Jan 18, 1895

Born in Walkerton, Ontario to Charles and Caroline (nee Jaeck) Von Hatten

His birth surname is recorded as Von Hatten.  Both of his parents were born in Germany and it appears that Herbert Anglicized his name because of his parent’s origins and went by Vanhatten

Mar 18, 1915

Attested into the 21^st Battalion CEF in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Number 60017 (temporary number 1339)

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. A. Beechie, mother, Walkerton, Ontario (mother remarried following his father’s death)

Ø  Previous occupation given as Furniture Finisher

o   Later noted as Painter and Wood Worker

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the Depot Company

On attesting he gave his birth year as 1894, not his actual birth year of 1895

The battalion trained in the Kingston area through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

May 29, 1915

Arrested and taken into custody

Jun 1, 1915

Sentenced to 5 days Detention for being drunk and resisting arrest.

Aug 30, 1915

Reported to be absent

Sep 2, 1915

Reported for duty and forfeited 4 days pay for being absent

Sep 9, 1915

Forfeited 1 days pay for being absent

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer

Feb 7, 1916

While out on patrol in no man’s land near Voormezeele, Belgium, Private Vanhatten received a bullet wound to his left arm and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid

Feb 8, 1916

Transferred to the No. 8 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Feb 10, 1916

Transferred via the No. 19 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 20 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Mar 4, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Mores

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Duchess of Connaught’s Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Taplow

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

Apr 9, 1916

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bromley

Apr 16, 1916

Surgery performed to remove bone chips from his left elbow

Apr 20, 1916

Transferred to the Granville Canadian Special Hospital in Ramsgate

Aug 7, 1916

Because of limited flexing of his left elbow, surgery was performed to improve movement of the elbow

Aug 14, 1916

Additional surgery performed to remove bone chips from his left elbow

Oct 19, 1916

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre

Oct 23, 1916

Transferred to the CRD (Canadian Reinforcement Depot) in Shorncliffe for full duty

Nov 2, 1916

Granted 10 days sick leave

Dec 4, 1916

Attached to the 1^st CTB (Canadian Training Battalion) in Shoreham

Feb 18, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre

Mar 14, 1917

Attached to the 2^nd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for training and exercise

Apr 23, 1917

Transferred to the 3^rd Canadian Command Depot for training and exercise at St. Leonard’s Hospital

Apr 30, 1917

Attached to the OTC (Officer Training Course) for light duty

Jun 21, 1917

Discharged from St. Leonard’s Hospital care and ceased to be attached to the Officer Training Course

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford and for light duty

Jul 23, 1917

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian Military Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Infected Teeth (impacted molar)

Jul 27, 1917

The impacted tooth was extracted however his jaw remained swollen

Aug 5, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Sep 2, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion and arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) Havre, France

Sep 16, 1917

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

Nov 20, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Vanhatten rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Camblain L’Abbe, France

Jan 1, 1918

Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal

Apr 25, 1918

Lance Corporal Vanhatten received a shrapnel wound to his face and was evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 3 Casualty Clearing Station

Apr 27, 1918

Transferred via the No. 32 Ambulance Train and admitted to the No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, France.  The wound to his left elbow and limited movement was noted on admission

May 3, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Central Military Hospital at Fort Pitt, Chatham

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jun 17, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom

Aug 9, 1918

Discharged from hospital with sick leave until August 21, 1918

Instructed to report to the 3^rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for training and exercise on completion of leave

Sep 26, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Dec 13, 1918

Attached to the Military District No. 1 Wing at Kinmel Park pending return to Canada

Dec 21, 1918

Embarked the SS Carmania in Liverpool

Dec 30, 1918

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to London, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 1 Casualty Company

Jan 2, 1919

Granted leave until January 27, 1919

Jan 29, 1919

Medical exam in London notes

Ø  Left arm is limited to about 11 deg extension

Ø  Slight loss of gripping power of left hand

Ø  Arm becomes weak when carrying items and fingers become numb

Ø  Fingers become numb in cold weather

Ø  Limited extension of arm is considered permanent

Feb 3, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Lance Corporal

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Walkerton, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Walkerton, Ontario

Jun 12, 1969

Herbert Anthony Vanhatten died in London, Ontario