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Sgt. Frederick Whitford – 232 BattalionEntry/Object ID
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Frederick WhitfordContext
Sgt. Frederick Whitford – 232 Battalion
Frederick was born in 1883 in the north of England, as was his wife Emma. Three girls, Violet, Emma, and Frances, were born in England before Fred brought his family to Canada, which was in 1913. Four boys followed, Charlie, Bill, Harold, and Jim. Harold and Jim were in the service in WWII. Harold lost his life, serving in the army, and Jim was in the Navy. Fred and his family came to Battleford via Raymore, Sask., and Edmonton. He joined the 232nd Bn. Battleford, becoming Sergeant. He lived for a few years in the Eagle Hills, and then moved to Battleford where he became Chief of Police. Frederick died in 1942.
Top Page: Attestation Paper
Forestry Draft C.E.F. Southern British Columbia
Duplicate
No. 2208424
Folio.
ATTESTATION PAPER.
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your surname? Whitford
1a. What are your Christian names? Frederick
1b. What is your present address? Trail, B.C.
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Falmouth, Cornwall, England
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Mrs. Annie Pearce
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? 174 Mortlake Rd. Ilford, Essex, England
4a. What is the relationship of your next-of-kin? Sister
5. What is the date of your birth? July 17th, 1880
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Logger
7. Are you married? No
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? No
11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes
12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Frederick Whitford, do solemnly declare that the above are answers made by me to the above questions and that they are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided His Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.
Date March 28th 1917.
(Signature of Recruit) Frederick Whitford
(Signature of Witness) D. Innis Lt.
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Frederick Whitford, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity, against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
Date March 28th 1917.
(Signature of Recruit) Frederick Whitford
(Signature of Witness) D. Innis Lt.
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence.
I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at Creston, B.C. this 28th day of March 1917.
(Signature of Justice) [Signature Unreadable]
Justice of the Peace in and for the Province of British Columbia.
Here is the complete transcription of the second page (Description and Certificates) for Frederick Whitford:
Description of Frederick Whitford on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 36 years 5 months.
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.)
* Height: 5 ft. 5 1/2 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 36 ins.
* Range of expansion: 3 ins.
* Complexion: Medium
* Eyes: Blue
* Hair: Dark Brown
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
(Should the Medical Officer be of opinion that the recruit has served before, he will, unless the man acknowledges to any previous service, attach a slip to that effect, for the information of the Approving Officer).
Slight scar back rt leg
Vision R-D. 20-30 , L-D. 20-30
Hearing normal
* Church of England:
* Presbyterian:
* Methodist: Yes
* Baptist or Congregationalist:
* Roman Catholic:
* Jewish:
* Other denominations:
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.
I consider him* Fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force (Forestry).
Date: Mar 27 1917.
Place: Nelson B.C.
MOBILIZATION MEDICAL BOARD
H. Borden Capt AMC
M. R. Braine?
Medical Officers.
*Insert here "fit" or "unfit."
Note.—Should the Medical Officer consider the Recruit unfit, he will fill in the foregoing Certificate only in the case of those who have been attested, and will briefly state below the cause of unfitness:—
Slight Varicocele
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT
Frederick Whitford having been finally approved and inspected by me this day, and his Name, Age, Date of Attestation, and every prescribed particular having been recorded, I certify that I am satisfied with the correctness of this Attestation.
G. H. Macdonnell CAPTAIN
(Signature of Officer)
O.C. FORESTRY DRAFT, C.E.F. SOUTHERN B.C.
Date: April 9th 1917.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
