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Jan 13, 1900
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Born in Ottawa, Ontario to Edward and Philomene
(nee Patry) Lacasse
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Feb 28, 1916
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Attested into the 156th Battalion CEF
in Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Number 639783
Ø Next of kin given as Edward
Lacasse, father, 84 Le Breton St., Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as
Carpenter
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
On attesting, he lied about his age, giving his
birth date as January 13, 1898. He was
only 16 years old
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Oct 17, 1916
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Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Oct 28, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the
battalion proceeded to Witley to continue training
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Nov 1, 1916
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Transferred to the 124th Battalion in
Witley
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Jan 5, 1917
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Transferred to the 156th Battalion in
Witley
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May 23, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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May 24, 1917
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Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base
Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st
Battalion
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Jun 11, 1917
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After leaving the base depot, Private Lacasse
joined the 21st Battalion in Coupigny, France
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Dec 1, 1917
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Attached to the 4th CIB (Canadian
Infantry Brigade) for duty
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Dec 11, 1917
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Rejoined the battalion in the Cellars Camp in
Neuville St. Vaast, France from temporary duty
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Jan 29, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Feb 17, 1918
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While returning from his leave, he was admitted
to the No. 51 General Hospital in Etaples, France with a diagnosis that reads
VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)
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May 6, 1918
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Discharged from hospital and reported to the
Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples
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May 28, 1918
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The CRO (Canadian Records Office) received the confirmation of
his actual age
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May 30, 1918
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When his true age was received, he was returned
to England and transferred to the Young Soldier’s Battalion in Bramshott
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Nov 17, 1918
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Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in
Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Nov 22, 1918
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Embarked the SS Aquitania in Southampton
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Nov 28, 1918
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No.
3 Casualty Company
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Dec 2, 1918
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Granted leave until December 15, 1918
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Dec 26, 1918
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø Entitled to War Service Badge
Class “A”
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge 75 Le Breton St., Ottawa, Ontario
Following the end of the war, the British War
Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 75 Le Breton St., Ottawa,
Ontario
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Dec 8, 1919
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Married to Alexina Cochrane in Ottawa, Ontario
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May 7, 1937
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Sylvio and Alexina were divorced
He later married Helen Johnston
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Mar 2, 1977
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Sylvio Edward Joseph Lacasse died in Bobcaygeon,
Ontario and was buried in the Verulam Cemetery in Bobcaygeon
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