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Feb 2, 1890
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Born in Faversham, Kent, England to Charles and
Charlotte (nee Millen) Sidders
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Oct 1, 1914
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After disembarking the SS Caronia in New York
City, USA, Reginald Sidders crossed the border into Canada at Lewiston, New
York. He gave his occupation as
Telephone Lineman and it is noted that he was a Royal Navy man and being sent
by the British Consul in Pittsburgh to the Toronto, Ontario Militia
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Oct 27, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59885 (temporary number 943)
Ø Next of kin given as Charles Sidders, father, 4 Percival Rd.,
Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex, England
Ø Previous occupation given as Electrician
Ø Previous military experience given as Mississauga Light Horse
for 2 months
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Posted to the Headquarters Signals Section
The 21st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario
area through the winter of 1914-15.
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Jan 1, 1915
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Appointed to the provisional rank of Lance
Corporal without pay
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue
training
To draw pay for rank of Lance Corporal
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Jul 1, 1915
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Confirmed in the rank of Lance Corporal
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Jul 22, 1915
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Promoted to the rank of Corporal
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion
proceeded to St. Omer
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Mar 27, 1916
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Granted 9 days leave
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May 4, 1916
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Reverted to the rank of Private at his own
request
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Aug 14, 1916
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While in the front line trench near Voormezeele,
Belgium, Private Sidders received a shrapnel wound to his left leg and was
evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before
being transported to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further
treatment
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Aug 15, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 12 Casualty Clearing
Station
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Aug 22, 1916
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Transferred via the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 8 Stationary Hospital in Wimereux, France
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Aug 23, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 1 Convalescent Depot in
Boulogne, France
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Aug 24, 1916
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Discharged to the Base Details in Boulogne
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Aug 30, 1916
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Reported to the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France
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Sep 13, 1916
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Classified PB (Permanent Base) meaning he was
unfit for front line duty and attached to the Canadian Corps Headquarters.
Posted to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital for
duty
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Oct 27, 1916
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Awarded the Good Conduct Badge
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Mar 13, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance
with diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), sometimes referred
to as Trench Fever
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Mar 14, 1917
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Transferred to the Corps Rest Station
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Mar 20, 1917
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Reginald Sidders formally requested a transfer to
the Canadian Corps Signal Company, 57th MAL (Motor Air Line)
Section for employment as a Lineman.
This was approved
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Mar 21, 1917
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Transferred to the 57th Motor Air Line
Section, Canadian Corps Headquarters Signals Company
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Sep 27, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 12 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin)
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Sep 28, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 11 Canadian Field
Ambulance
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Oct 1, 1917
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Discharged to duty from the field ambulance
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Mar 13, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave to Paris
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Mar 29, 1918
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Rejoined from leave
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Apr 23, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads Pleurisy.
Transferred the same day to the No. 11 Canadian Field Ambulance
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Apr 30, 1918
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Discharged to duty from the field ambulance
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Jun 18, 1918
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The 57th Motor Air Line Section was
redesignated as the No. 1 Canadian Motor Airline Section
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Sep 8, 1918
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Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal with pay
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Mar 29, 1919
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Proceeded to England
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Apr 1, 1919
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Transferred to the 1st CERB (Canadian
Engineers Reserve Battalion) in Seaford
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May 28, 1919
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Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in
London for discharge
Discharged from the CEF in London, England
Ø Rank on discharge Lance
Corporal
Ø Entitled to War Service Badge
Class “A”
Ø Proposed residence in
discharge 4 Percival Rd., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, England
Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star,
British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 664 Walker Ave.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Aug 1, 1920
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Married to Maude Florence Beadle in St. James,
Enfield Highway, England
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Aug 6, 1920
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Embarked the SS Corsican in Liverpool
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Aug 15, 1920
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Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to
Winnipeg, Manitoba for employment with the Bell Telephone Company. He was later employed by the Grain
Inspection Department in Winnipeg
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Oct 28, 1920
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Reginald’s wife Maude, embarked the SS
Scandinavian in Southampton
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Nov 8, 1920
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Disembarked in Montreal, Quebec and proceeded to
Winnipeg, Manitoba to join her husband Reginald, at 664 Walker Ave.
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Jan 9, 1928
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Reginald Henry Sidders died at his home in St. James, Manitoba
and was buried in the St. James Anglican Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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