World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada; World War, 1914-1918 -- Nova Scotia
Lieut. S. R. Balcom returned to England in July, 1917, became
Quartermaster No. 12 General Hospital and promoted to Captain. He
returned to Canada and took over duties as Officer in charge of Medical
Stores, Military District No. 6.
Lieut, and Quartermaster Walter Taylor, promoted to Captain, served
continuously with the Unit until recalled home at the time of the
Halifax explosion in December, 1917, having had three children killed in
the explosion and losing his property. Later became Quartermaster
Cogswell Street Hospital.
Matron L. M. Hubley served continuously with the Unit until April, 1918,
subsequently attached for duty to No. 3 General Hospital and No. 8
Stationary Hospital, and Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital, returning to
Canada, March, 1919. On returning to Canada she was employed as Matron
of Cogswell Street Military Hospital. In December, 1916, Matron Hubley
was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 1st Class.
Nursing Sister S. A. Archard served continuously with the Unit, with the
exception of a short time at a Forestry Corps Hospital. She was awarded
the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class.
Nursing Sister R. S. Calder, invalided to England in October, 1916,
served with Canadian Hospitals in England during the rest of the War and
was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class.
Nursing Sister E. A. Cooke served continuously with the Unit in England
and France, returning home with the Unit. She was mentioned in
dispatches and was awarded the Medal of Queen Elizabeth of Belgium.
Nursing Sister A. M. Johnston, mentioned in dispatches.
Nursing Sister MacDonald, mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Royal
Red Cross, 2nd Class.
Nursing Sister F. A. Rice, awarded Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class.
Sergt.-Major G. T. Brown, recalled to England in June, 1917, receiving a
commission as Quartermaster of C.A.M.C. General Depot, later being
promoted to captain’s rank and receiving the O.B.E.
Sergt. P. D. MacDonald was transferred to the R.C.R. and was wounded in
action.
Sergt. F. J. Howley received a commission in service. While home on
leave was killed in the Halifax explosion.
Sergt. A. F. McGregor, recalled from Shorncliffe to Canada to complete
medical studies at McGill. On graduating received commission and later
served again Overseas. He was promoted to Captain.
Sergt. F. H. Pond obtained commission with an Infantry Battalion and was
severely wounded and invalided to Canada.
Sergt. T. H. Robinson succeeded Sergt.-Major G. T. Brown, being promoted
to warrant officer.
Sergt. C. G. Sutherland, recalled from Shorncliffe to Canada to complete
medical studies at McGill. On graduating received commission and later
served again Overseas, having been promoted to Captain.
Corpl. E. McN. Grant left Unit in Shorncliffe, receiving commission in
13th Battalion. Later invalided to Canada.
Corpl. G. S. Mitchell promoted to Captain, later became Chaplain of the
Unit. Invalided to Canada in October, 1917.
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