Wilfred "Fred" Alexandre Mulligan


Sep 7, 1896

Born in Ottawa, Ontario to Alexandre and Matilda (nee Blondin) Mulligan

 

Nov 8, 1917

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario

 

Feb 4, 1918

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Number 3320586

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. A. Mulligan, mother, 27 Pine St., Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Munition Worker

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 1st Regimental Draft

 

Feb 8, 1918

The 1st Regimental Draft left Ottawa for Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

Feb 12, 1918

Embarked the SS Lapland in Halifax, Nova Scotia as part of the 1st Regimental Draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, EOR

 

 

Feb 24, 1918

Disembarked in Glasgow, Scotland and proceeded to Seaford, England where the draft was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion to continue training

 

Jun 10, 1918

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Jun 11, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st Battalion

 

Jun 17, 1918

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

 

Aug 7, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Mulligan joined the 21st Battalion west of Marcelcave, France and was posted to “C” Company

 

Dec 9, 1918

Admitted to the No. 64 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) with a diagnosis that reads ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection of his right heel

 

Dec 13, 1918

Transferred via the No. 35 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Australian General Hospital in Boulogne, France

 

Jan 14, 1919

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Cambria

 

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Whipps Cross War Hospital, in Leytonstone, an affiliated hospital of the Colchester War Hospital

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

 

Jan 17, 1919

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

 

Feb 3, 1919

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Seaford

Granted 10 days sick leave

 

Feb 20, 1919

Ceased to be attached and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Feb 21, 1919

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

 

Apr 10, 1919

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

 

May 3, 1919

Embarked the SS Mauretania in Southampton

 

 

May 9, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

 

May 12, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 190230

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Ottawa, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 27 Pine St., Ottawa, Ontario

 

Jun 14, 1922

Married to Mary Bridget Hill in Ottawa, Ontario

 

May 18, 1966

Wilfred Alexandre Mulligan died at home in Ottawa, Ontario and was buried in the Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa

 

 
 

 


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