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Pte. Arthur Edward Tatchell - 5th Battalion Western CavalryEntry/Object ID
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Arthur Edward TatchellContext
Pte. Arthur Edward Tatchell - 5th Battalion Western Cavalry
Arthur was born on December 30, 1891 in Clacton, Essex County, England, the son of Henry G. and Caroline Tatchell. He came to Canada and served in "D" Squadron Battleford 22nd S.L.H. He worked in the Bank of British North America in Battleford and joined the 53rd Prince Albert Bn. in Battleford on March 30, 1915. He sailed for England and was T.O.S. on December 1, 1915 in the 5th Bn. Western Cavalry in France. Arthur was wounded on July 26, 1916 and returned to action. He was severely wounded again on the 4th of August and died of his wounds on the 9th. Arthur is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Left Page: Attestation Paper
ATTESTATION PAPER.
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your name? Arthur Tatchell.
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Clacton, Essex County, England
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Henry George Tatchell (Father).
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? North Battleford, Sask. Box 403.
5. What is the date of your birth? December 26th, 1892.
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Electrician.
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? Yes.
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? Yes (22nd Light Horse, Saskatchewan).
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.
(Signature of Man) Arthur Tatchell
(Signature of Witness) C. F. Mepham
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Arthur Tatchell, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions 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 30th 1915.
(Signature of Recruit) Arthur Tatchell
(Signature of Witness) C. F. Mepham
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Arthur Tatchell, 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 Mar 30th 1915.
(Signature of Recruit) Arthur Tatchell
(Signature of Witness) C. F. Mepham
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 Battleford this 30 day of March 1915.
(Signature of Justice) J. H. Hogan
(Approving Officer) C. F. Mepham Lieut.
Right Page: Description and Certificates
Description of Arthur Tatchell on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 22 years 3 months.
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.)
* Height: 5 ft. 10 3/4 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 33 1/2 ins.
* Range of expansion: 2 1/2 ins.
* Complexion: Fresh
* Eyes: Brown
* Hair: Brown
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
Scar on outer side of right wrist.
* Church of England:
* Presbyterian:
* Methodist:
* Baptist or Congregationalist:
* Other Protestants: Salvation Army
* Roman Catholic:
* Jewish:
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.
Date: 30-3-15
Place: Battleford
W. J. Stanley Millar
Lieut.
Medical Officer.
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
Arthur Tatchell 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.
C. F. Mepham
(Signature of Officer)
Lieut.
Date: 30th March 1915.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
