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“PUTTING ON THE PUTTIES” Those Brave Men of Cathcart, Tansley and Woodbury: Compiled by
Clayton J. Barker, 2017 Note - some of the following
information is from Library and Archives Canada, veterans.gc.ca
Pt. Maitland Newman Brooks, of Woodbury, was conscripted late in the war,
serving with the 2nd Depot Batt’n, 2nd Central Ontario Reg’t. Spent his tour
of duty in England at ‘F’ Wing C.C.C. Was able to
meet up with his cousins, William and Howard Disher, while on leave at
Scarborough, Yorkshire England. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection)
Pt. John Howard (Howard) Disher, of Tansley, was conscripted
into the army at age 20, in 1917, and served in England with the 2nd. Depot
Batt’n, 2nd Central Ontario Reg’t, at ‘N’ Wing, C.C.C.,
England, during WW1. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection.)
William Edwy Disher, of Tansley, is listed as a former Cashier, age
23 signed up to the army in 1917. Was with the 1st Depot Batt’n, W.O.R., and the 7th Field Company Canadian Engineers
overseas during WW1. Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection)
Lt. Albert Harold (Harold) Farrington, of Cathcart in Infantry
Uniform 1915. Enlisted with the 125th Batt’n and served in France a year in
the infantry. He was with Motor Transport there. after seeing the airplanes
flying over his head at the battlefront, he made up his mind that the
following year he would be up there (in the sky), and not on the ground. In
1916 he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, as 2nd Lieut. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection) AUTHOR’S NOTE : My Grandmother’s brother, Albert
Harold Farrington enlisted in the Army (Infantry) in 1915, at age 19, against
his father’s will. His father, James, tried to sway Harold to stay home on
the farm (west of Cathcart) and not join the army, by buying him a brand-new
automobile. Harold was so ambitious for adventure that he went off to war
anyway. During WW2, he continued in the airforce, however this time he served
as a flight instructor. His flying career spanned over 60 years, particularly
as a Bush Pilot in the Canadian North. Photo
William Reynolds (Bill) Lawrence, Son of Charlie
Lawrence of Cathcart, signed up to the War at age 20, in 1917, serving with
the 2nd Depot Batt’n, 2nd Central Ontario Reg’t., and also the 8th Reserve
Battalion, in England, where he received a “British War Medal.” Photo taken
at Camp Niagara. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection)
“In his putties” George Albert (Bert) Tune,
Woodbury: one of the many local farmers who doubled as members of Canada’s
“Home Defence,” Bert was Clayton Barker’s great-grandfather and father of
Doris Givens, of Burford. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection) TANSLEY:
Aug 26th, 1915 At
a recent meeting in the village a member of the militia strongly urged that
more attention be paid to the question of “Home Defence.” In the opinion of the writer this is one
of the most sensible steps that could be taken, and we wonder whether the
services of any of our military officers could be obtained to tach the
rudiments of drill and its adjuncts. We believe that a number of recruits
could be obtained, and although it looks a far cry from our quiet village to
the seat of war, still if our neighbour across the border gets embroiled
(which looks more probable every day) we may be glad to know the business end
of a rifle. Should our services never be required, the exercise would be of
great benefit to a large number of us.
Lance Corporal Arthur Graham Weir, of
Cathcart, enlisted as a signaller for the 120th Batt’n, at age 21, while
attending Hamilton Normal School. Serving with the 91st Reg’t, then
transferring to the 116th Batt’n overseas, he was killed in action Aug. 27th,
1918 at Arras and is buried in Vis-En-Artois
British Cemetery, Harcourt. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection)
Lieut. David Henry Weir, of
Cathcart, who was also a Civil Engineer, aged 31, was formerly in the 38th
Dufferin Rifles (Brantford) and served in the 215th O.S. Batt’n C.E.F. and
2nd Field Co. Canadian Engineers overseas during WW1. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection)
Frank Edward Weir, of
Cathcart. Frank, who was a Civil Engineer, aged 30, signed up in 1916 with
the 125th Brant Dragoons. Served with the 67th Batt’n 2 years in France then
served in England in the R.A.F. during WW1. (Photo from Clayton Barker’s personal collection) CATHCART:
Sept. 26th, 1918 [BA19180926] Mr.
and Mrs. John Weir of Cathcart, received word yesterday that their youngest
son Arthur. Was killed in action on Aug. 27th. Arthur was educated at the
Brantford Collegiate and enlisted with the 120th, City of Hamilton Battalion,
while attending Normal School in that city. After proceeding overseas, he
transferred to the Signalling Section of the 116th Battalion. He served one
year and seven months at the front. Two brothers are now overseas. Frank,
who after serving two years in France as a gunner, has been sent to England
to receive a commission in the R.A.F., and David, who received a Lieut’s
commission with the 215th but now with the Canadian Engineers. The whole
community deeply sympathize with the family in their sore and sad
bereavement. -------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER The information contained on this page represents
the research findings and opinions of the author. The material on this page
reflects the author’s best judgement in light of the information available at
the time of compilation. Any use of this material made by a third party, or
reliance on, or decisions made based on it is the responsibility of such
third parties. The author accepts no responsibility for damages, if any,
suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on
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