Jul 5, 1896

Born in Wroxeter, Ontario to Robert and Margaret (nee McKay) Ross

Feb 14, 1916

Attested into the 160^th Battalion CEF in Kincardine, Ontario

Ø  Number 651715

Ø  Next of kin given as Robert Ross, Box 144 Kincardine, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Engineer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to “D” Company

The battalion initially trained in Walkerton, Ontario before moving to London, Ontario June 21, 1916 to continue training

Promoted to the provisional rank of Sergeant

Mar 1, 1916

Attended the School of Instruction in Montreal, Quebec

Oct 17, 1916

Appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant and embarked the SS Metagama in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 28, 1916

Disembarked in Birkenhead, England and proceeded to Witley

Nov 5, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Jan 13, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Jan 14, 1917

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength the 21^st Battalion

Jan 25, 1917

After leaving the base depot, A/Sgt Ross joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Ruitz, France

Feb 13, 1917

Reverted to the rank of Private

Feb 23, 1917

Placed under the command of the 18^th Battalion in the front line west of Thelus, France

Mar 2, 1917

Transferred to the 18^th Battalion CEF

Mar 9, 1917

Joined the 18^th Battalion at Mont St. Eloi, France

Jun 24, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Aug 9, 1917

During a raid on the German front line at the base of Vimy Ridge near Thelus, private Ross received shrapnel wounds to his arms and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 23 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 12, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Pieter de Coninck

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Queen Alexandra’s Military Hospital in Millbank/Westminster, London

Transferred to the WORD (Western Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Oct 9, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bromley

Oct 22, 1917

Discharged from hospital and attached to the 2^nd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Dec 18, 1917

Medical exam at Bramshott notes

Ø  Patient suffers from DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart)

Ø  Should improve with light duty

Ø  4 weeks of light duty recommended

Jan 22, 1918

Attached to the Canadian Composite Company for duty

Feb 12, 1918

Attached to the 4^th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott

Feb 18, 1918

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

Feb 23, 1918

Embarked the SS Grampian in Liverpool

Mar 17, 1918

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to London, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of the Military District No. 1 Casualty Unit in London

Apr 9, 1918

Transferred to the Military District No. 1 Special Service Company in London

May 1, 1918

Transferred to the 1^st Battalion Canadian Garrison Regiment Casualty Company in London

Jul 11, 1918

Medical Board in London notes

Ø  Suffers from Nervous Debility

Ø  Does not sleep well, suffers from dizzy spells and is short of breath

Ø  Perspires easily

Ø  Man is not able to carry on and board recommends discharge from military service

Jul 19, 1918

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Box 144 Kincardine, Ontario

Following the end of the war, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Box 144 Kincardine, Ontario

Jul 20, 1922

Married to Juanita Ione (Grace) Taylor in Walkerton, Ontario

Jun 27, 1959

David Gordon Ross died while a patient of the Westminster Hospital in London, Ontario and was buried in the Kincardine, Ontario Cemetery