Jun 17, 1896

Born in Foley Brook, New Brunswick

Aug 25, 1915

Attested into the 55^th Battalion CEF in Sussex, New Brunswick

Ø  Number 445554

Ø  Next of kin given as Sophie Petersen, mother, Fuller Brook, New Brunswick

o   Address later changed to read Foley Brook, New Brunswick

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Lutheran

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

The battalion began training in Sussex, New Brunswick but had moved to Valcartier, Quebec in June, 1915

Aug 30, 1915

Proceeded to Valcartier, Quebec to join the battalion

Oct 30, 1915

Embarked the SS Corsican in Montreal, Quebec

Nov 9, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the Bramshott camp

Apr 15, 1916

Sentenced to 14 days CB (Confined to Barracks) for “Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline”.

Apr 23, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Apr 24, 1916

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

May 15, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Petersen joined the 21^st Battalion in the front line near Voormezeele, Belgium

Sep 15, 1916

During the capture of the sugar factory south of Courcelette, France, Private Petersen received wounds to his left shoulder and was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 11 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Sep 16, 1916

Transferred via the No. 18 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 13 Stationary Hospital in Boulogne, France

Sep 18, 1916

Discharged to base details in Boulogne, France

Sep 21, 1916

Reported to the Canadian Base Depot in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France

Oct 25, 1916

Medical classification changed to PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was unfit for front line duty and transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) at Shoreham on Sea, England

Nov 7, 1916

Attached to the CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for 4 weeks of physical training and exercise

Dec 16, 1916

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Hastings with a diagnosis that reads Orchitis.  Later recorded as VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

Jan 16, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Feb 8, 1917

Transferred to the CRTD (Canadian Railway Troops Depot) in Purfleet and his rank was changed to Sapper

Feb 10, 1917

Transferred to the 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops in Purfleet

Feb 24, 1917

The 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops embarked a ship at Folkestone and disembarked in Boulogne, France

Mar 7, 1917

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Gonorrhea.  He was transported the same day to the No. 49 Casualty Clearing Station

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred via the No. 15 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 39 General Hospital in Havre, France

Mar 25, 1917

Discharged from hospital and reported to the base depot in Havre

Apr 13, 1917

Rejoined the 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops

Nov 13, 1917

He was officially admonished for improperly communicating with the War Office

Mar 1, 1918

Granted 14 days leave to the United Kingdom

Mar 22, 1918

Rejoined the railway troops in France from leave

Apr 8, 1918

Admitted to the No. 26 General Hospital in Etaples, France with a diagnosis that reads Gastritis

Apr 11, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Apr 13, 1918

Transferred to the No. 15 Convalescent Depot in Trouville, France

May 26, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian General Base Depot in Etaples

Jun 4, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Sapper Petersen rejoined the 4^th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops

Nov 7, 1918

Granted permission to marry

Jan 15, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops Depot in Purfleet

Jan 24, 1919

Transferred to the 4^th Reserve Battalion in Witley

Jan 31, 1919

Admitted to the No. 12 Canadian General Hospital in Bramshott with a diagnosis that reads Influenza.  Also noted as Bronchitis

Feb 1, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops Depot in Purfleet for pay purposes while in hospital

Feb 28, 1919

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Mar 19, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Mar 20, 1919

Notice of marriage to Nellie Louisa Brown in Devonport was filed, although the date of the marriage was not recorded

Mar 27, 1919

His marriage was approved

Apr 11, 1919

Sentenced to 8 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being absent for 4 days

May 8, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 5 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

May 15, 1919

Attached to the 1^st CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

Jul 1, 1919

Embarked the SS Melita in Liverpool

Jul 20, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec

Jul 22, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Quebec City, Quebec

Ø  Rank on discharge Sapper

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 329792

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Saint John, New Brunswick

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at RR #1 Salmonhurst, New Brunswick

Apr 13, 1964

Carl Christian Petersen died while a patient of the Choate Memorial Hospital in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA