Feb 7, 1889

Born in Petrolia, Ontario to Joseph William and Mary Catharine (nee Taylor) Reid

Jun 26, 1908

Shown on the 27^th Regiment roll in Goderich, Ontario as a member of “A” Company with the rank of Sergeant

Jun 19, 1909

Shown on the 27^th Regiment roll in London, Ontario as a member of “A” Company with the rank of Colour Sergeant

Jun 16, 1913

Married to Pearl Ethel Rose in Petrolia, Ontario

Apr 7, 1915

Shown on payroll of the 34^th Battalion CEF

 Ø  Number A3098

Jun 15, 1915

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Sep 9, 1915

Attested into the 70^th Battalion CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Number 123229

Ø  Next of kin given as Pearl Ethel Reid, wife, Box 360 Petrolia, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Commercial Traveller

Ø  Previous military experience given as 11 years in the 27^th Regiment, St. Clair Borderers, Canadian Militia

Ø  Religion given as Baptist

Ø  Appointed to rank of Provisional CSM (Company Sergeant Major)

Ø  Assigned to “A” Company

Apr 24, 1916

Embarked the SS Lapland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

His rank is shown on the Embarkation Roll as Colour Sergeant

May 5, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe

 
Appointed to the provisional rank of Sergeant

May 30, 1916

Reverted to the rank of Private

Jun 5, 1916

Attended the NCO’s (Non-Commissioned Officer’s) Course

Jul 10, 1916

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling and employed as a Bayonet Instructor

Oct 31, 1916

Admitted to the Shorncliffe Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Adenoiditis and surgery was performed to remove his adenoids

Nov 22, 1916

Discharged to duty from hospital

Jan 4, 1917

Transferred to the newly formed 6^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling.  Shortly after the formation of the battalion it was moved to Seaford to train reinforcements for the front

Jan 25, 1917

Attended the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital in Folkestone with a diagnosis that reads Catarrh.  He left hospital without permission and returned to the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Jan 27, 1917

Admitted to the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital in Folkestone with a diagnosis that reads Catarrh, Otitis Media and Neurasthenia.

 
All of his symptoms were deemed to be psychological and improved with counselling

Feb 27, 1917

Transferred to the Granville Special Hospital in Bramshott with a diagnosis that reads Acute Catarrh

Mar 27, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Apr 5, 1917

Admitted to the Rochester Row Hospital in London with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

 
He was transferred the same day to the Colchester Military Hospital in Colchester

Apr 14, 1917

Transferred to the Military Hospital in Warlingham

May 18, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bromley

Jun 6, 1917

Discharged to duty with the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford from hospital

Jul 24, 1917

Granted sick leave until August 3, 1917

Aug 27, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Aug 28, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France as part of a draft of 448 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Sep 6, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Reid joined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Villers Au Bois, France and was assigned to “B” Company

Sep 9, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Dec 1, 1917

Attached to the 4^th Brigade Headquarters for duty as an Observer

Dec 7, 1917

While carrying food rations to the Scout Section he tripped and fell, wrenching his knee.  He reported to the Brigade Medical Officer for treatment, and then carried on with his duties

Dec 9, 1917

Admitted to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Dislocated Cartlidge in Left Knee.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance.  Arthritis was also added to the diagnosis

Dec 14, 1917

Transferred to the No. 12 Field Ambulance Rest Station

Dec 20, 1917

Discharged to duty from the field ambulance

Dec 21, 1917

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Auchy au Bois, France

Apr 9, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance and transferred the same day to the nearby Casualty Clearing Station with a diagnosis that reads ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection of the left knee

Apr 10, 1918

Transferred to the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 16, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Carisbrooke Castle

  

 
On arrival in England he was admitted to the No. 4 Canadian General Hospital in Basingstoke

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

Jun 18, 1918

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) in Eastbourne to continue his recovery

Aug 22, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads ICT Left Knee

Aug 30, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital in Buxton

Sep 3, 1918

Transferred to the Granville Canadian Special Hospital in Buxton

Dec 12, 1918

Ceased to be attached to the 3^rd CCD and transferred to the No. 5 Canadian Special Hospital in Kirkdale

Jan 13, 1919

Embarked the Hospital Ship Essequibo in Liverpool to be invalided to Canada

  

TOS the No. 1 District Depot in London, Ontario

Jan 25, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to London, Ontario

 
On arrival in London he was admitted to the London Military Convalescent Hospital

Jan 29, 1919

Granted sick leave with subsistence until February 12, 1919

Mar 7, 1919

Transferred to the No. 2 District Depot on being admitted to the Brant House Military Hospital in Burlington, Ontario

 
X-Rays show Osteo Arthritis in the left knee

Mar 16, 1919

Transferred back to the No. 1 District Depot in London posted to the hospital section and readmitted to the London Military Convalescent Hospital

Apr 9, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital and posted to the Casualty Company, No. 1 District Depot, London

Apr 12, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Sergeant

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 256014

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number 52849

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Box 360 Petrolia, Ontario

 
Following his discharge, the British War Medal (below) and Victory Medals were sent to him at Box 360, Petrolia, Ontario

Following the war, he was employed as a manager with the British American Oil Company in Leamington, Ontario.  He served as an Alderman in Petrolia, a Grand Superintendent for the London District of the Royal Arch Masons and as a President of the Leamington Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Jan 27, 1976

John Charles Reid died in Petrolia, Ontario and was buried in the Hillsdale Cemetery in Petrolia along with his wife.