Mar 8, 1895
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Born in Russell, Ontario
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Nov 7, 1917
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Medical exam for the MSA (Military
Service Act) of 1917 held at Smiths Falls, Ontario
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Apr 10, 1918
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Conscripted into the 2nd
Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in
Ottawa, Ontario
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Number 3320927
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Next of kin given as Mrs. W.L.
Levetoire, wife, Smiths Falls, Ontario
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Previous occupation given as Machinist
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No previous military experience given
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Religion given as Presbyterian
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Posted to the 8th
Regimental Draft
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May 15, 1918
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The 8th
Regimental Draft embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal, Quebec
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Jun 5, 1918
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Disembarked in England and proceeded
to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6th
Reserve Battalion to continue training
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Sep 26, 1918
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Transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Sep 27, 1918
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Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry
Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st
Battalion
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Sep 28, 1918
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After leaving the base depot, he
joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St.
Vaast, France
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Oct 3, 1918
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While still at the reinforcement camp,
and before he could join the 21st Battalion at
the front, he was transferred to the 44th
Battalion
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Oct 6, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement camp,
Private Levetoire joined the 44th Battalion west
of Douai, France
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Nov 1, 1918
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During fighting near Famars, France,
Private Levetoire received a shrapnel wound to his right leg and was
evacuated to the No. 12 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance0 for first aid
before being transported to the No. 42 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Nov 3, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 26 General
Hospital in Etaples, France
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Nov 5, 1918
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Invalided to England aboard the
Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen
On arrival in
England, he was admitted to the 1st Southern
General Hospital in Birmingham
Transferred to
the NBRD (New Brunswick Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in
hospital
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Dec 20, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian Military
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Jan 8, 1919
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Attached to the No. 1 CCD (Canadian
Command Depot) in Witley for physical training and exercise
Granted 10 days
sick leave
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Jan 29, 1919
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Transferred to the 13th
Reserve Battalion in Ripon
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Feb 14, 1919
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Transferred to Military District No. 3
Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Feb 25, 1919
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Embarked the SS Megantic in Liverpool
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Mar 5, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia
and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario
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Mar 27, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa,
Ontario
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Rank on discharge Private
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War Service Badge Class
“A” issued number 230139
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Proposed residence on discharge Smiths
Falls, Ontario
Following his
discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at
Smiths Falls, Ontario
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