Feb 16, 1881

Born in Norwich, England to Philip and Harriet Smith

Jan 15, 1915

Attested into the 34^th Battalion CEF in Galt Ontario

Ø  Number 402827

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. R. Hawkins, sister, 30 Martin St., Norwich, England

Ø  Previous occupation given as Shoe Maker

Ø  Previous military experience given as 2^nd Battalion of the 9^th Norfolk Regiment for 8 years

o   Noted as having served in South Africa

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to the battalion’s 2^nd Reinforcing Draft

Aug 17, 1915

The 34^th Battalion’s 2^nd Reinforcing Draft embarked the SS Hesperian in Montreal, Quebec

Aug 26, 1915

The draft disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Shorncliffe where the men were absorbed into the 9^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Feb 3, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Feb 5, 1916

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

Feb 17, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Smith joined the 21^st Battalion at the front near Voormezeele, Belgium and was posted to “A” Company

Aug 3, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Aug 15, 1917

Rejoined the battalion during the attack on Hill 70 near Lens, France from leave

Feb 28, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Mar 18, 1918

Rejoined the battalion resting in Gouy Servins, France from leave

Aug 27, 1918

During the advance to Vis en Artois, France, south of the Cambrai Road (now Hwy D939), Private Smith received a bullet wound to his left wrist that fractured the Ulna.  He was evacuated to the No. 8 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 12 Stationary Hospital at St. Pol, France

Aug 28, 1918

Transferred via the No. 29 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 22 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Sep 3, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Ville de Liege

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Fort Pitt Military Hospital in Chatham

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

Sep 5, 1918

Transferred to the No. 11 Canadian General Hospital, Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe

Nov 29, 1918

Discharged from hospital and granted 10 days sick leave

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Dec 13, 1918

Attached to Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Jan 4, 1919

Embarked the SS Metagama in Liverpool

Jan 16, 1919

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength the Military District No. 2 Depot

Jan 17, 1919

Granted leave until January 31, 1919

Feb 5, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 28 Minto St., Toronto, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 30 Hopetown St., Galt, Ontario

Feb 25, 1921

Married to Barbara Barrie Wilson in Galt, Ontario

Nov 8, 1958

Reported to Veterans Affairs that he died on this date