Nov 24, 1895

Born in Tweed, Ontario to Isaac Wesley and Georgianna Mary (nee Thompson) Woodcock

Feb 7, 1916

Attested into the 155^th Battalion CEF in Tweed, Ontario

Ø  Number 636588

Ø  Next of kin given as Wesley Woodcock, father, Tweed, Ontario

o   His father’s address was later changed to House of Refuge, Belleville, Ontario (a homeless retreat)

o   There is a note to also notify Mrs. P.C. Thomas, sister, 621 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Presbyterian

The battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area

Mar 12, 1916

Sentenced to 10 days detention and forfeiture of 10 day’s pay for disregarding orders

Oct 17, 1916

Embarked the SS Northland in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 28, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and the battalion proceeded to Bramshott

Dec 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Dec 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 147 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Jan 19, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Woodcock joined the 2^nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in Hersin, France

Feb 26, 1917

After leaving the entrenching battalion, Private Woodcock joined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches west of Vimy Ridge and was posted to “D” Company

Apr 3, 1917

Attached to the 4^th CTMB (Canadian Trench Mortar Battery) for duty

Jul 7, 1917

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion from the trench mortar battery

Sep 22, 1917

Granted 10 days leave

Oct 3, 1917

Rejoined the battalion from leave

Oct 29, 1917

Admitted to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea).  He was transferred the same day to the No. 37 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for further evaluation

Nov 2, 1917

Transferred via the No. 24 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 51 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples

Nov 23, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital and joined the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples

Dec 1, 1917

After leaving the base depot he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Calonne Ricouart, France

Dec 14, 1917

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Woodcock rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches near Vimy Ridge

Dec 27, 1917

Admitted to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Gonorrhea relapse

Jan 17, 1918

Discharged to duty

Jan 20, 1918

Rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches east of Souchez, France

Feb 7, 1918

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Apr 29, 1918

During a trench raid on the German lines at Neuville Vitasse, France, Private Woodcock received shrapnel wounds to his right leg and was evacuated to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid.  He was then transferred to the No. 3 Casualty Clearing Station for treatment

Apr 30, 1918

Transferred to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport for further treatment

May 6, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Canadian Convalescent Depot in Etaples to continue his recovery

May 14, 1918

Discharged from the convalescent depot and joined the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples

May 22, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast

May 30, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Woodcock rejoined the 21^st Battalion in the front lines near Neuville Vitasse, France

Aug 28, 1918

During the 21^st Battalion’s advance on the Sensee River, south-east of Vis-en-Artois, France, Private Woodcock received a severe shrapnel wound to his abdomen and was evacuated to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid where he died from that wound.  Private Martin James Woodcock was later buried in the Achicourt Road British Cemetery, south of Arras, France

Following the war, the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were sent to his father, Wesley Woodcock, 95 Church St., Belleville, Ontario

The Memorial Cross was sent to his father because his mother had passed on after Private Woodcock’s death.

 Martin James Woodcock is honoured on the war memorial in Tweed, Ontario