Apr 18, 1887

Born at home, 11 Silent St., Ipswich, England to George and Louisa Ruth (nee Childs) Kidby

In 1909 married Happy Constance Bennett.  Following his marriage, the couple proceeded to Canada with one child

Nov 11, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59547 (temporary number 84)

Ø  Next of kin given as Happy Kidby, wife, 431 King St., Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  Previous military experience given as Imperial Army for 2 years

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “A” Company

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

Jun 19, 1915

Reported to be AWL (Absent Without Leave)

His wife’s address changed to read 1 Regis Terrace, St. Osyths Road, Clacton on Sea, England

While absent, he was married to Happy Constance Bennett a second time as it was believed that the first marriage was not legal

Jun 22, 1915

Sentenced to 7 days Detention for his absence

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

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

Feb 14, 1916

Granted 9 days leave

Feb 23, 1916

Rejoined the battalion from leave

Sep 7, 1916

Forfeited 2 day’s pay for being absent

Oct 19, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Company, Canadian Engineers for duty

Nov 11, 1916

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Nov 12, 1916

Rejoined the battalion from duty with the engineers

Dec 13, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Canadian Infantry Brigade to be employed as a Wheelwright

Aug 21, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Sep 1, 1917

Rejoined the 4^th Brigade from leave

Sep 4, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Sep 22, 1918

Rejoined the brigade from leave

Mar 19, 1919

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and proceeded to Seaford, England and granted leave

Apr 4, 1919

Rejoined the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot from leave and posted to the Depot Company/  He was granted indefinite leave upon requesting discharge in the UK

May 7, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in London, England

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 1 Regis Terrace, St. Osyths Road, Clacton on Sea, England

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 1 Regis Terrace, St. Osyths Road, Clacton on Sea, England

Mar 10, 1962

Ernest Jubilee Kidby died in Greenford, England and was buried in the Greenford Park Cemetery