Harry Marchington was my great grandfather (DH) and the source of so many stories I hope I don’t get carried away.
- 1896, Apr 07 – Born Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire, England
- 1905, Apr 11 – Emigrated to Canada
- 1915, Jun 12 – Enrolled in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 35th Canadian Battalion
- 1915, Nov 22 – Embarked for Britain
- 1916, Feb 22 – Embarked for France with the 58th Battalion, 9th Infantry Brigade,
- 3rd Canadian Division. Saw action at the Ypres Salient; Battle of Mont Sorel; the Somme: etc.
- 1917, Nov 23 – Transferred to Canadian Light Railway Operating Company
– forwarded to 1st Tramways Company , Canadian Engineers - 1919, May 27 – Honourable discharge
- 1919 – received Meritorious Service Medal
- 1921 June – resided (boarded) at 61 Ferrier Ave., Toronto, ON
- 1921, Sep 28 – Married Mary B. Wilson
- 1931 – resided at 38 Milverton Blvd,Toronto worked for telegraph company
- 1940ish – Moved to tenth line Esquesing Twp., Halton County
- 1950ish – Farm off of hwy. 7, near Limehouse
- 1955 – moved to new build in Silvercreek
Families:
Stories:
Army Buddies
Lasting friendships were made in the trenches
Grandpa Marchington - WWI Rail Engineer
The story of the tramways is a story of great service paid for in casualties
Marchington Anniversary
The 50th anniversary announcement for Nana and Grandpa
The Information Age
An article about Grandpa Marchington taking part in the first overnight transatlantic newspaper delivery
Pictures:
-
Harry and Marry Marchington
-
1919 Harry's Aunt in England
-
1918-19 Harry and Friend
-
1921 Mary & Harry Marchington
-
Harry and Mary Marchington 50th Anniversary
-
Marchington home built in 1955
-
Grandpa Marchington and his mother Sarah Ann nee: Hartle at the Tenth line near Georgetown
