Dec 22, 1896

Born in Grand É’Tang, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Nov 27, 1917

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Feb 15, 1918

Conscripted into the 1^st Depot Battalion, NSR (Nova Scotia Regiment) under the MSA in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Number 3180328

Ø  Next of kin given as William LeBlanc, father, Grand É’Tang, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 5^th Regimental Draft

His middle name is spelled incorrectly in several places in his service file as Millian

Apr 17, 1918

The 5^th and part of the 6^th Regimental Drafts embarked the SS Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Apr 28, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and transferred to the 17^th Reserve Battalion.  The men were attached to the Segregation Camp at Frensham Pond to ensure there were no cases of Influenza

Jun 6, 1918

Released from the segregation camp and reported to the 17^th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott

Sep 11, 1918

Transferred to the 85^th Battalion

Sep 13, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 85^th Battalion

Sep 16, 1918

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

Sep 19, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 85^th Battalion at the front, he was transferred to reinforce the 21^st Battalion

Sep 20, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private LeBlanc joined the 21^st Battalion on the Arras – Cambrai Road near Canal du Nord and was posted to “D” Company

Nov 17, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis.  He was transported to the No. 57 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) the same day

Nov 19, 1918

Transferred via the No. 32 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 18 Canadian General Hospital in Camiers, France

Nov 28, 1918

Transferred to the No. 10 Convalescent Depot in Ecault, France

Dec 3, 1918

After being discharged from hospital care, he joined the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Dec 8, 1918

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

Jan 6, 1919

Transferred to the 1^st CTWC (Canadian Infantry Works Company) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

May 26, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian General Base Depot in Havre, France

Jun 6, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the General Depot in Witley

Jun 19, 1919

Transferred to “N” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Jun 21, 1919

Transferred to “J” Wing in Witley

Jul 2, 1919

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

Jul 8, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Taken On Strength of Military District No. 6 Casualty Company

Jul 17, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 129760

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Grand É’Tang, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Grand É’Tang, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

May 20, 1972

Moise William LeBlanc died and was buried in the St. Joseph du Moine Cemetery, St. Joseph du Moine, Nova Scotia