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Apr 15, 1887
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Born in Norwich, England
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Mar 12, 1913
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Embarked the SS Lake Manitoba in Liverpool,
England along with his wife Rosa and 4½ year old daughter, Gladys
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Mar 28, 1913
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Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded
to Toronto, Ontario
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Aug 4, 1915
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Attested into the 83rd Battalion in
Toronto, Ontario
Ø Number 171396
Ø Next of kin given as Rosa
Whitmore, wife, 24 Hanson Rd., Toronto
Ø Previous occupation given as
Street Car Conductor
o Later noted as Carpenter
Ø No previous military
experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of
England
The battalion initially trained at
Niagara-on-the-Lake, but on November 5, 1915 moved to the Riverdale Barracks
in Toronto to continue training
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Apr 28, 1916
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Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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May 7, 1916
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Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded
to West Sandling
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Jul 6, 1916
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The battalion was absorbed into the 12th
Reserve Battalion at West Sandling for training
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Oct 4, 1916
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Oct 5, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the
Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 132 reinforcements from
England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion
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Oct 14, 1916
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After leaving the base depot, Private Whitmore
joined the 21st Battalion in billets in Divion, France
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Oct 19, 1916
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Attached to the 4th FCCE (Field
Company, Canadian Engineers) for duty
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Nov 10, 1916
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Admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field
Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Myalgia in back and legs
Ceased to be attached to the 4th FCCE
on being admitted to hospital
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Nov 11, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 18 CCS (Casualty Clearing
Station)
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Nov 20, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 13 Stationary Hospital in
Wimereux, France
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Dec 9, 1916
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Invalided sick to England aboard the Hospital
Ship St. Patrick
On arrival in England he was admitted to the 3rd
Western General Hospital in Cardiff and the diagnosis was changed to read PUO
(Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), more commonly referred to as Trench Fever
Posted to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly
Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Mar 5, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital
in Woodcote Park, Epsom and the diagnosis was changed to read Neurasthenia
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental
Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Apr 2, 1917
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Attached to the 3rd CCD (Canadian Convalescent
Depot) to continue his recovery
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Jul 13, 1917
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Discharged to duty from hospital care
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Aug 23, 1917
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Transferred to the 6th Reserve
Battalion in Seaford
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Sep 21, 1917
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Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment #2 for
overstaying a pass by 3 days and forfeited 3 day’s pay
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Sep 26, 1917
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Admitted to the Ravens Croft Canadian Military
Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis
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Oct 1, 1917
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Oct 3, 1917
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Readmitted to the Ravens Croft Canadian Military
Hospital in Eastbourne with a diagnosis that reads Bronchitis
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Oct 11, 1917
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Discharged to duty from hospital
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Dec 8, 1917
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Attached to the COC (Canadian Ordnance Corps) for
duty in Ashford
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Mar 12, 1918
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From the Toronto
Star
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Mar 15, 1918
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Ceased to be attached to the Ordnance Corps
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Apr 27, 1918
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Appointed to the rank of Acting Lance Corporal
with pay
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Jun 14, 1919
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Embarked the SS Aquitania in Southampton
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Jun 20, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded
to Toronto, Ontario
Taken On Strength No. 2 District Depot in Toronto
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Jun 22, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Lance Corporal
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” issued
number 223377
Ø Proposed residence on
discharge 24 Hanson Rd., Toronto, Ontario
Following the war, the British War Medal (below)
and Victory Medal were sent to him at 24 Hanson Rd., Toronto, Ontario
If you know the location of the missing Allied
Victory Medal, please contact the webmaster to enquire about bringing the
medals back together
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Aug 6, 1932
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Embarked the Alaunia in Southampton with his wife
Rosa
He gave his home address as 193 Livingston Ave.,
Toronto
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Aug 14, 1932
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Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec
The 1938 and 1957 Voter’s Lists show his address
as 199 Livingston Ave., Toronto, Ontario with his wife, Rosa
The 1963, 1965, and 1972 Voter’s Lists show his
address as 36 Moon Valley Dr., Toronto, living alone.
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