Oct 25, 1896

Born in Dublin, Ireland

Nathan Livett gave conflicting information at various times during his service.  On attesting into the 21^st Battalion he stated he was born in Ireland, but on other occasions stated he was born in Glenboro, Manitoba.  On some forms his mother’s name is listed as Mary Livett living in Manitoba while on other forms, he listed his mother as Irene La Peduis living in Chicago, Illinois.  This was in addition to attesting a second time as Nate Lenard.  He also claimed to be a USA citizen

Nov 17, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59594 (temporary number 963)

Ø  Next of kin given as Lewis Livett, Wawanesa, Manitoba

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Motor Mechanic

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the Transport Section and employed as the Groom to the Commanding Officer’s horse

The battalion trained in the Kingston area through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries

Mar 31, 1915

The Transport Section, along with horses and wagons, proceeded to England as an advance party to arrange for the arrival of the full battalion.

The battalion arrived in Devonport, England May 15, 1915 and reunited with the Transport Section in the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent where the battalion continued training

Jun 19, 1915

Posted to the Depot Company from Transport Section

Sep 2, 1915

Posted to “C” Company

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

Nov 24, 1915

Proceeded to England and transferred to the Canadian Training Division as an American Citizen and a Minor

Nov 26, 1915

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Jan 18, 1916

Discharged from the CEF at Folkestone, England

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  No proposed residence was given

It was reported that he returned to the USA following his discharge

Aug 25, 1917

Attested into the 1^st Reserve Battalion, 1^st Central Ontario Regiment in Toronto, Ontario under the assumed name of Nate Lenard

Ø  Number 3030179

Ø  Next of kin given as Louis Livett, friend, 1315 South Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Motor Mechanic

Ø  Previous military experience given as 3 years in the RCHA

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

On attesting, he stated he had been born in Glenboro, Manitoba

Sep 26, 1917

Transferred to the PPCLI (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry) Depot in Camp Borden, Ontario

Sep 28, 1917

A sworn statement was given at the PPCLI Depot in Camp Borden, swearing that when he attested, he gave a false name.  He now testifies that his true name is Nathan Livett, not Nate Lenard.

Sep 30, 1917

Regimental number changed to 59594

Oct 6, 1917

Embarked the SS Metagama in Halifax, Nova Scotia and part of the PPCLI’s 251^st Special Draft

Oct 17, 1917

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Seaford where he was TOS (Taken On Strength) the 7^th Reserve Battalion

Nov 29, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Dec 27, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 28, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France as part of draft of 7 reinforcements from England and Taken On Strength the 21^st Battalion

Jan 1, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Jan 11, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Livett rejoined the 21^st Battalion in Auchy au Bois, France

Mar 3, 1918

Attached to the 1^st Canadian Tunnelling Company for duty

Mar 10, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion from the tunnelling company

Jun 1, 1918

While in the front line near Neuville Vitasse, France, Private Livett received a shrapnel wound to his right leg that fractured his shin bone and he was evacuated to the 2/1 London British Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 57 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Jun 2, 1918

Transferred via the No. 36 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 General Hospital in Le Treport, France where surgery was performed to remove dead bone tissue.  The wound was noted as being dirty and infected

An X-Ray showing the extent of the fracture

Jun 8, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Essequibo

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the No. 15 Canadian General Hospital (Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital) in Taplow

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jul 25, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital in Liverpool

Sep 24, 1918

Embarked the SS Tunisian in London and invalided to Canada

Oct 7, 1918

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario

Oct 10, 1918

Taken On Strength Military District No. 3 Depot and admitted to the Queen’s University Military Hospital in Kingston

Nov 22, 1918

Surgery performed to drain pus from the wound

Feb 14, 1919

Medical Board at the Queen’s University Military Hospital notes

Ø  Patient suffers from weakness in right leg due to fracture of the Tibia from a shrapnel wound suffered in France

Ø  There is nerve damage from the fracture causing numbness in the sole of his right foot

Ø  The leg wound is still discharging and requires daily bandage changing

Ø  Board recommends discharge from service, but requires continuing medical care for the open wound to his right leg

Feb 21, 1919

Discharged from hospital and from the CEF in Kingston

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 1315 South Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA

He was discharged to the care of the SCR (Soldier Civil Re-establishment) Department for continuing treatment

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 44 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA

An interesting incident from the 21^st Battalion Reunion in September 1932

Dec 31, 1959

Nathan Livett died suddenly in Chicago, Illinois of a ruptured aneurism