Oct 31, 1894

Born in Bolsover, Ontario to George and Lucinda (nee Brandon) Silverthorn

Aug 21, 1909

His father, George Silverthorn, passed away and was buried in Bolsover, Ontario

Feb 14, 1916

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Woodville, Ontario

Ø  Number 725609

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Lucinda Silverthorn, widowed mother, Bolsover, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Carpenter

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Assigned to “C” Company

Jul 5, 1916

His mother, Lucinda Silverthorn, passed away and was buried in Bolsover, Ontario

Jul 24, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 917 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Oct 20, 1916

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

Nov 12, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Field Company, Canadian Engineers for duty

Dec 18, 1916

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion from duty with the engineers

Apr 9, 1917

During the battalion’s attack on Vimy Ridge, Private Silverthorn received shrapnel wounds to his right shoulder and was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 1 CFA for further aid.

Apr 19, 1917

Transferred to the No. 22 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further treatment and placed on the dangerously ill list

May 1, 1917

Private Howard Wesley Silverthorn died of his shrapnel wounds while at the casualty clearing station and was buried in the nearby Bruay Communal Cemetery, Bruay, France

 
Following the war, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to his brother, Fred Silverthorn, Bolsover, Ontario

 
The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his brother, James Silverthorn, Bolsover, Ontario

 
There was no Memorial Cross issued

Howard Wesley Silverthorn is remembered on the memorial in
the Bolsover Cemetery

He is also honoured on a plaque in the Bolsover Presbyterian Church
(note the incorrect date of death)