admitted to the South African War Hospital, Richmond Park, London

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

Dec 8, 1916

Surgery performed to remove dead bone from his arm

Dec 19, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Dec 28, 1916

Transferred to the Moore Barracks Hospital in Shorncliffe

Jan 3, 1917

Surgery performed to remove a large piece of dead bone from his arm

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Apr 6, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

May 24, 1917

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Jun 12, 1917

His true birth date was discovered as being August 18, 1897

Jun 22, 1917

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot

Jun 28, 1917

Transferred to the CRTD (Canadian Railway Troops Depot) in Purfleet and his rank was changed to read Sapper

Jul 3, 1917

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being absent

Jul 16, 1917

Transferred to the 4^th Battalion CRT (Canadian Railway Troops)

Jul 17, 1917

Arrived at the Canadian Garrison Base Depot in France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops

Jul 23, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Kelly joined the 4^th Battalion CRT

Sep 25, 1917

Sentenced to 3 days CB (Confined to Barracks) for throwing water on another man’s equipment

Dec 3, 1917

Sentenced to 5 days Field Punishment No. 1 for parading twice on the Rum Issue Parade, thereby securing a double rum issue on January 30, 1917

Mar 12, 1918

Granted 14 days leave to the UK

Apr 1, 1918

Rejoined the 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops in France from leave

Sep 11, 1918

Admitted to the No. 11 Stationary Hospital in Rouen with a bruised ankle

Sep 17, 1918

Transferred to the No. 2 Convalescent Depot in Rouen

Sep 18, 1918

Transferred to the No. 11 Convalescent Depot in Buchy

Oct 13, 1918

Discharged to the Canadian Garrison Base Depot and posted to “A” Company for those recovering from wounds and illness

Oct 25, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he rejoined 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops

Dec 23, 1918

Proceeded to England and posted to the CRTD (Canadian Railway Troop Depot) in Witley

Dec 25, 1918

Transferred to the CRT Depot and attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot)

Jan 21, 1919

Attached to Military District No. 3 at the Canadian Concentration Camp in Kinmel Park pending return to Canada

Feb 10, 1919

Embarked the SS Royal George in Liverpool

Feb 20, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario

Mar 14, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Sapper

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 102034

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number 59084

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 17 Fourth Ave., Ottawa, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 17 Fourth Ave., Ottawa, Ontario

In 1924 replacements for the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at the same address

Philip Kelly found employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs of Canada after his discharge

Aug 20, 1963

Philip Goodwin Kelly died at his home, 520 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, Ontario and was buried in the Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa