Sep 6, 1894

Born in Rancagua, Chile, South America

Apr 14, 1917

Attested into the 254^th Battalion CEF in Prescott, Ontario

Ø  Number 1093411

Ø  Next of kin given as Edwyn reed, brother, Talcahuano, Chile, South America

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Seaman

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

The battalion trained in the Belleville, Ontario area

May 29, 1917

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 9, 1917

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Seaford where it was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Jul 16, 1917

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 for overstaying a pass from July 12 to July 13, 1917 and forfeited total of 16 days pay

Aug 20, 1917

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Abscess in lower jaw

Oct 13, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Nov 14, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

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

Nov 17, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Dec 2, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Reed joined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Suburban Camp near Villers au Bois, France

Mar 16, 1918

Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a fever without a known cause.  This was later changed to read Trench Fever

Mar 23, 1918

Transferred to the Rest Station at the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance

Mar 24, 1918

The No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance was taken over by the No. 2 Canadian Field Ambulance

Mar 27, 1918

Transferred to the rest station at the No. 12 Canadian Field Ambulance

Mar 29, 1918

Transferred to the No. 23 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Mar 31, 1918

Transferred via the No. 9 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Boulogne, France

Apr 5, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Jan Breydel

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the 2^nd Western General Hospital in Manchester

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

Apr 13, 1918

Transferred to the Newberry Hospital, Victoria Park, Manchester

Jun 11, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jul 31, 1918

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training in Seaford

Granted 10 days sick leave

Nov 27, 1918

Proceeded to the 1^st Canadian Command Depot in Witley

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and was posted to the Depot Company in Witley

Nov 28, 1918

Medical exam in Witley notes that he complains of weakness and headaches.  He has not been able to carry on for the last 2 months.  He is anemic and emaciated and has the appearance of a very debilitated man

Dec 11, 1918

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

Dec 23, 1918

Embarked the SS Tunisian in Liverpool

Jan 4, 1919

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

Jan 5, 1919

Granted leave until January 19, 1919

Jan 27, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Concepcion, Chile, South America

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 1032 Freire St., Concepcion, Chile, South America