Jul 23, 1891

Born in Cape North, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to John and Mary (nee Gwinn) McPherson

Apr 11, 1918

Attested into the 1^st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Number 3202052

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McPherson, mother, South Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Ø  Previous occupation given as Seaman

Ø  Previous military experience given as 66^th Regiment Princess Louise Fusiliers for 2 years

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the 6^th Regimental Draft

Sep 19, 1918

Transferred to the 85^th Battalion

Sep 21, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength the 85^th Battalion

Sep 25, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Sep 30, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, he was transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 3, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private McPherson joined the 21^st Battalion on the Hindenburg Support Line south-west of Bourlon, France

Dec 13, 1918

The 21^st Battalion crossed the Bonn Bridge to enter Germany as part of the Occupying Force and proceeded to Seigburg

Apr 3, 1919

Embarked the Western Australia in Havre, France

On arrival in England, he was posted to “P” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Apr 10, 1919

Transferred to “J” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

May 10, 1919

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

May 16, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 25, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Rank on discharge Lance Corporal

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 218146

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge South Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at South Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia