Apr 10, 1886

Born in Selo Weshnaishuk, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Russia (now part of the Ukraine)

Jul 15, 1915

Attested into the 59^th Battalion CEF in Barriefield, Ontario

Ø  Number 455119

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Maria Nezboratsky, wife, Selo Weshnaishuk, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Russia

Ø  Previous occupation given as Blacksmith

Ø  Previous military experience given as 5^th Zomorske Polk

Ø  Religion given as Greek Church of England

Ø  Assigned to the battalion’s 2^nd Reinforcing Draft

 
It is apparent that he could not read or write as he signed with an “X” and it is noted as “his mark”.  This accounts for the errors in spelling of his home address and where he was born, as his accent would have been difficult for clerks to properly interpret what he was saying.

 
The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area

Nov 13, 1915

The 2^nd Reinforcing Draft embarked the SS Missanabie in Montreal, Quebec

Nov 23, 1915

Disembarked in Plymouth, England and the draft proceeded to the West Sandling Camp where the men were absorbed into the 39^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

May 25, 1916

Transferred to the CPTD (Canadian Pioneer Training Depot) in Crowborough

Jul 13, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jul 18, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 44 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Aug 8, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Nezboratsky joined the 2^nd Entrenching Battalion in the Halifax Camp, near Reningelst, Belgium

Aug 22, 1916

After leaving the entrenching battalion he joined the 21^st Battalion in the Quebec Camp, near Poperinge, Belgium

Aug 15, 1917

During the battalion’s attack on Hill 70 near Lens, France, Private Nezboratsky received a shrapnel wound to his left leg causing a compound fracture.  He was evacuated to a nearby field ambulance for first aid

Aug 18, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further treatment.

Aug 20, 1917

Transferred via the No. 27 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 18 General Hospital in Camiers

Aug 30, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St David

 
On arrival in England he was admitted to the Berrington War Hospital, Shrewsbury

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

Nov 14, 1917

Transferred to the Convalescent Hospital in Bearwood Park, Epsom

Mar 13, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital in Kirkdale, Liverpool

Apr 15, 1918

Invalided to Canada aboard the Hospital Ship Araguaya, embarking in Liverpool

Apr 25, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario for further treatment

Apr 30, 1918

Admitted to the Queen’s University Military Hospital in Kingston.  X-rays on admission show several pieces of shrapnel remaining his leg and that he walks with a cane.

Jul 2, 1918

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Kingston, Ontario

 
Following the war the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 64 Centre Ave., Toronto, Ontario