Dec 23, 1889

Born in Wilson’s Corners, Quebec to John and Alice (nee Holmes) Kyle

Dec 10, 1917

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Hull, Quebec

Jan 8, 1918

Conscripted into the 2^nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) in Ottawa, Ontario under the MSA

Ø  Number 3320039

Ø  Next of kin given as John Kyle, father, RR #1 Kirk’s Ferry, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the battalion’s 1^st Regimental Draft

Jan 30, 1918

Appointed to the provisional rank of Lance Corporal

Feb 12, 1918

Embarked the SS Lapland in Halifax, Nova Scotia as part of the 1^st Regimental Draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, EOR

Feb 24, 1918

Disembarked in Glasgow, Scotland and proceeded to Seaford, England where the draft was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Reverted to the rank of Private

Jun 10, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jun 11, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Jun 17, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Aug 7, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Kyle joined the 21^st Battalion west of Marcelcave, France.  The battalion was preparing for an attack the following day to liberate the town.

Aug 11, 1918

Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal

Aug 28, 1918

During the 21^st Battalion’s advance on the Sensee River south of Vis en Artois, France, Lance Corporal Kyle received a slight shrapnel wound to his right arm and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid.  His wound was treated and he was released and rejoined the battalion

Sep 1, 1918

Promoted to the rank of Corporal

Oct 11, 1918

During the liberation of the town of Iwuy, France, Corporal Kyle received a bullet wound that passed through his right arm and entered his shoulder.  He was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station.

Oct 13, 1918

Transferred to the No. 22 General Hospital in Camiers, France where surgery was performed to remove the bullet and repair damage to his arm and shoulder

Oct 17, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Ville de Liege

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Cambridge War Hospital in Aldershot

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

Oct 21, 1918

Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian General Hospital in Basingstoke

Dec 16, 1918

Discharged from hospital and granted sick leave until December 28, 1918

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Jan 12, 1919

Attached to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 1, 1919

Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool

Feb 9, 1919

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

Feb 11, 1919

Granted leave until February 25, 1919

Feb 28, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Corporal

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 81868

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Wakefield, Quebec

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Wakefield Quebec

Nov 23, 1927

Married to Brigid Ann Capeless in Timmins, Ontario

Apr 23, 1956

William John Kyle died in Timmins, Ontario and was buried in the Timmins Memorial Cemetery, Timmins