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Feb 8, 1892
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Born in Vilvoorde, Belgium
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Jan 19, 1915
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Attested into the 33rd Battalion CEF
in Chatham, Ontario
Ø Number 94
Ø Next of kin given as Edward
Von Ghestle, father, Vilvoorde, Belgium
Ø Previous occupation given as
Carpenter
Ø Previous military experience
given as 2 years in the Belgian Cavalry
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
He attested under the name George Von Ghestle and
gave his birth date as December 8, 1892
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Feb 6, 1915
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Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge was not given
There is no reason given for his discharge
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Feb 25, 1915
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Attested into the 5th Field Company,
Canadian Engineers CEF in Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Number 449
Ø Next of kin given as Marie
Vangestel, mother, Vilvoorde, Belgium
Ø Previous occupation given as
Carpenter
Ø Previous military experience
given as Belgian Cavalry for 4 years
Ø Religion given as Roman
Catholic
He attested under the name George Vangestel and
gave his birth date as February 8, 1892
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Apr 18, 1915
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Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Apr 29, 1915
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Disembarked in Avonmouth, England and proceeded
to Dibgate
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May 20, 1915
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Sentenced to 24 hours detention for being absent
and forfeited 4 days pay
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Jun 4, 1915
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Admitted to the Military Hospital in Shorncliffe
with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)
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Jun 7, 1915
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Transferred to the St. Martin’s Plain Tent
Hospital in Folkestone
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Jun 23, 1915
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Transferred to the Military Hospital in Newcastle
on Tyne
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Jul 13, 1915
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Aug 16, 1915
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Sentenced to 1 day CB (Confined to Barracks) and
forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent
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Sep 15, 1915
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The 5th Field Company, Canadian
Engineers embarked in Southampton for France as part of the 2nd
Canadian Division Engineers
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Sep 16, 1915
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Disembarked in Le Havre, France
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Oct 18, 1915
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Sentenced to 48 hours Field Punishment No. 2 for neglecting to
groom and take care of his horse and clean the stable
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Nov 21, 1915
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Sentenced to 48 hours Field Punishment No. 2 for
being absent from duty plus and additional 24 hours for being absent
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Nov 25, 1915
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Sentenced to 120 hours Field Punishment No. 2 for
being in improper possession of a comrade’s kit
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Dec 12, 1915
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Sentenced to 48 hours Field Punishment No. 2 for
being absent from duty
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Jan 3, 1916
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Sentenced to 5 days Field Punishment No. 2 for
disobeying a Field Order
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Jan 5, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis
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Jan 8, 1916
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Discharged to duty from the field ambulance
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Jan 27, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads Influenza
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Jan 30, 1916
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Discharged to duty from the field ambulance
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May 2, 1916
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Sentenced to 10 days CB (Confined to Barracks)
for being absent from the stables
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May 24, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 4 Stationary Hospital in
Arques, France for dental treatment
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May 26, 1916
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Discharged to duty from hospital and reported to
the Canadian Base Depot in Havre, France
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Jul 18, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Jul 19, 1916
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Taken On Strength of the 21st
Battalion
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Sep 15, 1916
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Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 1 for being
in the town of Havre without a pass
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Sep 16, 1916
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Struck Off Strength of the Canadian Base Depot on
beginning Field Punishment
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Sep 22, 1916
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Taken On Strength of the Canadian Base Depot in
the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France on completion of field punishment
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Oct 6, 1916
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Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 1 for
neglecting to comply with an order and absent without leave from training
camp parade
Admitted to the No. 39 General Hospital in Havre
with a diagnosis that reads NYD (Not Yet Determined). The diagnosis was later changed to read VDG
(Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)
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Nov 19, 1916
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Discharged from hospital and reported to the
Canadian Base Depot
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Dec 10, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, he joined the 2nd
Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France
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Dec 23, 1916
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Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 1 for
being absent from 8.00 am parade the previous day
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Jan 17, 1917
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Sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment No. 1 for threatening
to strike and insolence to an NCO
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Mar 5, 1917
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After leaving the entrenching battalion, Private
Vangestel finally joined the 21st Battalion in Bois des Alleux,
France
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May 16, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a fever without
a known cause. He was transferred the
same day to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance.
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May 17, 1917
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Discharged to duty from the field ambulance
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May 20, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 4 Stationary Hospital in
Arques, France with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a
fever without a known cause
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May 26, 1917
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Jun 27, 1917
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Granted 10 days leave
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Jul 7, 1917
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Reported to be absent on failing to return from
leave
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Jul 10, 1917
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Arrested by Military Police in London
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Jul 19, 1917
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Taken On Strength of the No. 2 Canadian Infantry
Base Depot in Etaples, France as a prisoner
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Jul 24, 1917
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion at Fosse
10 near Boyeffles-Bouvigny, France under escort as a prisoner
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Jul 27, 1917
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Sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment No. 1 for
overstaying his leave from July 7, 1917 until his arrest in London July 10,
1917. He also forfeited a total of 32
days pay
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Oct 8, 1917
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Admitted to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance
with a diagnosis that reads Alveolar Abscess on the right side. He was transported to the No. 42 Casualty
Clearing Station
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Oct 17, 1917
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Transferred via the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train)
and admitted to the No. 9 USA Lakeside General Hospital in Rouen, France
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Oct 20, 1917
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Transferred to the No. 2 Convalescent Depot in
Rouen
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Oct 22, 1917
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Discharged from hospital care and reported to the
No. 2 Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples
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Nov 2, 1917
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Sentenced to 7 days Field Punishment No. 2 for
being out of bounds
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Dec 15, 1917
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After leaving the base depot, Private Vangestel
rejoined the 21st Battalion at the front near Acheville, France
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Feb 26, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Mar 20, 1918
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Sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment No. 1 for
overstaying his leave by 2 days and forfeited a total of 31 days pay
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Apr 13, 1918
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Attached to the 2nd Canadian Machine
Gun Battalion for duty
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Apr 30, 1918
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Transferred to the 2nd Canadian
Machine Gun Battalion for permanent duty
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Aug 26, 1918
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The 2nd Machine Gun Battalion began an
engagement at 3 am west of Cherisy, France and almost immediately suffered
casualties. Private Vangestel received
deep wounds to his chest and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid
before being transported to a casualty clearing station
Later in the day, he was transferred to the No. 6
Canadian General Hospital in Rouen and reported to be seriously ill
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Sep 15, 1918
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George Vangestel died of his chest wounds in
hospital and was buried in the Saint Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France
Following his death, the British War Medal,
Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) and scroll were sent to his father,
E. Vangestel Esq., 2A Boulevard Elizabeth, Aarschot, Belgium
The Memorial Cross was sent to his mother, Mrs.
E. Vangestel, at the same address
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