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Aug 7, 1887
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Born in
Penetanguishene, Ontario to John Crawford and Christina Ann (nee Lazier) MacPherson
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Jun 1, 1911
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The 1911
Canadian Census lists him living in Ottawa, Ontario with his parents and lists his
occupation as a Grocery Clerk
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Oct 17, 1917
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Medical exam
performed under the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 in Ottawa, Ontario and declared fit
for service.
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Jan 11, 1918
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Conscripted into
the 1st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment), Kingston, Ontario
under the MSA
Ø Number 4021085
Ø Next of kin given as John Crawford MacPherson, father, 96 Waverly St.,
Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Clerk, Militia Dept.
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
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Jan 22, 1918
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Embarked the SS
Scotian in St. John, New Brunswick as part of the 1st Depot Battalion, EOR 2nd
Draft
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Feb 6, 1918
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Disembarked in
Liverpool, England and proceeded to Seaford. On
arrival the draft was absorbed into the 7th Reserve Battalion for training
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Feb 12, 1918
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Reported sick
with a sore throat and was treated by the battalion’s Medical Officer, who sent him
to be seen by a medical board.
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Feb 15, 1918
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Transferred to
the 6th Reserve Battalion at Seaford to continue his training
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Feb 20, 1918
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Admitted to the
No. 14 Canadian Hospital, Eastbourne diagnosed with Tonsillitis and infected Adenoids
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Mar 8, 1918
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Discharged to duty
from hospital
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Aug 17, 1918
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Transferred to
the 21st Battalion
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Aug 18, 1918
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Arrived at the
CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France as part of a draft of 262
reinforcements from England. On arrival he
was TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion
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Aug 23, 1918
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Joined the CC
Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast
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Aug 28, 1918
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Joined the 21st
Battalion Rear Details behind the front lines in Achicourt, southwest of Arras
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Oct 11, 1918
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During the 21st
Battalion’s attack on the high ground at Avesnes-le-Sec, Private MacPherson was
killed in action and buried in the Niagara Cemetery,
Iwuy, France
Following the
war the British War Medal, Victory Medal and Memorial Cross were sent to his mother, Mrs.
J MacPherson, 98 Waverley St., Ottawa, Ontario
The Plaque
(Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his father, J.C. MacPherson at the same
address
He is
also commemorated in the family plot in the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario
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