Private Harry Peter Nicholson Whitehead
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
540344
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Corps Cyclists
Battalion:
2nd Divisional Cyclist Company
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
30 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Architect
Next of Kin:
Mary Whitehead, Wife, Suite 12 Eugene Apts (corner Lilac and Grosvenor), Winnipeg, Manitoba
Address at Enlistment:
Suite 12 Eugene Apts (corner Lilac and Grosvenor), Winnipeg, Manitoba
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.5 in / 95 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Married
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
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Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Wounded 17 October, 1917 - Somme.
Length of Service:
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Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Corps Cyclists |
Army |
2nd Divisional Cyclist Company |
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Notes
Served in the Militia before enlisting
On medical forms occupation listed as architect and professional ball player
Wife moved to Scotland (120 Restaborg Rd., Edinburgh, Scotland) during war
Arrived Plymouth, England 31 January 1916 via S.S. Messanabie
Transferred to 74th Battalion as Corporal in Bramshott on 9 June 1916
Transferred to 11th Brigade Machine Gun Company 22 July 1916
Reduced in rank to Private, forfeits 6 days pay - disorderly conduct 26 July 1916
Embarked to Havre, France 12 August 1916 with 11th Battalion Machine Gun Company
Wounded (gun shot wound/shrapnel right ankle, injured right arm) 17 Oct 1916, Somme, France
Hospitalized 1's General Hospital, Eterat, France 17 October 1917
Hospitalized Aberdeen, Scotland 22 October 1916
Hospitalized Bushy Park, Ramsgate, England 26 February 1916 Granville Canadian Special Hospital, Ramsgate, England 2 March 1917
Transferred to Canadian Cyclist Corp for transfer to Canada - vessel sailed 18 January 1918
Marked atrophy right calf. Very little ankle movement. pain after walking, but can walk with cane. Issued retention brace and special boot. X-Ray shows shrapnel in ankle
Loss of sensation on right forearm as a result of contusion.Neuralgic pain right arm
40% disability, deemed unfit for further service, discharge class "E" Montreal 9 Feb. 1918
Medical discharge in Montreal 28 February 1918.
