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Jan 7, 1895
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Born in Osnabruck Centre,
Ontario to William Gordon and Theresa Jane (nee Morgan) Papst
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Feb 9, 1904
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His mother, Theresa Papst,
passed away in Osnabruck Centre
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Nov 25, 1908
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After remarrying in 1905, his father,
William Papst, passed away in Osnabruck Centre
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Apr 1, 1916
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Attested into the 154th
Battalion CEF in Cornwall, Ontario
Ø Number 634098
Ø Next of kin given
as Mrs. J. Shaver, sister, Avonmore, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation
given as Drover
Ø No previous
military experience given
Ø Religion given as
Presbyterian
The battalion trained in the
Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario
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Apr 24, 1916
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Admitted to the Cornwall
Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Hernia.
Surgery was performed to the correct the problem
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May 15, 1916
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Discharged to duty from
hospital
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Oct 25, 1916
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Embarked the SS Mauretania in
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Oct 31, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool,
England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott to continue training
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Nov 17, 1916
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Appointed to the rank of
Acting Lance Corporal with pay
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Jan, 28 1917
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Transferred to the 156th
Battalion in Witley and then to the 161st Battalion. These orders were later rescinded.
Transferred to the newly
formed 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford to continue training
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Apr 21, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 22, 1917
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 1,886
reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion and reverted to the rank of Private
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May 11, 1917
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After leaving the base depot
he joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin as part
of a draft of 34 reinforcements destined to join the 21st
Battalion
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Jun 12, 1917
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion, Private Papst finally joined the 21st Battalion resting
in the huts at Coupigny, France
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Jan 30, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Feb 14, 1918
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Rejoined the battalion from
leave
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Apr 2, 1918
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The previous evening the
battalion came under a severe enemy artillery barrage and the battalion
suffered many casualties, both killed and wounded. Private Papst received severe shrapnel wounds
to his right leg and arms. He was
evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before
being transferred to the No. 29 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further
treatment.
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Apr 8, 1918
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After being transported via
the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train), he was admitted to the No. 1 Canadian
General Hospital in Etaples where his right leg was amputated and he was
placed on the seriously ill list
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Apr 9, 1918
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After developing Diffuse
Bronchitis, Private John Papst died of his wounds and was buried in the
Etaples Military Cemetery, Etaples, France
Following the war the British
War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to
his sister, Mrs. J.W. Shaver, Avonmore, Ontario
There was no Memorial Cross
issued
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