Dec 1, 1892

Born in Hawkestone, Ontario to Robert and Sarah Isabelle Matilda (nee Robertson) Storey

Oct 18, 1917

Medical examination held under the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 in Calgary, Alberta

 
The Medical Examiner makes note of a “weak heart”

Apr 2, 1918

Conscripted into the 1^st Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 3057473

Ø  Next of kin given as Robert Storey, father, RMD #2, Hawkestone, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Assigned to the 4^th Regimental Draft of 1^st Depot Battalion, EOR

 
A medical exam in Kingston makes note of a slight VDH (Valvular Disorder of the Heart)

Apr 17, 1918

The depot’s 4^th draft embarked the SS Toloa in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Apr 28, 1918

Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford where the entire draft was absorbed into the 6^th Reserve Battalion to continue training

Sep 4, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 5, 1918

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Sep 9, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private Storey joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast

Sep 12, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Storey joined the 21^st Battalion at the front in the Droucourt Queant Line as part of a draft of 24 reinforcements

Oct 11, 1918

During an attack south west of the town of Avesnes-le-Sec, France, Private John Andrew Storey was first reported to be missing in action, then later, when his body was recovered, he was reported as being killed in action.  He was subsequently buried in the Niagara Military Cemetery, Iwuy, France

 
Following the war, the British War Medal, Victory Medal and Memorial Cross were sent to his mother, Mrs. Isabella Storey, RR #2 Hawkestone, Ontario

 
The Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to his father, Robert Storey, at the same address