May 30, 1890

Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England to Edward and Ann (nee Newton) Lodge

Jul 27, 1915

Attested into the 76^th Battalion CEF in Hamilton, Ontario

Ø  Number 141481

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Annie Lodge, mother, Craigs County, Antrim, Ireland

Ø  Previous occupation given as Gardiner

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to the 1^st Regimental Draft

The battalion trained in Camp Niagara, Ontario

Sep 30, 1915

The battalion’s first draft boarded a train for Toronto to make a connection for travel to Montreal

Oct 1, 1915

Embarked the SS Scandinavian in Montreal, Quebec as part of the battalion’s 1^st Draft

Oct 10, 1915

Disembarked in Portsmouth, England and proceeded to West Sandling where the draft was absorbed into the 39^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Feb 17, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Feb 21, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Mar 12, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Lodge joined the 21^st Battalion in La Clytte, Belgium

Mar 16, 1916

While on a work party near Voormezeele, Belgium, Private Lodge received a wound to his right shoulder and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 2 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Mar 17, 1916

Transferred via the No. 12 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 14, 1916

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Apr 29, 1916

After being discharged from hospital, Private Lodge rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the “B” Camp in La Clytte, Belgium

Jun 1, 1916

Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads NYD (Not Yet Determined).  He was transported the same day to the No. 17 Casualty Clearing Station and the diagnosis was changed to read VDS (Venereal Disease Syphilis)

Jun 4, 1916

Transferred to the No. 18 General Hospital in Camiers, France then transferred the same day to the No. 9 Stationary Hospital in Havre, France

Jul 12, 1916

Transferred to the No. 12 Rest Camp in Harfleur, France

Jul 13, 1916

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Base Depot in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France

Aug 2, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Lodge rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the Chippawa Camp in La Clytte, Belgium

Sep 15, 1916

During the capture of the sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Lodge received a shrapnel wound to his left shoulder and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station.  He was then transferred to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Sep 16, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Jan Breydel

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the East Leeds War Hospital, Harehills Road, Leeds

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

Dec 22, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jan 10, 1917

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in St. Leonards on the Sea for physical training and exercise

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital care and remained attached to the 3^rd Canadian Command Depot

Apr 13, 1917

Transferred to the Court Farm Military Hospital in Warlingham with a diagnosis that reads Gonorrhea

May 5, 1917

Ceased to be attached to the command depot

Jun 22, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion and attached to the 3^rd Canadian Command Depot

Nov 15, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bromley, Kent for ongoing treatment of his Gonorrhea infection

Nov 16, 1917

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Feb 20, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Mar 6, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Dec 11, 1918

Attached to Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Dec 21, 1918

Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool

Dec 30, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 2 Casualty Company in the Exhibition Camp

Jan 4, 1919

Granted leave until January 20, 1919

Jan 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Vineland Station, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Vineland Station, Ontario