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Above is his wife Marjory
Speer (nee Jones)
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Above, and left, is a
"Whiz Bang" letter sent to his future wife, Marjory, while she was employed at
Clarence House in London. This was being used as a Convalesent Home for Canadain
soldiers. George Speer spent some time there convalescing from Typhoid Fever, and
that is when they met. This was postmarked October 8, 1916, just 2 days after he had
arrived in France after recovering from Typhoid.
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Feb 5, 1893
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Born at La Grange Georgia, USA
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Nov 30, 1912
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Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the
United States Army
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Mar 15, 1915
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Resigned his Commission in the US Army
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Apr 12, 1915
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Attested into the CEF at Ottawa Ontario
Ø When he arrived at Kingston Ontario he was initially given the service
number 59902 as an “Other Rank” in the 21st Battalion
Ø He was Commissioned as a Lieutenant once his previous record was
reviewed
Ø Next of Kin given as Mrs George Speer (mother) of 20 Peachtree Circle,
Atlanta Georgia, USA
o This was later changed to Mrs Marjory Speer (wife) of 58 Carling Ave
Ottawa Ontario
o This address was later changed to 14, 2nd Avenue, Ottawa
Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as “Soldier”
Ø Stated to be single
Ø Previous military experience given as 4 years as a Cadet, 3 years as a
Commissioned Officer in the United States Army
Ø Religion given as “Presbyterian”
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May 6, 1915
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TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion as a “Supernumerary” Officer
Embarked the SS Metagama at Montreal for
England
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in England and proceeded to West
Sandling Camp, near Hythe
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked at Boulogne France
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Sep 27, 1915
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Attended 2nd Division Grenade
Course
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Apr 3, 1916
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Granted leave to England until April 12, 1916
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Jun 24, 1916
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Awarded the Military Cross, London Gazette
#29637 and #29864
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Jul 7, 1916
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Blood taken at No 10 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station) to test for Paratyphoid then transferred to No 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance)
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Jul 8, 1916
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Transferred to No 14 Stationary Hospital,
Boulogne, with suspected Typhoid Fever
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Jul 28, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship
St David and posted to General List
Admitted to 1st London General
Hospital
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Aug 10, 1916
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Medical Board at London finds the following
Ø Suffering from Typhoid Fever since approximately July 1st
when he fell ill on the Ypres Salient
Ø Requires rest to regain strength
Ø Declared to be unfit for 6 weeks
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Aug 10, 1916
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Discharged from hospital
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Aug 17, 1916
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To be Temporary Captain
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Sep 27, 1916
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Attached to the 39th Battalion from
21st Battalion
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Oct 6, 1916
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Ceases to be attached and proceeded to France
to join the 10th Brigade and arrived at CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in France
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Oct 9, 1916
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TOS 46th Battalion
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Oct 17, 1916
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Attached to the 10th Brigade as
Brigade Bombing Officer
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Dec 28, 1916
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Granted leave until January 7, 1917
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Feb 23, 1917
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Granted leave until March 5, 1917
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May 25, 1917
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Granted leave until June 4, 1917
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Oct 12, 1917
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Left CBD to join 46th Battalion
then proceeded directly to 10th Brigade HQ to join them as Brigade Bombing
Officer
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Dec 17, 1917
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Granted 14 days leave to England
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Jan 1, 1918
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Admitted to Queen Alexander’s Hospital
with severe Appendicitis
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Jan 3, 1918
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Ceases to be attached to 10th
Brigade on transfer to England for purpose of being attached to the USA Army for
instructional duty
Granted extension of leave until January
24, 1918, to cover period in hospital
Attached to the SRD (Saskatchewan
Regimental Depot) at Bramshott and detached to OMFC (Overseas Military Force Canada) HQ
(Headquarters)
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Jan 5, 1918
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Appendix removed
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Jan 23, 1918
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Granted sick leave to Canada until March 23,
1918
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Jan 24, 1918
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Discharged from hospital
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Mar 23, 1918
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Leave extended until May 15, 1918
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May 1, 1918
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Sick leave in Canada extended until May 31,
1918
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May 3, 1918
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Having been absent from 46th
Battalion for 6 months is SOS on posting to SRD
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May 31, 1918
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Leave in Canada extended to June 3, 1918
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Jun 6, 1918
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Returned from leave to Canada and is detached
to the 15th Reserve Battalion at Bramshott
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Aug 6, 1918
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Medical Board at Bramshott Camp finds the
following
Ø Officer is reporting after 2 months since his last Board
Ø Was operated on for Appendicitis in January 1918
Ø Declared fit for general service
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Aug 19, 1918
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Ceases to be attached to 15th
Reserve Battalion and attached to SRD Casualty Company
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Oct 2, 1918
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Ceases to be attached Casualty Company and SOS
to 15th Reserve Battalion
TOS 15th Reserve Battalion on
posting from SRD
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Dec 20, 1918
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SOS 15th Reserve Battalion on
transfer to SRD
TOS SRD and on leave pending embarkation
for Canada
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Dec 23, 1918
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SOS SRD on transfer to CEF Canada and embarked
the SS Olympic for New York
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Jan 4, 1919
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Arrived in Canada
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Jan 20, 1919
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SOS the CEF at MD (Military District) #3
Kingston, on being demobilized
Ø On discharge he took up residence in Niagara Falls New York, where he
was employed as Superintendent of the Niagara Plant of the Niagara Falls Power Company
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Jan 18, 1924
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Died at Niagara Falls New York, USA
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