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Apr 14, 1888
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Born in Leeds,
Yorkshire, England to John and Emma (nee Pryke) Loveday
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Nov 4, 1914
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Attested into the
21st Battalion CEF in Kingston, Ontario
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Number 60069
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Next of kin given
as Mrs. C. Morgan, mother, Martintown, Ontario
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Previous
occupation given Farmer
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Previous military
experience given as Leeds Rifles in England for 2 years
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Religion given as
Church of England
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Posted to
“E” Company
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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
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Dec 14, 1914
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Appointed to the
rank of Provisional Corporal
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS
Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in
Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling
Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Jul 1, 1915
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Confirmed in the
rank of Corporal
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St.
Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in
Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Apr 10, 1916
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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
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Apr 11, 1916
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Transferred via
No. 15 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 4 General Hospital
in Camiers, France
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Apr 19, 1916
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Discharged to the
Convalescent Depot
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May 5, 1916
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Transferred to the
Canadian Base Depot in Etaples
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May 6, 1916
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After leaving the
base depot, he rejoined the 21st Battalion
resting in the “B” Camp in La Clytte, Belgium
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May 13, 1916
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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
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May 14, 1916
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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
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Jun 14, 1916
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Discharged to the
Marlborough Details Camp, Boulogne
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Jun 18, 1916
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Transferred to the
No. 3 General Base Depot in Havre, France
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Jul 22, 1916
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Classified
“C” meaning he was unfit for combat duty and
invalided to England
Transferred
to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) in Folkestone
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Aug 28, 1916
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Transferred to the
Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre Headquarters Staff in Folkestone for
duty
Graded
for pay as a Clerk
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Nov 5, 1916
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Admitted to the
Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital in Folkestone with poor eye sight. Glasses were ordered
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Nov 24, 1916
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Attached to the 3rd
CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for 8 weeks of physical training and
exercise at St. Leonard’s Hospital in Stonehaven, Scotland
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the
EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in
hospital
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May 17, 1917
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Discharged from
St. Leonard’s Hospital and transferred to the 6th
Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Jun 4, 1917
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Attached to the PT
& BF (Physical Training and Bayonet Fighting) School at
Aldershot
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Jun 30, 1917
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Ceased to be
attached to the school and rejoined the 6th
Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Apr 15, 1918
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Granted permission
to marry
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May 11, 1918
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Attached to the
CTS (Canadian Training School) in Bexhill
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May 26, 1918
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Married to Emily
Philpott in the Parish Church, Hastings, Sussex
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Jul 6, 1918
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Attached to the
CTS (Canadian Training School) in Bexhill for duty as an instructor
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Jul 25, 1918
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Transferred to the
Canadian Training School in Bexhill
Appointed
to the rank of Acting Sergeant while employed as an Instructor at the
school
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Nov 13, 1918
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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
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Nov 29, 1918
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Transferred to the
6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Jan 3, 1919
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Granted permission
to change his name from Harry Williams to his true name of Harry Pryke
Loveday
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Feb 7, 1919
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Severely
reprimanded for neglect of duty in that he allowed a prisoner under his
charge to escape
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Feb 10, 1919
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Attached to the
Canadian Corps Camp in Bramshott
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Feb 21, 1919
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Admitted to the
No. 12 Canadian General Hospital in Bramshott with a diagnosis that
reads Influenza
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Mar 8, 1919
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Transferred to the
Canadian Stationary Hospital in Witley and placed in the isolation ward
as a suspected CSM (Cerebrospinal
Meningitis) Carrier
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Mar 19, 1919
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Discharged from
hospital and rejoined the 6th Reserve Battalion
in Seaford
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Jun 14, 1919
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Embarked the SS
Aquitania in Southampton
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Jun 20, 1919
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Disembarked in
Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario
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Jun 22, 1919
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Discharged from
the CEF in Toronto, Ontario
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Rank on discharge
CSM
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War Service Badge
Class “A” issued number 220580
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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
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Aug 25, 1968
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Harry Pryke
Loveday died in Hastings, Sussex, England
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