Nov 20, 1893

Born in Eldon Station, Ontario to Neil and Mary (nee Dunlop) Morrison

Mar 18, 1916

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

Ø  Number 724128

Ø  Next of kin given as Mary Morrison, mother, Eldon Station, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer, Bush Work

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

On attesting, he gave his birth year as 1894, not his actual birth year of 1893

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

Sep 11, 1916

Admitted to the Moore Barracks Hospital in Shorncliffe with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Sep 21, 1916

Discharged to duty from hospital

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 Morrison joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France and was posted to “C” Company

Nov 12, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Field Company, Canadian Engineers for duty

Dec 18, 1916

Ceased to be attached to the engineers and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Calonne, France

Dec 25, 1916

Admitted to hospital for medical exam

Dec 27, 1916

Discharged to duty from hospital and rejoined the 21^st Battalion at the front west of Lens, France

Apr 26, 1917

While in the front line just west of the town of Vimy, France, Private Morrison received a shrapnel wound to his face.  He was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 4 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Apr 27, 1917

Transferred to the No. 2 Australian General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Apr 30, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the North Evington Military Hospital in Leicester

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

May 10, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Hillingdon Convalescent Hospital in Uxbridge and noted as suffering from shell shock

Jul 3, 1917

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Sep 5, 1917

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Hastings with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

Sep 17, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Military Hospital in Aldershot

Nov 25, 1917

Transferred to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne and placed in the isolation ward with Diphtheria

Jan 7, 1918

Discharged and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Apr 11, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Apr 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

May 15, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Morrison rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the front line near Mercatel, France

Aug 15, 1918

While the battalion was moving out of the front line to the rear, they were passing through the village of Fouquescourt, France when they were bombarded by enemy gas shells.  Private Morrison was one of 25 men evacuated to the No. 11 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid.  He was then transported to the No. 47 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 17, 1918

Transferred via the No. 24 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Stationary Hospital in Rouen, France

Aug 22, 1918

Transferred to the No. 74 General Hospital in Trouville, France

Aug 30, 1918

Transferred to the No. 13 Convalescent Depot in Trouville

Sep 13, 1918

He had been granted a pass, however he failed to return on time and was sentenced to forfeit 7 day’s pay for his absence

Sep 19, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Sep 25, 1918

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

Sep 27, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Morrison rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the rear area near Le Brullé, 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 attached to “P” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

May 14, 1919

Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool

May 22, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario by train

May 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 277323

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Eldon Station, Ontario

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

Jun 25, 1924

Married to Meta Brown in Toronto, Ontario.  His listed occupation was given as Bridge Tender and his residence as RR #1 Brechin, Ontario

Duncan Morrison died in 1982 and was buried in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton, Ontario