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Jan 15, 1897
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Born at Aylmer Quebec
This date is taken from the 1901 Canadian Census. His birth date is subsequently recorded as December 15, 1896 and February 15, 1897. I suspect the discrepancy is a result of the
inability of Ferdinand Leon to read or write.
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Nov 11, 1917
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TOS (Taken On
Strength) Military District #3 at Ottawa Ontario on reporting for the Draft under the MSA (Military Service Act, 1917)
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Nov 27, 1917
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Drafted under
the MSA into the 1st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern
Ontario Regiment) CEF, at Ottawa Ontario
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Number 4023056
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Next of kin given as Mrs Archambeau Leon
(mother) of Aylmer Quebec
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Birth date given as February 15th, 1897
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Previous occupation given as Labourer
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No previous military experience given
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Religion given as Catholic
His first
name is spelled Ferdina on the papers, and he signed with an “X” instead of a
signature
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Dec 1, 1917
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Granted leave of
Absence
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Feb 11, 1918
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Declared to be a
Deserter and SOS (Struck Off Strength)
This was
later changed by After Order #7 to read SOS 1st Depot Battalion EOR on transfer
to the 2nd Depot Battalion EOR. His
service record was changed to read that his service started on November 11, 1917.
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Feb 12, 1918
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TOS 2nd
Depot Battalion EOR
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Feb 14, 1918
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Drafted under
the MSA into the 2nd Depot Battalion, EOR CEF, at Ottawa Ontario
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Number 3320611
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Next of kin given as Mr Charles Leon
(father) of Aylmer Quebec
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Birth date given as December 15, 1896
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Previous occupation given as Paper Mill
Worker
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No previous military experience given
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Religion given as Roman Catholic
He signed
with an “X” rather than a signature. Note
that the number issued on this date is the number used through the rest of the file
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Mar 25, 1918
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Embarked the HMT
Grampian
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Apr 3, 1918
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Disembarked in England and proceeded to the Seaford
Camp. On arrival at Seaford, was absorbed into the 6th
Reserve Battalion
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Apr 17, 1918
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A Will was made
out leaving his estate to his mother, Mrs Henrietta Leon, of Aylmer Quebec
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Aug 17, 1918
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Posted to the 21st
Battalion
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Aug 18, 1918
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Arrived at the
CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) at Havre France and TOS the 21st Battalion
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Aug 23, 1918
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Arrived at the
CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)
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Aug 27, 1918
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Joined the 21st
Battalion in the field
The Battalion was involved in heavy fighting in the Telegraph Hill
Sector, near the Sensee River.
Pte Leon joined
the rear detail which was at the town of Achicourt, with a draft of 55 Other Ranks
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Oct 11, 1918
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First reported
to be Missing after Action, then later reported as Killed in Action
Niagara Cemetery
Iwuy France
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Aug 18, 1920
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Beginning on
this date, and on subsequent dates, the Plaque (Death Penny) and Scroll were sent to his
father Charles Leon at Court St, Aylmer Quebec.
In addition
the Memorial Cross was sent to his mother, Mrs H Leon at the same address
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Nov 23, 1921
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British War
Medal and Victory Medal sent to his mother Mrs H Leon, at Court Street, Aylmer Quebec
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