Nov 12, 1881

Born in Tamworth, Ontario to Edward and Margaret (nee Baker) Mouck

Jun 16, 1914

Shown on the nominal roll of the 47^th Frontenac Regiment as a Private in “F” Company

Feb 24, 1916

Attested into the 155^th Battalion CEF in Marlbank, Ontario

Ø  Number 636731

Ø  Next of kin given as Margaret Mouck, mother, Marlbank, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 47^th Frontenac Regiment

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

He gave his birth year as 1884 on attesting, not his actual birth year of 1881

The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area

Oct 17, 1916

Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 28, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott

Dec 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Dec 8, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Mouck joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France and was posted to “C” Company

Aug 15, 1917

During the capture of Hill 70 near Lens, France, Private Mouck was wounded in his left hand and right forearm by shrapnel and evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 16, 1917

Transferred to the No. 2 Stationary Hospital in Abbeville, France

Aug 25, 1917

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France

Sep 15, 1917

Discharged from the convalescent depot and reported to the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Sep 30, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Villers au Bois, France

Dec 5, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Mouck rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Suburban Camp at Villers au Bois, France

Dec 12, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Dec 28, 1917

Rejoined the battalion resting in Auchy au Bois, France from leave

Feb 24, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Mar 4, 1918

While the battalion was in the front line on the outskirts of Lens, France, the Germans conducted a large raid that caused a large number of casualties.  Private Mouck suffered wounds to his left arm and hand as well as his right forearm. 

Mar 5, 1918

Evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid and transferred to the No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station

Mar 9, 1918

Transferred via the No. 16 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 24 General Hospital in Etaples, France

Mar 13, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Newhaven

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Chester War Hospital, near Liverpool.  On admission, his wounds are noted as being “very dirty”.

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

May 11, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jul 19, 1918

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Oct 3, 1918

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

Dec 3, 1918

Attached to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Jan 11, 1919

Embarked the SS Olympic in Southampton

Jan 17, 1919

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

Jan 20, 1919

Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Casualty Company in Kingston

Jan 21, 1919

Granted leave until February 3, 1919

Mar 3, 1919

Admitted to the Queen’s Military Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Ventral Hernia

Mar 7, 1919

He was given the option of having surgery or the use of a canvas belt.  Private Mouck chose the use of the belt and refused the surgery.  A canvas abdominal support belt was supplied

Mar 8, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Mar 13, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 90370

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number C55225

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Marlbank, Ontario Post Office

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Marlbank, Ontario Post Office

Oct 30, 1961

Frederick Melville Mouck died while a patient of the Kingston Ontario General Hospital Veterans Wing and was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Kingston