Oct 1, 1893

Born at Ormagh Ireland

Feb 21, 1916

Shown on payroll of the 164^th Battalion as a Pte.

Jul 21, 1916

Attested into the 164^th Battalion at Campbellville Ontario 

Ø      Number 663522

Ø      Next of kin given as John Ramsey (friend) of Campbellville Ontario (later changed to Eden Mills PO, Ontario)

o       Next of kin was later changed to 58895, Oliver Roberts of the BEF

Ø      Stated to be single

Ø      Previous occupation given as “Farmer”

Ø      No previous military experience given

Ø      Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø      The only distinguishing mark recorded is “prominent nose”

Mar 3, 1917

Will made out leaving entire estate to Mr John Alexander Ramsey of RR #1 Campbellville Ontario

Apr 12, 1917

Embarked the SS Carpathia at Halifax

Apr 22, 1917

Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded to East Sandling Camp, hear Hythe, Kent

Apr 23, 1917

TOS (Taken On Strength) the 2^nd Reserve Battalion at East Sandling Camp

May 27, 1917

SOS (Struck Off Strength) on transfer to the 164^th Battalion

Mar 5, 1918

Awarded a Good Conduct Badge

Mar 8, 1918

Attached to the 119^th Battalion

Mar 19, 1918

Ceases to be attached to the 119^th Battalion and attached to the 125^th Battalion

Mar 28, 1918

Ceases to be attached to 125^th Battalion

Mar 29, 1918

SOS 164^th Battalion on transfer to the 21^st Battalion

Mar 30, 1918

Arrived at No 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) and TOS the 21^st Battalion

Apr 3, 1918

Left 2 CIBD for CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp)

Apr 10, 1918

Left CC Rein C to join unit

Apr 12, 1918

Joined the 21^st Battalion in the field

Aug 26, 1918

Admitted to 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) then transferred to CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) with a shrapnel wound to right foot

Sep 1, 1918

Transferred to No 2 Canadian General Hospital at Le Treport leg amputated 

Died due to hemorrhaging

Mount-Houn Military Cemetery
Le Treport, France

British War Medal and Victory Medals, along with the Death Plaque and Scroll, were sent to his friend, Mr John Ramsey at RR #1 Campbellville Ontario.  There was no Memorial Cross issued as there was no eligible recipient.