Feb 19, 1877

Born in Belleville, Ontario to Alexander and Martha (nee Kiser) Rushlow

There is some confusion as to his actual birth year as he gave differing birth years ranging from 1877 to 1883.  This may be in part due to the fact that he could not read or write.

Mar 6, 1899

Married to Lillian Brown in Belleville, Ontario

Jun 13, 1916

Attested into the 155^th Battalion CEF in Belleville, Ontario

Ø  Number 637172

Ø  Next of kin given as Lillian Rushlow, wife, 192½ Church St., Belleville, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 15^th Battalion, Argyll Light Infantry for 13 years in Belleville, Ontario

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Louis Rushlow could not read or write and signed his papers with an “X” and noted as “his mark”

The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area

Oct 17, 1916

Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 28, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott

Dec 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 6, 1916

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

Dec 8, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Rushlow joined the 21^st Battalion in Bully Grenay, France

Mar 14, 1917

Admitted to the No. 2 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) sick

Mar 15, 1917

Transported to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance and the diagnosis was changed to read Myalgia and placed in the CCRS (Canadian Corps Rest Station)

Mar 22, 1917

Transported to the No. 22 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Mar 25, 1917

Transported via the No. 18 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France

Apr 9, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Newhaven

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the 1^st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham and DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart) was added to the diagnosis

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

Jul 18, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Aug 1, 1917

Attached to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and exercise

Sep 11, 1917

Ceased to be attached to the command depot and reported to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

Oct 4, 1917

Transferred to the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion

Proceeded to France to join the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion

Oct 6, 1917

Arrived at the CGB (Canadian General Base) Depot in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion

Oct 8, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Rushlow joined the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion in Ypres, Belgium

Nov 5, 1917

Admitted to the No. 13 FA (Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), sometimes referred to as Trench Fever.  He was transported the same day to the No. 41 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Nov 7, 1917

Transported via the No. 22 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Stationary Hospital in Abbeville, France

Dec 6, 1917

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France

Dec 14, 1917

Classified B1, meaning he was not fit for front line duty

Dec 22, 1917

Reported to the Canadian Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jan 31, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private Rushlow rejoined the 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion in Souchez, France

Feb 27, 1918

Granted 14 days leave to England

Mar 5, 1918

Admitted to the 1^st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham while on leave with severe chills.  This was later noted as Pleurisy

Mar 31, 1918

The 4^th Canadian Labour Battalion was reorganized into the 2^nd Canadian Infantry Works Battalion

Apr 1, 1918

Discharged from hospital and his leave was extended to April 8, 1918 to compensate for the time spent in hospital

Jun 20, 1918

Classified B1 meaning he was not fit for front line duty

Aug 14, 1918

Admitted to the No. 60 Field Ambulance with an inflamed mouth. 

Aug 15, 1918

Transported to the No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance

Sep 10, 1918

After being discharged from the field ambulance, Private Rushlow rejoined the 2^nd Canadian Works Battalion in Vis en Artois, France

Sep 13, 1918

Transferred to the 4^th Canadian Infantry Works Company in Vis en Artois, France

Jan 7, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the General Depot.  On arrival in England, he was attached to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Witley

Feb 9, 1919

Transferred to Military District No. 3 Wing in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 22, 1919

Embarked the SS Belgic in Liverpool

Mar 2, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Casualty Company

Mar 6, 1919

Granted leave until March 19, 1919

Mar 20, 1919

Medical exam at Kingston notes

1.     He suffers from DAH (Disordered Activity of the Heart)

2.     This is most likely caused by his suffering of Trench Fever at the front

3.     His right wrist is weak and gets sore when lifting heavy objects

4.     When he gets overheated, he gets dizzy

5.     Feet and ankles swell occasionally

Mar 25, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 91048

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number C-55438

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 93½ Church St., Belleville, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 93½ Church St., Belleville, Ontario

Mar 24, 1931

His wife Lillian died in Belleville, Ontario

Sep 8, 1933

Married to Dora Manda Bedore in Belleville, Ontario

Nov 29, 1955

Louis Rushlow died and was buried in the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Ontario