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Jun 26, 1895
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Born in Flinton, Ontario to Lewis and Catherine
“Cynthia” Ellen (nee Parks) Wood
His father, William Lewis Wood, died July 26,
1903 in Kaladar, Ontario
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Dec 16, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in
Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 60094
Ø Next of kin given as Cynthia Freeburn, mother, Flinton, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Fireman
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to “H” Company
o This was later reorganized into “D” Company
The battalion trained in the Kingston area
through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
He served as a Drummer in the Pipe Band and as
such, while in combat, he was employed as a stretcher bearer assisting the wounded
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the
battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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May 14, 1916
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During fighting at
the St Eloi Craters, Private Wood was wounded and evacuated first to a field ambulance for
first aid, then to a casualty clearing station for treatment. A transfer followed to a general hospital near the
coast of France.
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Sep 13, 1916
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Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship
Jan Breydel
Posted to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly
Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
After his recovery in hospitals in England he
was transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in Seaford and employed as an
instructor
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Sep 1, 1917
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Transferred to the 21st Battalion
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Sep 2, 1917
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Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry
Base Depot) in Etaples, France as part of a draft of 83 reinforcements from England and
TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21st Battalion and joined them at the front shortly
after his arrival.
At this time he was assigned to the
Quartermaster Stores Section and would have remained out of front line action for the
remainder of the war
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Nov 6, 1918
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Granted 14 days leave
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Dec 13, 1918
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The 21st Battalion crossed the Bonn
Bridge to enter Germany as part of the post war occupying force and proceeded to Seigburg
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Mar 14, 1919
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Proceeded to England and posted to the EORD (Eastern
Ontario Regimental Depot) pending returning to Canada for service with the Military Police
While in Seaford he was appointed to the rank of
Lance Corporal
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| May 6, 1919 |
Embarked the SS Scotian in
Liverpool
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Disembarked in Montreal,
Quebec and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario
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Jul 5, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Kingston,
Ontario
His rank on discharge was Lance Corporal
Following the war the 1914-15 Star, British War
Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him in Flinton, Ontario
Shown above prior to his discharge
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Jul 21, 1924
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Married to Julia Eva Champagne in Flinton,
Ontario
His religion is noted as Roman Catholic
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May 9, 1940
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Attested into the Canadian Active Service Force
in Trenton, Ontario
Ø Number C40597
Ø Next of kin given as Julia Eva Wood, wife, Flinton, Ontario
Ø Previous occupation given as Cook
Ø Previous military service given as Dec 16, 1914 to July 9, 1919 in the
CEF
Ø Religion given as Roman Catholic
Ø Assigned to “D” Detachment, 1st Battalion,
Midland Regiment in Trenton
On attestation he stated that he had 4 children,
Monica 15, Nora 13, Raymond 11 and Joseph 10, all shown below. He also stated that his mother was alive and
living in Manville, Alberta and that his father was no longer alive
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Aug 8, 1940
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Assigned to Arsenal Guard in Lindsay, Ontario
and promoted to rank of Acting Corporal
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Aug 29, 1940
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Promoted to rank of Acting Sergeant
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Oct 17, 1940
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Transferred to the “C” Detachment,
Kingston, Ontario District Depot No. 3. He is shown below paying his respects to the
21st Battalion Memorial in Kingston's City Park
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Oct 19, 1940
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Authorized to draw Subsistence Allowance
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Oct 29, 1940
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Confirmed in rank of Sergeant
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Nov 11, 1940
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Granted leave until November 24
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May 12, 1941
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Appointed to position of Acting Company Sergeant
Major with the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class
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Feb 28, 1942
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Discharged from the Canadian Active Service
Force in Kingston, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge CSM (Company Sergeant Major)
Ø Reason for discharge Overage
Ø Clothing allowance of $35.00 granted
Ø Entitled to Rehabilitation Grant
Following the war the CVSM (Canadian Volunteer
Service Medal) and War Medal 1939-45 were issued to him
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Feb 11, 1974
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John Albert Wood died of Cancer in Kingston, Ontario
and was buried in the St. Carthagh’s Cemetery, Tweed, Ontario
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