Broznitsky Posted 13 February , 2004 Share Posted 13 February , 2004 Scenario: An English (or Welsh, Scots, or Irish) man emigrates to Canada before 1914, enlists with the CEF, fights in F&F, Armistice comes, his battalion goes back to England on the way to Canada. Could he opt to leave his battalion in Britain, to start a life again in Merry Olde? Or would he have been forced to travel back to Canada, and then make his way to his homeland? On a related note, could a Canadian-born man stay in England instead of returning to Canada in 1919? Peter in Vancouver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhill Posted 13 February , 2004 Share Posted 13 February , 2004 According to Nicholson, 15,182 men signed away their right to free transportation after the armistice and remained in England. This was in addition to 7136 who had already been discharged there before the armistice. The Canadian government discouraged such discharges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hill 60 Posted 13 February , 2004 Share Posted 13 February , 2004 Samuel Farmer, my great grandfather (see signature), was born in the UK. At some point he went to Canada to live and joined the CEF on the outbreak of war. He was discharged suffering from severe shell-shock and requested permission to stay in the UK, this was granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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