Jun 11, 1899
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Born in Peterborough, Ontario to John
and Alice (nee White) McBride
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Oct 19, 1914
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Shown on the payroll of the 46th
Durham Regiment in Millbrook, Ontario
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Nov 6, 1914
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Attested into the 21st
Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
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Number 59696 (temporary number 788)
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Next of kin given as Mrs. John
McBride, mother, Millbrook, Ontario
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Previous occupation given as Agent
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No previous military experience given
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Religion given as Church of England
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Posted to “G”
Company
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This was later reorganized into
“D” Company
His brother Roy McBride attested into
the battalion the same
day. Gus lied about
his age, stating he was born June 18, 1896 instead of his actual birth
date of June 11, 1899. He
was only 15 years old!
The 21st
Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of
1914-15.
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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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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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Nov 1, 1915
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Treated at the dressing station in La
Clytte Belgium and released for Diarrhoea
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Jan 25, 1916
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Attached to the 2nd
Division Headquarters Sub Staff to be employed as a Groom
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Apr 1, 1916
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Ceased to be attached to the division
headquarters on being admitted to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a chronic infection of his left knee.
He was transferred the same day to the No. 1
CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Apr 2, 1916
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Transferred via the No. 24 Ambulance
Train and admitted to the No. 18 General Hospital in Camiers, France
with a diagnosis that reads ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection in
his left leg
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Apr 6, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 6 CCD (Canadian
Convalescent Depot) in Etaples
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Apr 11, 1916
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Transferred to the Canadian Base Depot
in the Rouelles Camp, Havre and posted to “A”
Company for those recovering from wounds and illness
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Apr 20, 1916
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Returned to duty with 2nd
Division
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Jun 2, 1916
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Ceased to be attached to the division
headquarters and rejoined the 21st Battalion in
the front line in Belgium
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Jul 1, 1916
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Transferred to the 1st
Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters
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Sep 21, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 3 Canadian Field
Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Shell Shock.
He was transferred to the No. 10 Canadian
Field Ambulance then on to the No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station
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Sep 22, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 35 Casualty
Clearing Station
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Oct 10, 1916
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Discharged from the casualty clearing
station and rejoined the 1st Brigade Headquarters
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Dec 14, 1916
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Granted 10 days leave
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Dec 25, 1916
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Rejoined the 1st
Brigade from leave
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May 3, 1917
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Attached to the 2nd
Division Headquarters for duty
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Jul 17, 1917
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Transferred to the 2nd
Division Headquarters Sub Staff to be employed as MMP (Mounted Military
Police)
Appointed to
the rank of Acting Corporal without pay while employed with the
Military Police
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Aug 2, 1917
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Transferred to the CMPC (Canadian
Military Police Corps) and remained attached to the 2nd
Division Headquarters
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Nov 1, 1917
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Ceased to be attached to the 2nd
Division Headquarters
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Mar 24, 1918
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Proceeded to the CCRC (Canadian Corps
Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France to undergo infantry
training
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Apr 13, 1918
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Attached to the 2nd
Battalion CMGC (Canadian Machine Gun Corps) for duty
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Apr 23, 1918
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Reverted to the permanent rank of
Private on being transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 25, 1918
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Taken On Strength the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 30, 1918
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Transferred to the 2nd
Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps for permanent duty without having
rejoined the 21st Battalion
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Jun 27, 1918
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Evacuated to the No. 43 Casualty
Clearing Station with a diagnosis that reads Influenza
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Jun 29, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 32 Ambulance
Train and admitted to the No. 12 General Hospital in Rouen, France
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Jul 3, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 2 Convalescent
Depot to continue his recovery in Rouen
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Jul 9, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 11 Convalescent
Depot to continue his recovery in Buchy, France
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Aug 30, 1918
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Discharged from the convalescent depot
and joined the Base Depot in Rouen
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Sep 11, 1918
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After leaving the base depot, Private
McBride joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin
St. Vaast, France
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Sep 12, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement camp
Private McBride rejoined the 2nd Battalion
Machine Gun Corps
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Dec 2, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave to the United
Kingdom
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Dec 30, 1918
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Proceeded to England and transferred
to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot in Seaford
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Jan 2, 1919
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Attached to the 3rd
Canadian Command Depot for physical training at the St.
Leonard’s Hospital
It would appear
that some medical reports are missing from the file as there is no
mention of an illness or injury
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Jan 14, 1919
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Discharged from St.
Leonard’s Hospital and rejoined the Machine Gun Corps Depot
in Seaford
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Jan 22, 1919
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Transferred to Military District No. 2
Wing in Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Feb 10, 1919
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Embarked the SS Royal George in
Liverpool
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Feb 20, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia
and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario
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Feb 25, 1919
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Granted leave until March 10, 1919
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Mar 14, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston,
Ontario
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Rank on discharge Private
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War Service Class
“A” issued number 90595
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Proposed residence on discharge
Millbrook, Ontario
Following his
discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were
sent to him at 131 Huron St., Oshawa, Ontario
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Jun 11, 1919
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Married to May Bryce in Millbrook,
Ontario by Captain Clarence R. Spencer of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade
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Aug 19, 1942
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James’ son Clarence McBride
was killed in action while serving with the Royal Hamilton Light
Infantry during the failed raid on Dieppe, France and was buried in the
Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery
In April of
1943, James’ wife May, was selected to represent Toronto,
Ontario mothers during the Victory Loan campaign in Military District
No. 2 in Toronto
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