Jul 22, 1900

Born in Lindsay, Ontario to Thomas and Amelia “Emma” (nee McColl) Teevins

Nov 26, 1915

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

Ø  Number 724590

Ø  Next of kin given as Thomas Teevin, father, Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

On attesting, he lied about his age, stating he had been born July 22, 1897, making his actual age 15 years.  He used the surname Teevin

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 21, 1916

Transferred to the No. 3 Special Service Company in Kingston

Aug 1, 1916

Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal

Aug, 14, 1916

Sentenced to 9 days detention for an unrecorded offence

Sep 19, 1916

Forfeited 2 days pay

Nov 11, 1916

Sentenced to 96 hours detention for an unrecorded offence

Nov 28, 1916

Transferred to the 252^nd Battalion in Lindsay

Nov 29, 1916

Sentenced to 8 days detention and forfeited 1 days pay for being absent

May 29, 1917

The battalion embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 9, 1917

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

Nov 14, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Nov 17, 1917

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Nov 25, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Dec 2, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Teevins joined the 21^st Battalion resting in the Suburban Camp near Villers au Bois, France

Apr 29, 1918

Proceeded to England and transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) in Seaford as a minor after his actual age was determined

May 7, 1918

Granted 10 days leave

May 30, 1918

Transferred to the Young Soldiers Battalion in Bramshott

Nov 22, 1918

Embarked the SS Aquitania in Southampton

Nov 28, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Casualty  Company

Dec 2, 1918

Granted leave until December 15, 1918

Jan 4, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 35 Glenelg St., Lindsay, Ontario

Following the end of the war, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 8 Water St., Lindsay, Ontario

May 23, 1934

Married to Violet MacCallum in Montreal, Quebec

Sep 12, 1939

Attested into the Canadian Active Service Force in Montreal, Quebec

Ø  Number D-81316

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Violet Teevins, wife, 1138 Union Ave., Montreal, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Painter

Ø  Previous military experience given as 21^st Battalion CEF 1915 to 1919 and the 42^nd Black Watch of Canada in 1938

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the 1^st Battalion, The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada, a Royal Highland Regiment

Oct 17, 1939

Forfeited 1 days pay for missed military duty

Mar 29, 1940

Granted 14 days leave

Apr 17, 1940

Forfeited 1 days pay for being absent from 2200 hrs April 12 to 1330 hrs April 13, 1940

May 27, 1940

Sentenced to 4 days CB (Confined to Barracks) and forfeited 3 days pay for being absent from 2359 hrs May 21 to 1850 hrs May 24, 1940

Jun 2, 1940

After proceeding to Valcartier, Quebec, he was granted embarkation leave from June 2 to June 4, 1940

Jun 17, 1940

Embarked the SS Antonia in Quebec City

Jun 22, 1940

Disembarked in Botwood, Newfoundland

Aug 10, 1940

Embarked the SS Duchess of Richmond in Botwood, Newfoundland

Aug 13, 1940

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Camp Aldershot

Aug 22, 1940

Embarked the SS Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sep 4, 1940

Disembarked in Gourock, Scotland

Sep 25, 1940

Granted 5 days landing leave

Feb 4, 1941

Sentenced to 5 days Field Punishment and forfeited 6 days pay for being drunk

May 3, 1941

Admitted to the No. 15 Canadian General Hospital in Witley, England

Transferred to the No. 2 CIHU (Canadian Infantry Holding Unit) for pay purposes while in hospital

May 20, 1941

Granted 14 days PL (Privileged Leave)

Jun 11, 1941

Transferred to the 1^st Battalion Canadian Black Watch

Nov 7, 1941

Granted 7 days leave

Apr 2, 1942

Ross Donald Teevins was struck by a civilian motor vehicle while riding a bicycle in Eastbourne and admitted to the Princess Alice Hospital in Eastbourne with severe head trauma

Apr 9, 1942

Transferred to the No. 1 Neurological Hospital, Hackwood Park, Basingstoke

Apr 11, 1942

Private Ross Donald Teevins died while a patient of the No. 1 Neurological Hospital, Hackwood Park, Basingstoke from severe head trauma he suffered in the accident.  He was buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, England

Following his death, the Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, CVSM (Canadian Volunteer Service Medal) with Clasp were sent to his widow, Violet Teevins, 3127 Antoine St., Westmount, Quebec

The Memorial Cross was later sent to his widow at 1138 Union Ave., Montreal, Quebec