Albert Labelle


Apr 19, 1884

Born in St. Eustache, Quebec

 

Mar 30, 1918

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario

 

Apr 1, 1918

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

Ø  Number 3320896

Ø  Next of kin given as Mr. Ernest Labelle, brother, St. Therese, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Bush Man

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 8th Regimental Draft

 

May 15, 1918

The 8th Regimental Draft embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal, Quebec

 

 

Jun 5, 1918

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

 

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Sep 27, 1918

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

 

Sep 28, 1918

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

 

Oct 3, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 21st Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 44th Battalion

 

Oct 6, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Labelle joined the 44th Battalion west of Douai, France

 

Nov 13, 1918

Admitted to the No. 13 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Influenza.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 33 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

 

Nov 17, 1918

Transferred via the No. 37 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 5 General Hospital in Rouen, France

 

Nov 20, 1918

Transferred to the No. 2 Convalescent Depot in Rouen

 

Nov 21, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

 

Nov 27, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

 

Dec 9, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Labelle rejoined the 44th Battalion in Ville sur Haine, Belgium as part of a draft of 40 reinforcements

 

Apr 27, 1919

Embarked in Havre, France and disembarked in Southampton, England and proceeded to Bramshott where he was posted to “E” Wing pending return to Canada

 

May 28, 1919

Embarked the Empress of Britain in Liverpool

 

 

Jun 4, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

 

Jun 6, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 192344

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Ottawa, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 64 York St., Ottawa, Ontario

 


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