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We remember Sidney Gordon Chalk
We remember Sidney Gordon Chalk
Duplicate of S G Chalk
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9213743
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Rattle Road, Westham, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213743
31st March 1901
1914
employment
Accountant
Source:5560178
30th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Edminton
Canada
Source:5560178
30th December 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
108141
Canadian Mounted Rifles
3rd Battalion
Source:9215594
30th December 1914 - 2nd January 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9216535
22nd September 1915 - 24th February 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
108141
Canadian Mounted Rifles
1st Battalion
Source:9215594
3rd January 1916 - 26th March 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9215594
2nd June 1916
1917
discharge
Source:9215594
31st December 1917
1917
location
496 King Street, London, Ontario
Canada
Source:9215594
31st December 1917
1923
employment
Teacher of Neurology and Anatomy
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Canada
Source:9217007
1923
1923
marriage
Joy Adelaide Chalk nee Barker
Source:9216556
22nd May 1923
1927
service
Other Empire Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Militia, COTC, U of WO
Source:9216535
December 1927
1930
employment
Consultant
Ontario Mental Hospital Service
London, Ontario
Canada
Source:9217007
1930
1936
employment
Chef of Staff
Toronto Psychiatric Hospital
Toronto
Canada
Source:9217007
1936
1940
service
Other Empire Force
Wing Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force
Source:9217007
1940 - 1945
1945
employment
Hospital Superintendent
Ontario
Canada
Source:9217007
1945 - 1957
children
Joan Chalk
Source:9217007
children
Don Chalk
Source:9217007
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9217007
education
Medical Training (Honours)
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Canada
Source:9217007
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
108141
No 1 Special Service
Source:9215594
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9217007
1962
death
Ontario
Canada
Source:9216520
7th August 1962
burial
King City, York Regional Municipality, Ontario
Canada
Source:9216520
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 King Street, London, Ontario | Canada | known 31st December 1917 | ||
| 7 Rattle Road, Westham, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 108141 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 108141 | No 1 Special Service | Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 108141 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| Other Empire Force | Canadian Militia, COTC, U of WO | Lieutenant | |||
| Other Empire Force | Royal Canadian Air Force | Wing Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Chalk | son | ||
| Joan Chalk | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Emma Chalk | mother | ||
| Sidney Albert Chalk | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Adelaide Chalk nee Barker | wife | 22nd May 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-30 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 | Gordon760 | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force Regimental Documents | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 2 Jun 1916 | Gordon760 | |
| Find a Grave | Gordon760 | |
| Canada, Militia and Defence Forces Lists, 1832, 1863-1939 | Gordon760 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 | Gordon760 | |
| The Masonian with the Old Masonians' Gazette December 1962 | Gordon760 |
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We remember Sidney Gordon Chalk
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