Sep 24, 1895

Born in Fenelon Falls, Ontario to Thomas and Laura Belle (nee Ward) Quibell

Dec 2, 1914

Married to Margaret Pearl Metcalfe in Lindsay, Ontario

Nov 15, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Ø  Number 725520

Ø  Next of kin given as Maggie Quibell, wife, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Shingle Joiner

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

Initially Wilbert had volunteered with No. 5 Company, 45^th Regiment in Fenelon Falls.  He was soon transferred to the 93^rd Battalion in Peterborough before attesting into the 109^th Battalion. 

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

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 TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Quibell joined the 21^st Battalion in Bully Grenay, France and was posted to No. 10 Platoon, “C” Company

Dec 8, 1916

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 1 for being absent from Quarters for 3 hours and for being drunk

May 19, 1917

Attached to the 4^th TMB (Trench Mortar Battery) for duty

Aug 15, 1917

During the attack at Hill 70 near Lens, France, Private Quibell received a shrapnel wound to his left hand and was evacuated to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Aug 16, 1917

Transferred to the No. 11 General Hospital in Camiers for treatment

Aug 27, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the 2/1^st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Sep 27, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Oct 8, 1917

On being discharged from hospital care, he was transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Nov 20, 1917

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Acute Bronchitis

Nov 26, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Dec 27, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 28, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) and Taken On Strength the 21^st Battalion

Jan 1, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)

Jan 21, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Quibell rejoined the 21^st Battalion’s “C” Company in reserve in La Coulotte, France

Aug 8, 1918

During the liberation of the town of Marcelcave, France, Private Quibell was reported Missing in Action

He was found suffering from the effects of a gas shell and was evacuated to the No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 5 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station). 

It should be noted that this was the same day that the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel EW Jones DSO was killed by a machine gun bullet

Aug 9, 1918

Because of the seriousness of his condition, he was loaded onto the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train) and transported to the No. 5 General Hospital in Rouen

Aug 13, 1918

Transferred via the No. 5 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 72 General Hospital in Trouville

Aug 16, 1918

Transferred to the No. 15 Convalescent Depot in Trouville

Sep 18, 1918

After leaving the convalescent depot, he joined the Canadian Infantry Base Depot

Sep 25, 1918

After leaving the base depot he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp

Sep 27, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Quibell rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting west of Quéant, France

Oct 11, 1918

During the attack on Iwuy, France, Private Quibell was wounded again and evacuated to the No. 9 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station

Oct 12, 1918

Transported via the No. 17 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 56 General Hospital in Etaples

Oct 20, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Stad Antwerpen

On arrival in England, he was admitted to County of Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

Nov 30, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom.  On admission he was noted as being thin and anemic

Dec 16, 1918

Discharged from hospital with 10 days sick leave.

Instructed to report to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Witley on completion of leave to receive Physical Therapy

Jan 14, 1919

On being discharged from hospital care he was transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Jan 21, 1919

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

Feb 10, 1919

Embarked the SS Royal George in Liverpool

Feb 20, 1919

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

Feb 23, 1919

Granted leave until March 10, 1919

Mar 17, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 87691

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 148 Park St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 148 Park St., Peterborough, Ontario

Jan 10, 1922

Address changed to read Silver Lake, Victoria County, north of Lindsay, Ontario

During WW2, Wilbert Quibell volunteered to serve in the Home Guard with the rank of Sergeant.

Mar 14, 1961

Wilbert Edward Quibell died while a patient of the Lindsay, Ontario Hospital

Wilbert Quibell is honoured on both the WW1 and WW2 war memorials
in Fenelon Falls, Ontario