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May 20, 1893
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Born in Finistere, France to Jean and Marie (nee
Bolloch)
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Mar 30, 1907
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Embarked the SS Pomeranian in Havre, France with
his parents and 6 siblings.
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Apr 11, 1907
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Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and the family
proceeded to Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Jan 5, 1918
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Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act)
of 1917 held at Prince Albert Saskatchewan
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Mar 4, 1918
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Conscripted into the 1st Depot
Battalion, SR (Saskatchewan Regiment) under the MSA in Regina, Saskatchewan
Ø Number 258628
Ø Next of kin given as Jean
Riou, father, Tisdale, Saskatchewan
Ø Previous occupation given as
Farm Labourer
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
Ø Posted to the 5th
Regimental Draft
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Apr 17, 1918
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The 5th Regimental Draft embarked the
SS Melita in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Apr 28, 1918
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the draft
was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott to
continue training
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Sep 11, 1918
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Transferred to the 5th Battalion
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Sep 12, 1918
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Arrived at the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in
Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 5th Battalion
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Sep 16, 1918
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After leaving the base depot, he joined the
Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France
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Sep 27, 1918
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While still at the reinforcement camp, he was
transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Oct 2, 1918
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After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private
Riou joined the 21st Battalion east of Arras, France
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Oct 11, 1918
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During the liberation of Iwuy, France, Private
Riou received a through and through bullet wound to his left arm and was
evacuated to the No. 9 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before
being transported to a casualty clearing station
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Oct 13, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 18 General Hospital in
Camiers, France
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Oct 18, 1918
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital ship
Stad Antwerpen
On arrival in England, he was admitted to the
Royal Hubert Hospital in Woolwich, London
Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario
Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Oct 22, 1918
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Transferred to the Horton County of London War
Hospital in Epsom
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Nov 21, 1918
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Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital
in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Dec 16, 1918
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Attached to the 1st CCD (Canadian
Command Depot) in Witley for therapy and exercise
Granted 10 days sick leave
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Jan 7, 1919
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Discharged from hospital care and transferred to
the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford
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Jan 18, 1919
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Attached to Military District No. 12, Kinmel
Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada
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Feb 1, 1919
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Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool
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Feb 8, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Regina, Saskatchewan where he was Taken On Strength of Military District
No. 12 District Depot
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Feb 14, 1919
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Granted leave until February 28, 1919
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Mar 7, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Regina, Saskatchewan
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A”
issued number 65327
Ø War Service Badge Class “B”
issued number C-45345
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge Tisdale, Saskatchewan
Following his discharge, the British War Medal
and Victory Medals were sent to him at Rassdon, Saskatchewan
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Dec 26, 1923
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Married to Herminie Eugenie Forseille in Zenon
Park, Arborfield, Saskatchewan
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Aug 3, 1971
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Casimir Riou died in Carrot River, Saskatchewan
and was buried in the Saint Lucy’s Cemetery, Arborfield, Saskatchewan
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