Aug 26, 1886

Born in Babeary, Taunton, Somersetshire, England to Thomas and Susan (nee Doherty) Oldroyd

May 1, 1913

Embarked the SS Scotian in London

May 12, 1913

Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Brockville, Ontario

Nov 7, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59761 (temporary number 377)

Ø  Next of kin given as T.R. Oldroyd, Babeary, Taunton, Somersetshire, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Cheesemaker

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

o   This was later reorganized into “B” Company

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

Feb 16, 1915

Admitted to Kingston Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Influenza

Feb 19, 1915

Discharged to duty from hospital

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

Jun 4, 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

Dec 8, 1915

While in the front line trench near Voormezeele, Belgium, on the Ypres Salient, Percival Oldroyd was shot in the arm, fracturing the Humerus bone and he was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 2 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station). 

Dec 11, 1915

Transferred to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Dec 13, 1915

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Manor House Hospital in Folkestone

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion for pay purposes while in hospital

Jan 19, 1916

Transferred to the Goudhurst Military Hospital

Feb 15, 1916

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

Mar 6, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Monks Horton.  On admission it was noted that he could not raise his right arm above a 45 degree angle.

Mar 8, 1916

Transferred to the Granville Canadian Special Hospital in Ramsgate

May 11, 1916

Attached to the Monks Horton Hospital for 4 weeks of physical training

May 25, 1916

Percy Oldroyd had been granted a day pass and failed to return and was declared to be AWL (Absent Without Leave) at 9.00 pm

May 27, 1916

Reported into the hospital from being absent and was sentenced to 3 days Field Punishment No. 2 and forfeited a total of 6 days pay for his absence

Jun 22, 1916

Granted permission to marry.  His next of kin was changed a short time later to Mrs. Betty Oldroyd, wife, 34 Denmark Road, Ramsgate, Kent, England

Feb 13, 1917

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

May 10, 1917

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 for an unrecorded offence

Jun 5, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jun 6, 1917

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

Aug 2, 1917

While still at the base depot, Percy Oldroyd was classified PB (Permanent Base), meaning he was not fit for front line duty

Sep 20, 1917

Transferred to the Military Services Department and attached to the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) for duty

Nov 3, 1917

Admitted to the No. 2 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Synovitis in left knee.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 17 Casualty Clearing Station

Nov 5, 1917

Transferred to the No. 8 Stationary Hospital in Wimereux

Transferred to the base depot while in hospital

Nov 22, 1917

Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in Boulogne

Nov 26, 1917

Discharged to the No. 3 Rest Camp north of Etaples

Nov 29, 1917

Transferred to the No. 2 Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples

Feb 16, 1918

Classified B2, meaning he was only fit for non combat base duty in either England or France because of the Synovitis in his knee

Mar 20, 1918

Appointed to the rank of Acting Corporal with pay

Apr 7, 1918

Reverted to the rank of Private

Apr 21, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool

May 1, 1918

Transferred to Canadian Forestry Corps No. 9 District and posted to the 35^th Company Headquarters for duty in Albert, France

Jul 21, 1918

Granted leave until August 4, 1918

Aug 5, 1918

Rejoined the headquarters from leave

Aug 6, 1918

Ceased to be attached to the Headquarters but remained with the 35^th Company,

Jan 18, 1919

Transferred to the CFCBD (Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot) in Sunningdale, England

Mar 1, 1919

Transferred to the 18^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Mar 7, 1919

Forfeited 4 days pay for being absent from March 2 to March 6, 1919

Apr 8, 1919

Transferred to 3 Wing, Kinmel Park pending return to Canada

May 3, 1919

Embarked the SS Royal George in Liverpool.  His wife Betty, remained behind in England

May 14, 1919

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

May 16, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 190770

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Almonte, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Almonte, Ontario.  These medals were returned as undeliverable.

Mar 17, 1920

Married to Charlotte Elizabeth Lodge in the St. Paul’s Church, Almonte, Ontario

May 4, 1920

Percy’s wife Betty and 3 year old son Raymond embarked the SS Grampian in London, England

May 15, 1920

Percy’s wife disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to Almonte, Ontario

On arriving in Almonte, to her surprise, Betty discovered that Percy had married a second woman and she contacted police and a warrant was issued for his arrest for Bigamy.  It is unclear what happened after this, as I could not determine if Percy had ever been arrested.