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May 17, 1899
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Born in the Township of Verulam Ontario
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Apr 14, 1916
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Attested into the 109th Battalion
at Bobcaygeon Ontario
Ø Number 724237
Ø Next of kin given as William Lyle (father) of Bobcaygeon Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Farmer
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
o He lied about his age as he had not yet turned 17 years old. He
somehow convinced the recruiter that he was 27 years of age. He is found on the 1911 Census as James D
Lyle.
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Jul 7, 1916
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Particulars of Family form filed noting:
Ø Stated to be single
Ø Father is alive – William Lyle of Bobcaygeon Ontario
Ø Mother is alive – Tish Lyle of Bobcaygeon Ontario
o On 1911 Census, her name is listed as “Latitia”
Ø No children
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Jul 24, 1916
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Embarked the RMS Olympic at Halifax Nova
Scotia
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Jul 31, 1916
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Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded
to the Bramshott Camp
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Oct 5, 1916
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SOS (Struck Off Strength) on transfer to the
21st Battalion
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Oct 6, 1916
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Arrived at CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in Havre
France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion
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Oct 19, 1916
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His true age was discovered while at the CBD
Havre and he was classified “C” (fit for service in England only) and
transferred to CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) and returned to England
It should be
noted that even though he was on the strength of the 21st Battalion’s
records, he never physically joined the Battalion
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Oct 20, 1916
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TOS (Taken On Strength) CCAC at Shoreham
England
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Oct 26, 1916
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Medical Board held at CCAC Shoreham notes that
he is under age and will not turn 18 years old until next May. The Board recommends that he is only fit for
“Permanent Base Duty”
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Nov 1, 1916
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Placed On Command to CDD (Canadian Discharge
Depot) but this entry was later changed to read On Command to CGDD (Canadian Garrison Duty
Depot)
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Jan 24, 1917
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Awarded 2 days Field Punishment #2 –
offence not recorded
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Mar 10, 1917
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SOS on transfer to the EORD (Eastern Ontario
Regimental Depot) at Seaford but remains attached to the CGDD
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Mar 21, 1917
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Awarded 1 day Field Punishment #2 –
offence not recorded
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Apr 10, 1917
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Awarded 3 days Field Punishment #2 –
offence not recorded
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Apr 16, 1917
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Ceases to be attached to CGDD on proceeding to
EORD
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May 2, 1917
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SOS EORD on transfer to the CFC (Canadian
Forestry Corps)
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May 3, 1917
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TOS CFCBD (Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot)
at Sunningdale
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May 18, 1917
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SOS CFCBD and proceeded to Havre France on
transfer to No 37 Company CFC (the day
following his 18th birthday)
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Aug 28, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Sep 13, 1918
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Rejoined 37 Coy from leave
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Jan 18, 1919
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Proceeded to England and is TOS CFCBD
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Jan 21, 1919
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TOS 11th Reserve Battalion at
Seaford
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Feb 6, 1919
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A medical exam held at Seaford notes his
height as 6’1” and weight as 180 lbs, while on Attestation his height was noted
as 5’8½” and his weight as 140 lbs.
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Feb 11, 1919
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TOS #3 MD Wing at Rhyl pending return to
Canada
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Feb 22, 1919
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Embarked the SS Belgic at Liverpool
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Mar 1, 1919
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Disembarked at Halifax Nova Scotia and
proceeded to Kingston Ontario
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Mar 5, 1919
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TOS MD #3 Casualty Company at Kingston Ontario
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Mar 6, 1919
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Granted leave with subsistence until March 19,
1919
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Mar 21, 1919
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Signed a note refusing Dental Treatment
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Mar 24, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF at Kingston Ontario
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 91018
Ø Reason for discharge - Demobilization
Ø Proposed residence on discharge – Bobcaygeon Ontario
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A note in file reads “Not to be verified
for BW & Victory Medals. See letter
filed with docs.” There is no such
letter in the file. In addition to this note,
there is an entry on the jacket cover that states “Not eligible for medals –
forfeited”. There is no medals card
in the file.
There is no reason or date for these
entries. I searched for a Court Martial
record but could find none. Archives Canada
admits that the WW1 Court Martial records are not on file for those trials held in Canada. Only the records for trials held in England,
France and Belgium are on file.
It is noted on his pay record that he was
granted 153 days of War Service Gratuity on his discharge.
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