From the book, “72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada” by Bernard McCoy and Capt. A. H. Finlay, 1920.

129430 Cao, Pte C……...F. 13-8-16, S. 11-12-16, R. 21-3-17, S. 23-7-17, R. 30-9-17

130223 Cao, L.-S., R. C. …...F. 13-8-16, S. 23-7-17, R. 28-12-17, W. 22-7-18, R. 9-11-18

F….Date of arrival in France
S…..Sick (indicates left unit)
R….Rejoined Battalion
W...Wounded
L.S...Lance Sergeant
Pte…Private

May 5th, 1916 - Battalion disembarked, and took train to Liphook, and marched to Bramshott Camp.

June 8th, 1916 - A draft of 150 men left for France, who went to the 16th Canadian Scottish.

Off For the Front.

August 12th, 1916 - Battalion left Bramshott for Le Havre.

August 13th, 1916 - Battalion reached Le Havre.