Feb 12, 1893

Born in Coldwater, Ontario to Thomas and Emma (nee Beatty) McCullough

Dec 21, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Haliburton, Ontario

Ø  Number 726035

Ø  Next of kin given as Emma McCullough, mother, Coldwater, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Railroader

o   Later noted as Railroad Fireman

Ø  Previous military experience given as 1 year in the Mississauga Horse Regiment

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

On attesting he gave his birth year as 1892, not his actual birth year of 1893

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private McCullough joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Jan 17, 1917

Attached to the 14^th Canadian Machine Gun Company for duty

This was later changed to a permanent transfer to the machine gun company

Jun 26, 1917

Transferred to the 20^th Battalion Canadian Infantry and joined the battalion resting in Coupigny, France

Jul 14, 1917

Reported to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France after being classified TB (Temporary Base) meaning he was temporarily unfit for front line duty.  There is no reason given in the service file for this classification

Jul 30, 1917

Medical board changed his classification to PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was permanently unfit for front line duty

Aug 2, 1917

Transferred to the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion

Aug 4, 1917

Joined the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion near Vierstraat, Belgium

Oct 31, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Nov 24, 1917

Rejoined the labour battalion from leave and forfeited 4 days pay for being late returning

Feb 3, 1918

At Souchez, France, Private McCullough accidentally fell and his right leg was pinned under him at an awkward angle.  When he tried to get up, his leg was locked at an extreme angle.  His comrades forcibly straightened his leg.  His knee began to swell and become painful

Feb 4, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads sore knee.  He was transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance

Feb 10, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) and the diagnosis was changed to read Internal Derangement of the knee joint

Feb 14, 1918

Transferred to the No. 22 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Feb 18, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

 
On arrival in England, he was admitted to the  Queen Mary Military Hospital in Whalley, Lancashire

Transferred to the General Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

Mar 5, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital Woodcote Park, Epsom

Apr 23, 1918

Forfeited 2 days pay for being absent from the hospital

Apr 24, 1918

Special shoe is ordered to relieve strain on the right knee.

Jul 12, 1918

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Jul 26, 1918

Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 2 and forfeited 7 days pay for being absent for 2 days

Sep 25, 1918

Discharged from the command depot and transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot in Seaford

Oct 26, 1918

Appointed to the rank of Acting Corporal without pay

Nov 22, 1918

Reverted to the rank of Private and forfeited 6 days pay for being absent from November 15, to November 21, 1918

Nov 27, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot

Dec 8, 1918

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

Dec 14, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 2 and posted to the Casualty Company at the Exhibition Camp

Dec 19, 1918

Granted leave until January 6, 1919

Jan 14, 1919

Medical exam at the Exhibition Camp notes

Ø  Suffers from partial loss of function of right leg due to severe sprain of knee

Ø  Knee is tender to the touch

Ø  Knee is painful and becomes swollen when walking or in cold weather

Ø  3 months treatment is recommended

Jan 21, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Coldwater, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Coldwater, Ontario

May 17, 1920

Married to Meda May Lovering in Orillia, Ontario

Dec 20, 1969

Samuel Wesley McCullough died in Brampton, Ontario and was buried in the Coldwater Cemetery, Coldwater, Ontario