Here Harold is seen at Kingston Mills locks on
the Rideau Canal, just north of Kingston with his future wife, Jessie Mae Babcock, at his
side, and her sister.
This is a photo of a collage that was created by Harold's grandson,
John Redmond, as a tribute to his grandfather.
Harold Redmond was born and brought up in Holleford township, north
of Kingston, near the intersection shown above. Note that the road is named after
the family. The white house visible is currently owned by one of his grandsons.
Of interest, about 1 mile north of this intersection, is the home of John Babcock,
Canada's last surviving soldier of WW1. Harold Redmond's wife was a member of that
family.
Photos and service file supplied by
John Redmond
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Summary of
Service Record
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Dec 8, 1894
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Born at Holleford Ontario
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Oct 22, 1917
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MSA (Military Service Act) Medical performed
at Kingston Ontario
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Jan 25, 1918
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Sworn into the 3rd Draft of the 1st
Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment as a draftee under the MSA act of 1917 at
Kingston Ontario
Ø Number 3056375
Ø Next of kin given as James Donnell Redmond (father) of 49 Quebec
Street, Kingston Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as School Teacher
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Free Methodist
Ø Assigned to “A” Company
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Feb 21, 1918
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Embarked the SS Melita at Halifax Nova Scotia
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Mar 4, 1918
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Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded
to Seaford Camp
TOS (Taken On Strength) the 6th
Reserve Battalion
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Aug 9, 1918
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Arrived at CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot,
France) and TOS the 21st Battalion
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Aug 14, 1918
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Left for CC Rein C (Canadian Corps
Reinforcement Camp) at Havre
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Aug 15, 1918
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Arrived at CC Rein C
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Aug 17, 1918
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Left to join unit
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Aug 18, 1918
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Joined the 21st Battalion at Guillaucourt France.
Transcriber’s
note: The Battalion was resting here after severe losses
in the previous week’s fighting
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Apr 3, 1919
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Proceeded to England from Havre
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Apr 4, 1919
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TOS “P” Wing at Witley for
processing for return to Canada
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May 14, 1919
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Embarked the SS Caronia at Liverpool
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May 23, 1919
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Disembarked at Halifax Nova Scotia and boarded
train
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May 24, 1919
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Detrained at Kingston Ontario and discharged
from the CEF
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” issued, No 279944
It is of note that his pay records
show that he was overpaid 5 days pay ($5.50) on discharge.
This was deducted from his War Service Gratuity of $280 at a later date.
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Nov 22, 1921
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British War Medal and Victory Medal sent to
106 Chatham Street, Kingston Ontario
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