Oct 18, 1873

Born in Tecumseh, Ontario

Apr 9, 1916

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Number 724226

Ø  Next of kin not given

o   Later given as Mrs. Joseph Gauthier, sister, RR #2 Maidstone, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Moulder

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

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

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Parent joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

Nov 28, 1916

Admitted to a field ambulance sick

Dec 4, 1916

Proceeded to the Canadian Base Depot in Havre and classified PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was not fit for front line service

Dec 10, 1916

Attached to the Canadian Corps Headquarters for duty with the Canadian Composite Company

Dec 31, 1916

Sentenced to 10 days CB (Confined to Barracks) for being absent from his billet after 9 pm and for procuring alcohol

Feb 7, 1917

To be employed with the No. 6 Field Supply Depot, ASC (Army Service Corps)

Mar 24, 1917

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Influenza and placed in the Division Rest Station there

Mar 29, 1917

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

Mar 31, 1917

Transferred via the No. 18 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the St. John Ambulance Brigade Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 6, 1917

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Apr 7, 1917

Transferred to the No. Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France

May 11, 1917

Discharged from the convalescent depot and reported to the Canadian Base Depot in Havre

May 23, 1917

Attached to the Canadian Corps Composite Company for duty

Nov 17, 1917

Sentenced to 14 days Confined to Barracks, 4 extra tours of guard duty and forfeited 21 day’s pay for being drunk while on Guard Duty

Feb 14, 1918

Sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment No. 2 for leaving his post as a sentry at the “B” Army Dump for 15 minutes without permission

Feb 19, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool

Feb 28, 1918

Employed at the 1^st Army Dumps

May 5, 1918

Transferred to the 2^nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion near Carency, France

Jan 10, 1919

Transferred to the General Depot in Witley, England and attached to the No. 1 CCD (Canadian Command Depot)

Feb 15, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 2 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 25, 1919

Embarked the SS Megantic in Liverpool

Mar 5, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 2 Casualty Company at the Exhibition Camp

Mar 8, 1919

Granted leave until March 22, 1919

Mar 31, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge  Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge RR #2 Maidstone, Ontario

Private Parent was entitled to receive the British War Medal and Victory Medals however there is no indication in the service file they were ever sent to him

Aug 29, 1927

William Parent died in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario and was buried in the Sainte Anne Cemetery, Tecumseh, Ontario