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Jan 10, 1890
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Born in Massachusetts, USA to
Peter and Annie Welch
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Dec 29, 1915
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Attested into the 155th Battalion CEF
in Bancroft, Ontario
Ø Number 636282
Ø Next of kin given as Peter Welch, father, South
Stukely, Quebec
Ø Previous occupation given as Miner Machinist
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Roman Catholic
The battalion trained in the
Kingston, Ontario area
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Jun 8, 1916
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Appointed to the provisional rank of Lance
Corporal
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Jul 29, 1916
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Reverted to the rank of Private at his own
request
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Sep 4, 1916
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Admitted to the Ongwanada Military Hospital in
Kingston with a diagnosis that reads
Onychia, a toenail infection
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Sep 14, 1916
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Oct 17, 1916
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Embarked the SS Northland in
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Oct 28, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool,
England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott
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Dec 8, 1916
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Transferred to the 154th
Battalion in Bramshott
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Jan 31, 1917
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Transferred to the newly
formed 6th Reserve Battalion in East Sandling. Shortly after the formation of the
battalion, it moved to Seaford to train reinforcements for the front
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Apr 21, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 22, 1917
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the
21st Battalion
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May 11, 1917
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After leaving the base depot,
he joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France
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Jun 12, 1917
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion, Private Welch joined the 21st Battalion resting in
Coupigny, France
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Nov 9, 1917
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During the severe fighting at
Passchendaele, Belgium, Private Welch received shrapnel wounds to his legs
and was evacuated to the No. 1 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid
before being transported to the No. 3 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)
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Nov 12, 1917
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Transferred via the No. 17 AT
(Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 2 Australian General Hospital in
Wimereux, France
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Nov 16, 1917
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Invalided to England aboard
the Hospital Ship St. Denis
On arrival in England, he was
admitted to the 2nd Western General Hospital in Manchester
Transferred to the EORD
(Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Jan 14, 1918
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Transferred to the Moorlands
Hospital in Kersal, Manchester
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Mar 15, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom
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Apr 22, 1918
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Medical exam notes that he
will not be fit for general service for several months due to pain and
weakness in his legs that is a result of his wounds. Light duty employment is recommended for at
least 3 months.
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May 24, 1918
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Discharged from hospital and attached
to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for physical training and
exercise in Seaford
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Jul 11, 1918
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Admitted to the Canadian
Military Hospital in Etchinghill, Lyminge with a diagnosis that reads VDS
(Venereal Disease Syphilis)
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Aug 8, 1918
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Discharged from hospital and
rejoined the Canadian Command Depot
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Aug 23, 1918
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Transferred to the CAMC
(Canadian Army Medical Corps) Depot for full duty in Shorncliffe
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Aug 30, 1918
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Posted to the No. 12 Canadian
General Hospital in Bramshott for duty
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Nov 13, 1918
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Transferred to the Canadian
Army Medical Corps Casualty Company and remained attached to the No. 12
General Hospital for duty
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Dec 12, 1918
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Ceased to be attached to the
hospital and reported to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Casualty Company in
Bramshott
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Dec 20, 1918
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Attached to the 1st
CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada
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Jan 3, 1919
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Embarked the SS Scotian in
Liverpool
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Jan 15, 1919
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Disembarked in Saint John, New
Brunswick and proceeded to Montreal, Quebec
On arrival in Montreal, he was
Taken On Strength of Military District No. 4 Casualty Company and granted
leave until January 30, 1919
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Feb 3, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in
Montreal, Quebec
Ø Rank on discharge
Private
Ø Entitled to War
Service Badge Class “A”
Ø Proposed residence
on discharge 791 Charlevoix St., Point St. Charles, Quebec
Following his discharge, the
British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 791 Charlevoix St.,
Point St. Charles, Quebec
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Jul 10, 1951
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Tony Welch died in Philipsburg
East, Quebec as reported to Veterans Affairs Canada by his widow, Mrs. Alida
Welch
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