Harry Pryke "Buzz Buzz" Loveday
served as Harry Williams


Apr 14, 1888

Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England to John and Emma (nee Pryke) Loveday

 

Nov 4, 1914

Attested into the 21st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 60069

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. C. Morgan, mother, Martintown, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given Farmer

Ø  Previous military experience given as Leeds Rifles in England for 2 years

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “E” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “C” Company

Attested under the assumed name of Harry Williams.

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

 

Dec 14, 1914

Appointed to the rank of Provisional Corporal

 

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

 

 

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

 

Jul 1, 1915

Confirmed in the rank of Corporal

 

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

 

 

Sep 15, 1915

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

 

Apr 10, 1916

During fighting at the St. Eloi Craters in Belgium, Corporal Williams (Loveday) was buried by the collapse of the parapet when an artillery shell landed in front of his position.  He was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 17 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) with a diagnosis that reads Shell Shock

 

Apr 11, 1916

Transferred via No. 15 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France

 

Apr 19, 1916

Discharged to the Convalescent Depot

 

May 5, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Base Depot in Etaples

 

May 6, 1916

After leaving the base depot, he rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in the “B” Camp in La Clytte, Belgium

 

May 13, 1916

Admitted to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Shell Shock.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 10 Casualty Clearing Station

 

May 14, 1916

Transferred via the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital, Marlborough, Boulogne, France.  Astigmatism was added to the diagnosis of Shell Shock

 

Jun 14, 1916

Discharged to the Marlborough Details Camp, Boulogne

 

Jun 18, 1916

Transferred to the No. 3 General Base Depot in Havre, France

 

Jul 22, 1916

Classified “C” meaning he was unfit for combat duty and invalided to England

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) in Folkestone

 

Aug 28, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre Headquarters Staff in Folkestone for duty

Graded for pay as a Clerk

 

Nov 5, 1916

Admitted to the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital in Folkestone with poor eye sight.  Glasses were ordered

 

Nov 24, 1916

Attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for 8 weeks of physical training and exercise at St. Leonard’s Hospital in Stonehaven, Scotland

 

Mar 10, 1917

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

 

May 17, 1917

Discharged from St. Leonard’s Hospital and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Jun 4, 1917

Attached to the PT & BF (Physical Training and Bayonet Fighting) School at Aldershot

 

Jun 30, 1917

Ceased to be attached to the school and rejoined the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Apr 15, 1918

Granted permission to marry

 

May 11, 1918

Attached to the CTS (Canadian Training School) in Bexhill

 

May 26, 1918

Married to Emily Philpott in the Parish Church, Hastings, Sussex

 

Jul 6, 1918

Attached to the CTS (Canadian Training School) in Bexhill for duty as an instructor

 

Jul 25, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Training School in Bexhill

Appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant while employed as an Instructor at the school

 

Nov 13, 1918

Appointed to rank of Acting Warrant Officer Class II with pay while employed as Acting CSM (Company Sergeant Major).  This was back dated to be effective July 25, 1918

 

Nov 29, 1918

Transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Jan 3, 1919

Granted permission to change his name from Harry Williams to his true name of Harry Pryke Loveday

 

Feb 7, 1919

Severely reprimanded for neglect of duty in that he allowed a prisoner under his charge to escape

 

Feb 10, 1919

Attached to the Canadian Corps Camp in Bramshott

 

Feb 21, 1919

Admitted to the No. 12 Canadian General Hospital in Bramshott with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

 

Mar 8, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Stationary Hospital in Witley and placed in the isolation ward as a suspected CSM (Cerebrospinal Meningitis) Carrier

 

Mar 19, 1919

Discharged from hospital and rejoined the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Jun 14, 1919

Embarked the SS Aquitania in Southampton

 

 

Jun 20, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario

 

Jun 22, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge CSM

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 220580

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Martintown, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 7 North Street, St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex, England

 

Aug 25, 1968

Harry Pryke Loveday died in Hastings, Sussex, England

 


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