Zephyr Landry


Jan 10, 1894

Born in Montreal, Quebec to Damien and Angelina (nee Lamarche) Landry                  

 

Dec 1, 1917

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

Conscripted into the 1st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Kingston

Ø  Number 4020054

Ø  Next of kin given as Damien Landry, father, St. Eustache Deux Montagne, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 2nd Regimental Draft

 

Jan 22, 1918

The 2nd Regimental Draft embarked the SS Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

 

Feb 6, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the draft was absorbed into the 7th Reserve Battalion in Seaford to continue training

 

Feb 15, 1918

Transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Aug 9, 1918

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

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

 

Aug 15, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private Landry joined the 21st Battalion in Fouquescourt, France and was posted to “D” Company

 

Oct 11, 1918

During the capture of Iwuy, France, Private Landry received shrapnel wounds to his right hand and left foot.  He was evacuated to the No. 9 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

 

Oct 12, 1918

Transferred to the No. 1 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

 

Oct 13, 1918

Transferred via the No. 146 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France

 

Oct 17, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

 

Oct 19, 1918

Transferred to the No. 7 Convalescent Depot in Boulogne, France

 

Oct 21, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Rest Camp in Ecault, France

 

Oct 30, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

 

Nov 2, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Landry rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in Aniche, France

 

Nov 16, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance Haemorrhaging from his lungs.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 57 Casualty Clearing Station

 

Nov 19, 1918

Transferred via the No. 32 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France

 

Nov 23, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France

 

Nov 25, 1918

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

 

Dec 3, 1918

Medical classification changed to B1, meaning he was unfit for front line duty

 

Dec 17, 1918

Proceeded to England and transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) in Witley

 

Dec 20, 1918

Attached to the 4th Reserve Battalion in Witley

 

Jan 4, 1919

Ceased to be attached to the 4th Reserve Battalion and joined the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot Company in Witley

 

Jan 24, 1919

Attached to Military District No. 4 in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

 

Feb 10, 1919

Embarked the SS Royal George in Liverpool

 

 

Feb 20, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Montreal, Quebec where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 4 Casualty Company

Granted leave until March 8, 1919

 

Mar 8, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Montreal, Quebec

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 248061

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge St. Eustache, Quebec

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 2539 St. Catherine St. E., Montreal, Quebec

 

Nov 6, 1920

Married to Victorine Marie Rosanna Maisonneuve in Montreal, Quebec

 

Jul 26, 1956

Zephyr Landry died in Montreal, Quebec

 


Return to Tribute list

Home

Contact