Mar 21, 1890

Born in Peterborough, Ontario to John and Isabella (nee Readhead) Wallace

Sep 7, 1908

Shown on the payroll of the 57^th Regiment, Peterborough Rangers with the rank of Corporal

Mar 16, 1915

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

Ø  Number 60023 (temporary number 1285)

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. John Wallace, mother, 717 Harvey St., Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Sanitary Engineer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 57^th Regiment, Peterborough Rangers with the rank of Corporal

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

Ø  Posted to the Depot Company

o   Later posted to 14 Platoon, “D” Company

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

Sep 14, 1915

Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone

Sep 15, 1915

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

Nov 14, 1915

Proceeded on the Bombing Course in La Clytte, Belgium

Nov 19, 1915

During a training exercise, Private Wallace was injured in his right leg by the accidental explosion of a Mills Bomb and was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the Division Rest Station at the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance, Locre, Belgium

Nov 25, 1915

Discharged from hospital care and rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in La Clytte, Belgium

Mar 5, 1916

Appointed to the rank of Lance Corporal with pay

Jul 9, 1916

Promoted to the rank of Corporal

Sep 15, 1916

Appointed to the rank of Lance Sergeant

Oct 19, 1916

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant

Nov 3, 1916

Attached to the 4^th Canadian Infantry Brigade to be the Gas NCO

Dec 18, 1916

Granted 10 days leave

Dec 30, 1916

Rejoined the 4^th Canadian Infantry Brigade from leave

Dec 31, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Jan 15, 1918

Rejoined the brigade headquarters from leave

Dec 4, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Dec 22, 1918

Rejoined the brigade headquarters from leave

Apr 3, 1919

Proceeded to England and attached to “P” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

May 14, 1919

Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool with the 21^st Battalion

May 22, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario by train

May 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Sergeant

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 277531

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 717 Harvey St., Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 302 Water St., Peterborough, Ontario

Oct 16, 1920

Married to Martha Velma Morrow in Peterborough, Ontario

Oct 31, 1944

Peter Gordon Wallace died at home, 197 London St., Peterborough, Ontario of a heart attack.  He was buried in the Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

Peter Gordon Wallace is remembered on the Wall of Honour in
Peterborough, Ontario