George Frederick Moore


Dec 9, 1895

Born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

 

Apr 15, 1914

Embarked the SS Montfort in Antwerp, Belgium

 

 

Apr 29, 1914

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Rawdon, Ontario

 

Nov 5, 1914

Attested into the 21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

 

Ø  Number 59669 (temporary number 662)

Ø  Next of kin given as F. Moore, father, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “E” Company

o   This was later reorganized into No. 9 Platoon, “C” Company

The 21st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.

 

Dec 14, 1914

Admitted to Kingston Hospital with inflamed tonsils

 

Dec 22, 1914

Discharged to duty from hospital

 

Jan 30, 1915

Forfeited 2 day’s pay for an unrecorded offence

 

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

 

 

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

 

Jul 9, 1915

Forfeited 7 day’s pay and sentenced to 168 hours Detention for being AWL (Absent Without Leave) from July 3 to July 9, 1915

 

Sep 1, 1915

Forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent

 

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

 

 

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

 

Jan 20, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Local Peritonitis.  He was then transferred to the Division Rest Station in Godewaersvelde, France

 

Feb 1, 1916

Transferred to the No. 8 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) when he developed Appendicitis

 

Feb 3, 1916

Transferred via the No. 3 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the St. John Ambulance Brigade Hospital in Etaples, France

 

Feb 29, 1916

Discharged from hospital to the Convalescent Camp in Etaples

 

Mar 5, 1916

Transferred to the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and classified TB (Temporary Base) meaning he was not fit for front line duty

 

Mar 6, 1916

Admitted to the No. 2 General Hospital in Etaples with a diagnosis that reads NYD (Not Yet Determined)

 

Mar 7, 1916

Transferred to the No. 6 Stationary Hospital in Havre

 

Mar 8, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

 

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Taplow and the diagnosis was changed to read Acute Appendicitis 

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

 

Mar 14, 1916

Surgery was performed to remove his appendix

 

Mar 17, 1916

Pneumonia was added to the diagnosis

 

May 20, 1916

Recovered sufficiently to perform light duties in the hospital ward

 

Jun 10, 1916

Transferred to the Hillingdon House Convalescent Hospital in Uxbridge

 

Jul 8, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Aug 9, 1916

Discharged from hospital and transferred to the 39th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

 

Sep 27, 1916

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Sep 28, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 99 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion

 

Oct 14, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Moore rejoined the 21st Battalion resting in Divion, France

 

Oct 22, 1916

Attended the Stokes Mortar Course at Le Touquet, France

 

Nov 1, 1916

Rejoined the battalion from the Stokes course

 

Dec 9, 1916

Attended Medical Services for medical classification

 

Jan 26, 1917

Transferred to the CAMC D (Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot) and posted to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom for duty

 

Jan 30, 1917

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Enteralgia, (abdominal pain)

 

Jan 31, 1917

Transferred to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance

 

Feb 21, 1917

Transferred to the No. 8 British Red Cross Hospital in Le Touquet, France and the diagnosis was changed to read PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), often called Trench Fever

 

Feb 26, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Grantully Castle

 

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Lord Derby War Hospital in Warrington

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

 

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

 

Mar 21, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Apr 19, 1917

Medical Board at Epsom notes that he has Flat Feet, with painful callouses on the soles of both feet.  The board determines that he cannot do any marching and recommend he be classified as Permanent Base Duty

 

May 5, 1917

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and attached to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom for duty

 

May 13, 1917

Transferred to the CAMC (Canadian Army Medical Corps) and posted to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom for duty

 

May 16, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Jun 1, 1918

Granted 6 days leave

 

Oct 31, 1918

Attached to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom for duty

 

Nov 13, 1918

Granted permission to marry

 

Dec 1, 1918

Next of kin changed to read Mrs. Marie Claire Moore, wife, c/o Mrs. C. Field, High St., Ashtead, Surrey, England

 

Dec 4, 1918

Attached to the No. 16 Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Orpington for duty

 

Dec 14, 1918

Ceased to be attached to the Orpington Hospital and returned to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom for duty

 

Feb 15, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Depot and remained attached to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Apr 15, 1919

Ceased to be attached and taken on the permanent strength of the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Jun 2, 1919

Attached to the No. 2 CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in London for discharge

Discharged from the CEF in London, England

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge c/o Mrs. Field, High St., Ashtead, Surrey, England

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Mrs. Field, High St., Ashtead, Surrey, England

 

May 30, 1961

George Frederick Moore died in Fetcham, Surrey, England

 


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