A group of 21st Battalion veterans digging the foundation for the 21st Battalion Memorial
that was put in place in Kingston Ontario
(Alf is standing in the rear wearing suit and hat)
Alf Mist (21st Bttn veteran) is on the left and Alf Tugwood with the Ceremonial Cake made
for the 1968 Reunion
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Alf is here in his home in Kingston Ontario, remembering days gone by. You will see
some photos from this website on the wall in the background.
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Mar 27, 1890
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Born at Gainsborough England
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Nov 6, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion at
Kingston Ontario
Ø Number 60005 (temporary number 128)
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs Alfred (Elizabeth) Tugwood (wife) of 8 Raglan
Road, Kingston
Ø Previous occupation given as Fireman
Ø Previous military experience given as 7 years 14th PWOR
(Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles)
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to “A” Company
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Dec 10, 1914
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Appointed to rank of Lance Corporal
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama at Montreal Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked at Devonport England and proceeded
to West Sandling Camp near Hythe, Kent, England
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Jul 1, 1915
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Confirmed in rank of L/Cpl
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St Seiriol at Folkestone for
France
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked at Boulogne France
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Sep 28, 1915
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Sent to hospital at Dramonte, with sore eyes
and released the same day.
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Jan 29, 1916
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Promoted to Corporal to replace Cpl Stanbridge
who was promoted
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Feb 21, 1916
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Granted 10 days leave
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Mar 3, 1916
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Returned from leave
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Apr 21, 1916
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Appointed to rank of Lance Sergeant
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May 20, 1916
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Promoted to rank of Sergeant
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Mar 9, 1917
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Appointed to rank of Acting CSM (Company
Sergeant Major) to replace CSM EG Taylor
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Aug 10, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Aug 22, 1917
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At duty from leave
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Sep 30, 1917
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Proceeded on Course
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Nov 5, 1917
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Rejoined Battalion from Course
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Nov 15, 1917
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Reverts to permanent rank of Sgt on proceeding
to England and posted to EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) pending return to Canada
for instructional duty
Shown On Command to the CTS (Canadian
Training School) at Bexhill England
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Jan 17, 1918
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Last Will and Testament made out stating
Ø Entire estate is left to wife, Mrs E Tugwood of 8 Raglan Road,
Kingston Ontario
Ø In the event that his wife pre-deceases him, the estate is left to his
son, Alfred Thomas Tugwood of 8 Raglan Road, Kingston Ontario
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Jan 22, 1918
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Ceases to be On Command to CTS Bexhill and
proceeded to CDD Buxton (Canadian Discharge Depot) pending return to Canada
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Jan 23, 1918
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TOS (Taken On Strength) 1st Depot
Battalion, EORD.
Appointed to position of CSM (Company
Sergeant Major)
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Jan 31, 1918
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Ceases to be On Command CDD Buxton on being
returned to Canada
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Feb 14, 1918
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Embarked the SS Olympic at Liverpool
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Feb 23, 1918
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Disembarked in Canada
Joined the 1st Depot Battalion
EORD, at Kingston Ontario
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Jun 1, 1918
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Transferred to 3rd Battalion CGR
(Canadian Garrison Regiment)
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Jun 16, 1918
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Appointed to position of RSM (Regimental
Sergeant Major)
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Feb 17, 1919
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Medical History compiled at Fort Henry,
Kingston states:
Ø Address 10 Raglan Road Kingston
Ø Disease or Injury described as “Debility” caused from
“Service Strain”
Ø Complains of weakness and shortness of breath
Ø Tires easily
Ø When sent to England in November of 1917, as an instructor, was run
down and underweight at that time
Ø Medical Board declares that he should improve on return to civilian
life, but patient declares that he cannot return to former occupation as Fireman
Ø He is placed in Category “C1”
o Category “C1” designates him as fit for service in Canada
only
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Feb 26, 1919
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Discharged as Medically Unfit at Kingston
Ontario
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Sep 14, 1921
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British War Medal and Victory Medal sent to 33
Cherry Street, Kingston Ontario
Alf Tugwood died in Kingston in 1981 and is
buried in the Christ Church Cemetery there
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