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Jul 1, 1891
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Born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England to
Walter and Louisa (nee Seaney) Wharrad
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Aug 21, 1915
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Attested into the 35th Battalion CEF
in Toronto, Ontario
Ø Number 405466
Ø Next of kin given as Jane Ann
Wharrad, wife, 70 Gladstone, Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as
Tinsmith
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Presbyterian
Ø Posted to “C” Company
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Oct 16, 1915
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Embarked the SS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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Oct 25, 1915
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Disembarked in Plymouth, England and proceeded to
Shorncliffe
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Mar 19, 1916
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Declared to be AWL (Absent Without Leave)
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Mar 20, 1916
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Reported for duty and forfeited 1 day’s pay for
his absence
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Apr 1, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Apr 2, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st
Battalion
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Apr 15, 1916
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Sentenced to 15 days Field Punishment #1 for
gambling and having a light on in his tent after lights out
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Apr 20, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, Private Wharrad
joined the 21st Battalion in the Ypres Salient near Voormezeele,
Belgium
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Sep 15, 1916
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During the battle of the Somme, the 21st
Battalion was given the objective of capturing a strongly defended German
Headquarters in the sugar factory south of Courcelette, France. Private James Wharrad was first reported
missing in action, but his body was later recovered and buried in a nearby
field.
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When the war ended his identifiable remains could
not be located and his name is now etched on the walls of the Canadian
National Vimy Memorial, Vimy Ridge, France.
Following the war, the British War Medal, Victory
Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his
widow, Mrs. Jane A. Wharrad, 113 Gillard Ave., Toronto, Ontario
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