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Dec 9, 1874
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Born in Brockville, Ontario to Harry Thomas and
Catherine (nee Bell) McEwan
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Jan 31, 1895
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Married to Eleanor “Nellie” Braniff in
Brockville, Ontario
John’s occupation is noted on the marriage
registration as Undertaker
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Nov 9, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59714 (temporary number 100)
Ø Next of kin given as Nellie McEwan, wife, 138 Church St.,
Brockville, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Cabinet Maker
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Posted to “A” Company
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 9, 1916
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Awarded the Good Conduct Badge
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Jun 11, 1917
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Attached to the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian
Association) and employed with the Chaplain’s Service for duty
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Feb 8, 1918
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion from the
Chaplain Serivces
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Feb 18, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Mar 6, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion from leave
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Dec 13, 1918
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The 21st Battalion crossed the Bonn
Bridge and entered Germany as part of the Occupying Force and proceeded
Seigburg
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Apr 3, 1919
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Embarked the Western Australia in Havre, France
On arrival in England, he was attached to “P”
Wing in Witley pending return to Canada
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Apr 20, 1919
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Medical exam in Witley notes
Ø Patient suffers from Chronic Bronchitis
Ø Has a persistent cough with
sputum
Ø Suffers from occasional dizzy
and feinting spells
Ø He says his sleep is disturbed
once or twice a night to urinate
Ø He states he has not reported
sick for any of the above issues
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May 14, 1919
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Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool
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May 22, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Kingston, Ontario by train
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May 24, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 279770
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge 138 Church St., Brockville, Ontario
Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star,
British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 138 Church St.,
Brockville, Ontario
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