Born on 30 November 1894 in Napanee, Ontario - son of Arthur Jarvis, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as student; Church of England; currently a member of the 2nd Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (one year as a private); no previous military service.
Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 25 January 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant on 30 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 15 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917 - seconded to the Royal Flying Corps from 27 December 1917 to 7 July 1919 - seconded to the Canadian Air Force from 8 July to 8 October 1919 - commissioned into the Royal Air Force on 9 October 1919.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awarded the Croix de Guerre, avec Palme (France).
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Arthur later married Gertrude Rhoda Bird, born in Barrie, Ont, 5 Mar 1900. Her mother was Ellen Kate Hayne, a cousin of my great great grandfather.
ReplyDeleteArthur later married Gertrude Rhoda Bird, born in Barrie, Ont, 5 Mar 1900. Her mother was Ellen Kate Hayne, a cousin of my great great grandfather.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteA much belated thanks for this information. I will add it to the blog entry when I next update.
Ken