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Jul 19, 1892
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Born in Chipping, Sodbury, Gloucestershire,
England
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Jul 1, 1913
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Shown on the payroll of “G” Company, 57th
Regiment, Peterborough Ontario Rangers with the rank of Private
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Jun 2, 1914
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Married to May Entwistle in Peterborough, Ontario
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Jun 22, 1914
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Shown on the payroll of “G” Company, 57th
Regiment, Peterborough Rangers with the rank of Sergeant
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Nov 4, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59815 (temporary number 565)
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs. A Pullen, wife, 184 George St.,
Peterborough, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Machinist
Ø Previous military service given as 57th Regiment,
Peterborough Rangers for 2 years
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Posted to 9 Platoon, “E” Company
o This was later reorganized into 9 Platoon, “C” Company
The 21st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario
area through the winter of 1914-15.
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue
training
Shortly after his arrival in England, his wife May
followed and her address was changed to Kingscote Tetbury, Gloucestershire,
England
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Jun 23, 1915
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Appointed to the provisional rank of Lance
Corporal with pay
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Jul 1, 1915
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Confirmed in the rank of Lance Corporal
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion
proceeded to St. Omer
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Feb 9, 1916
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Granted 9 days leave
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Feb 21, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion resting in La Clytte,
Belgium
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Feb 24, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a
diagnosis that reads Weak Feet
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Feb 29, 1916
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Transferred to the ADMS (Assistant Director of
Medical Services) on being diagnosed with Flat Feet
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Mar 1, 1916
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Attached to the 2nd Canadian Division
Convalescent Company for light duty
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Jul 1, 1916
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Proceeded the base depot in Havre, France for
medical exam
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Aug 27, 1916
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Transferred to the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in
the Rouelles Camp, Havre and classified TB (Temporary Base) meaning he was
temporarily unfit for front line duty
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Aug 28, 1916
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Classified PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was now
permanently unfit for front line duty
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Sep 8, 1916
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Attached to the Canadian Corps Composite Company
for light duty
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Nov 4, 1916
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Awarded the Good Conduct Badge
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May 13, 1917
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Posted to permanent guard duty at the “B” Camp at
La Clytte, Belgium
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Jun 1, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Jun 14, 1917
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Rejoined his unit in La Clytte, Belgium
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Feb 19, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool and
posted to the 1st Army Dump for duty
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May 6, 1918
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Transferred to the 2nd Canadian
Infantry Works Battalion with headquarters at Carency, France
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May 22, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 74 Field Ambulance with
dental problems
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May 23, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 30 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station) for treatment
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Jun 3, 1918
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Discharged to duty from the clearing station and
rejoined the works battalion
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Sep 14, 1918
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The 2nd Canadian Infantry Works
Battalion was disbanded and Private Pullen was transferred to the 2nd
Canadian Infantry Works Company at Hendecourt lés Cagnicourt, France
Promoted to the rank of Corporal
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Jan 10, 1919
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Transferred to the General Base Depot and
attached to the 1st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Witley,
England
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Jan 29, 1919
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Forfeited 2 days pay for being absent
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Mar 3, 1919
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Attached to the 1st CDD (Canadian
Discharge Depot) in Buxton
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Apr 23, 1919
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Embarked the SS Metagama in Liverpool with his
wife May
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May 2, 1919
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Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec
Taken On Strength the Quebec Depot Clearing
Services Command in Quebec City, Quebec
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May 5, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF on Quebec City, Quebec
Ø Rank on discharge Corporal
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 303207
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge Kingston, Ontario
Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star,
British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 40 Division St.,
Kingston, Ontario. In addition, he was
later awarded the Long Service Medal, the Efficiency Medal and the King
George VI Coronation Medals.
Arthur Pullen joined the Princess of Wales’ Own
Regiment and served as Orderly Room Sergeant in 1933 and in 1936 was serving
as Quartermaster Sergeant. By 1942 he
had been promoted to Company Sergeant Major.
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Following his discharge, and until his sudden
death, Arthur Pullen was active with the Kingston club of the 21st
Battalion Association and the Royal Canadian Legion in Kingston.
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May 31, 1955
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Arthur Pullen died suddenly at home in Kingston,
Ontario and was buried in the Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston
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Arthur Pullen is
remembered on the Wall of Honour in Peterborough, Ontario
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