Oct 1, 1896

Born in Liverpool, England to John and Sarah Prescott

Nov 4, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59811 (temporary number 564)

Ø  Next of kin given as John Prescott, father, 7 Slade St., Liverpool, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 57^th Regiment

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to 11 Platoon, “E” Company

o   This was later reorganized into 11 Platoon, “C” Company

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

While in Kingston, he played goal for the battalion’s soccer team

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 26, 1915

Forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent

Jun 28, 1915

Sentenced to 120 hours Detention for being AWL (Absent Without Leave)

Sep 8, 1915

Declared to be a Deserter by a Court of Inquiry and struck off the strength of the battalion

All medal entitlement was forfeited