Jan 21, 1898

Born in Hull, Yorkshire, England to Charles and Emily Ketley

Feb 1, 1916

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

Ø  Number 725590

Ø  Next of kin given as Charles Henry Ketley, father, Hull, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

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 21, 1916

Transferred to the No. 3 Special Service Battalion in Kingston

Nov 28, 1916

Transferred to the 252^nd Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario

Apr 23, 1917

Transferred to the 253^rd Battalion in Kingston

Jun 6, 1917

Transferred to the 164^th Battalion in Witley

Feb 1, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Mar 8, 1918

Attached to the 119^th Battalion in Witley for duty

Mar 28, 1918

Ceased to be attached to the 119^th Battalion and attached to the 125^th Battalion

Mar 29, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Mar 30, 1918

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

Apr 3, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Apr 8, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Ketley joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Wailly, France and was posted to “A” Company

Aug 28, 1918

During fierce fighting on the approach to the Sensee River, south-east of Vis en Artois, France, Private Ketley received wounds to his hip and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transferred to a casualty clearing station.  From here he was transferred to the No. 55 General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Sep 1, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Edmonton General Hospital, North London.  On admission his wound was noted as being dirty

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

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Oct 7, 1918

Discharged from hospital and granted 10 days sick leave

On completion of his leave, he reported to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise in Seaford

Nov 27, 1918

Discharged from the 3^rd Canadian Command Depot and reported to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

Dec 5, 1918

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Dec 13, 1918

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

Jan 11, 1919

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

Jan 17, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to London, Ontario where he was posted to Military District No. 1 Casualty Company

Jan 20, 1919

Granted leave until February 3, 1919

Feb 6, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Intended residence on discharge RR No. 3 Sarnia, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at RR No. 3, Sarnia, Ontario

John Ketley’s service is honoured on the Fenelon Falls, Ontario War Memorial