Apr 13, 1890

Born in Fenelon Falls, Ontario to George and Catherine (nee Burley) Metcalfe

Nov 23, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Ø  Number 725505

Ø  Next of kin given as Kate Metcalfe, mother, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

o   Prior to shipping to England, he was posted to the Machine Gun Section

He signed his attestation paper with an X and it was noted as “his mark”

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

While still at the base depot, and before he could join the 21^st Battalion, Private Metcalfe was transferred to the 4^th Canadian Machine Gun Company

Nov 23, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a fever without a known cause.  This was sometimes referred to as Trench Fever

Dec 2, 1916

Discharged from the field ambulance and rejoined the machine gun company north-west of Lens, France

Jan 3, 1917

Admitted to the No. 23 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis

Jan 7, 1917

Transferred via the No. 31 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Jan 11, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Carisbrook Castle

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Ontario Military Hospital in Orpington and DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart) was added to the diagnosis

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

Feb 8, 1917

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre in Hastings

Feb 12, 1917

Attached to the CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Feb 21, 1917

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Hastings with a diagnosis that reads Abscess of right foot

Feb 26, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred to the CMGD (Canadian Machine Gun Depot) and attached to the GDD (Garrison Duty Depot)

Mar 12, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot in Crowborough

Nov 8, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot in Sunningdale

Nov 21, 1917

Transferred to Company 128 of District No. 55 Canadian Forestry Corps in Stirling, Scotland

Mar 1, 1918

Admitted to the 2^nd Scottish General Hospital in Edinburgh with a diagnosis that reads Cyst in his eye

Mar 4, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Apr 24, 1918

Sentenced to 5 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being absent and conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline

May 2, 1918

Admitted to the 2^nd Scottish General Hospital in Edinburgh with a diagnosis that reads Hematuria (blood in the urine) and Bronchitis

May 24, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot in Sunningdale, England for pay purposes while in hospital

Jun 7, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Jun 26, 1918

Transferred to the No. 13 Company, Canadian Forestry Corps in Crowborough

Jun 28, 1918

No. 13 Company disembarked in Havre, France and proceeded to Sandaucourt, France

Jul 3, 1918

Admitted to the USA General Hospital in de Vittel, France with a diagnosis that reads Gastric Trouble

Aug 1, 1918

Discharged to duty from hospital

Aug 23, 1918

Admitted to the No. 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital in Camiers, France with a diagnosis that reads Suspected Appendicitis

Aug 30, 1918

Discharged from hospital and rejoined the 13^th Company, Canadian Forestry Corps

Dec 8, 1918

Admitted to the No. 20 Casualty Clearing Station with a diagnosis that reads sprained left wrist.  He was then transferred to the No. 5 Casualty Clearing Station

Dec 9, 1918

Transferred to the No. 53 Casualty Clearing Station

Dec 11, 1918

Transferred via the No. 12 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 3 Stationary Hospital in Arques, France

Dec 16, 1918

Transferred to the No. 72 General Hospital in Trouville, France

Dec 19, 1918

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the No. 14 Convalescent Depot in Trouville to continue his recovery

Jan 23, 1919

Discharged from the convalescent depot and reported to the CGBD (Canadian General Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Feb 2, 1919

Admitted to the No. 52 Stationary Hospital in Havre, France with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Feb 27, 1919

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Aberdonian

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the No. 4 Canadian General Hospital in Basingstoke

Transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

Mar 7, 1919

Granted a 4 day pass from the hospital

Apr 3, 1919

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Canadian Forestry Corps Depot in Sunningdale

May 10, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 2 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

May 18, 1919

Embarked the SS Aquitania in Southampton

May 25, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 2

May 27, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 323071

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Fenelon Falls, Ontario

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

May 26, 1920

Married to Estelle Lamb in Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Sep 6, 1972

Lawrence Metcalfe died while a patient of the Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and was buried in the Westminster Memorial Park, Toronto, Ontario

Lawrence Metcalfe is remembered on the Fenelon Falls, Ontario War Memorial