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Feb 4, 1886
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Born in Bath, England to Henry Francis and
Charlotte Matilda (nee Ball) Toomer
His father died in Somerset, England in 1898
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Jul 27, 1915
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Attested into the 76th Battalion CEF
in Welland, Ontario
Ø Number 141790
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs. H.
Wheeler, Sutton Scotney, Wicheldven Hants, England
Ø Previous occupation given as
Labourer
Ø Previous military experience
given as 44th Regiment and 3 years in the 4th Battalion
Shropshire Light Infantry
Ø Religion given as Church of
England
Ø Assigned to “C” Company
The battalion trained in Camp Niagara, Ontario
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Nov 5, 1915
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The battalion left the Niagara Camp for winter
quarters
“A” Company proceeded to Collingwood, Ontario
“B” Company proceeded to Orillia, Ontario
“C” Company and “D” Company were quartered in the
Armouries in Barrie, Ontario
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Apr 23, 1916
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Embarked the SS Empress of Britain in Halifax,
Nova Scotia
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May 5, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue
training
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Jun 28, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Jun 29, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion
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Jul 30, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, Private Toomer
joined the 21st Battalion resting in the Micmac Camp near Dikkiebus,
Belgium
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Sep 16, 1916
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The 21st Battalion, along with the remainder
of the 4th Canadian Brigade, was deployed to capture the sugar
factory south of Courcelette, France as their contribution to the Somme
offensive. The battle began on the
morning of the 15th and lasted for 3 days, with the battalion
suffering devastating losses. Private Frederick
Toomer received a bullet wound and was evacuated to the No. 49 CCS (Casualty
Clearing Station) where he died of his wounds. He was buried in the nearby Contay British
Cemetery, Contay, France.
Following the war, the British War Medal, Victory
Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his
mother, Mrs. C.M. Toomer, 1 Albert Place, Combe Down, Bath, England
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