Jul 7, 1886

Born in Verulam Township, Ontario to George and Catherine (nee Burley) Metcalfe

Apr 3, 1916

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

Ø  Number 724183

Ø  Next of kin given as George Metcalfe, father, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

o   There is a note in the file to also notify Mrs. Thomas Hill, Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

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 Metcalfe joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Aug 16, 1917

During severe fighting at Hill 70, near Lens, France Private Metcalfe was wounded slightly in his face from a piece of shrapnel and evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Sep 4, 1917

Discharged from the casualty clearing station and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Suburban Camp, Villers au Bois, France

Nov 13, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Nov 29, 1917

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Suburban Camp at Villers au Bois from leave

Dec 8, 1917

Attached to the 182^nd Company, Royal Engineers for duty

Jan 31, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Camblain L’Abbe, France from duty with the engineers

Mar 3, 1918

Attached to the 1^st Canadian Tunnelling Company for duty

Mar 10, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Gouy Servins, France from the tunnelling company duty

Apr 13, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Canadian Machine Gun Battalion for duty

Apr 30, 1918

Transferred to the 2^nd Canadian Machine Gun Battalion for permanent duty

Sep 15, 1918

Charles Norman Metcalfe was instantly killed by an enemy shell while in action north west of Baralle, France and was buried a short time later in the Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France

Following the end of the war, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to his friend, Mrs. Linda Hill, 207 Park St., Peterborough, Ontario.  His will had left his belongings to her.

The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny below) and Scroll were sent to his father, Mr. George Metcalfe, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

The Memorial Cross was sent to his mother, Mrs. George Metcalfe, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Charles Metcalfe is remembered on the War Memorial in Fenelon Falls, Ontario