Feb 7, 1891

Born in Oakley, Ontario to Andrew and Jane (nee Ellsworth) Logan

Sep 20, 1909

Married to Elizabeth “Lizzie” Gregory in Haliburton, Ontario

Dec 7, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Haliburton, Ontario

Ø  Number 726001

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Lizzie Logan, wife, Haliburton, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Lumberman

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

His documents are signed with an X and noted as “his mark” indicating that he could not read or write

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Dec 15, 1915

Appointed to the provisional rank of Lance Corporal

Mar 27, 1916

Reverted to the rank of Private

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

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

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Logan joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Jan 17, 1917

Private Logan received a slight wound to his right arm during a large trench raid on the enemy lines at Calonne, France and was admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Jan 18, 1917

Rejoined the battalion from the field ambulance

Apr 16, 1917

Admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne, France with a diagnosis that reads Trench Feet

Apr 17, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the War Hospital in Croydon

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

Jun 5, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jun 18, 1917

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

Sep 10, 1917

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Eastbourne with an ingrown toenail on his right foot

Sep 25, 1917

Surgery performed to repair the great toe of his right foot

Oct 26, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Nov 24, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Nov 27, 1917

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Diphtheria

Dec 31, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Mar 31, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Ingrown Toenail.  This is the same toe that was repaired earlier.

Apr 3, 1918

Surgery performed to repair the great toe of his right foot

May 17, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Aug 17, 1918

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise in Seaford

Oct 3, 1918

Discharged from the command depot and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Oct 15, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Lobar Pneumonia and placed on the dangerously ill list.  This diagnosis was later changed to read Influenza

Oct 20, 1918

Removed from the dangerously ill list

Nov 4, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Dec 11, 1918

Attached to Military District No. 3 Wing in 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 Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of the Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

On arrival in Kingston, he was granted leave until January 14, 1919

Jan 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Haliburton, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 199 Lindsay St., Lindsay, Ontario

Sep 27, 1923

William Arthur Logan died of Bacterio Endocarditis Embolism while a patient of the Christie Street Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.  His death was considered a result of his service at the front and a Memorial Cross, Plaque (dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his widow at 128 ½ William Street, Lindsay, Ontario.  He was subsequently buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Ontario