Item is an interview/narrative of T. H. Hewitt' s experiences during World War I. Lieutenant-Colonel Hewitt, M.C. served with the 46th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Interview took place on July 6, 1982.
Date:
1982-07-06
Collection:
Hewitt, T. H.: my Army recollections
People Depicted:
Lieutenant-Colonel Hewitt, T. H., b. 1889
Page Title:
Hewitt_T_0065_01.mp3
Abstract:
Born on Feb. 1, 1889 in Yorkshire, Eng. Initially came to Canada, to one of the large English-sponsored colony-ranches near Moose Jaw, as a boy of sixteen (1905). Comments on horses, wildfowl, homesteading, etc. Speaks of his family in England. (10:00) He was later joined in Canada by his father. For five years worked in the post office; salary fifty dollars per month. In May 1910 became a Deputy Registrar in the Saskatchewan government land titles office. Was a member of the local militia and, in 1915, joined the 46th Battalion, C.E.F. which became part of the 4th Canadian Division. To France in 1916, fought on the Somme. Lewis gunner. Sergeant. Commissioned just before the battle for Vimy Ridge.
Action around Lens. (40:00) Battle casualties, British army strength. Germans fortified French towns, much of it underground. Missed Passchendaele as he was away on course. (45:00) Discussion changes to current times, returned to life in Moose Jaw. Battle of Amiens, summer of 1918. Trip to the Rhine after the Armistice. Returned to Canada in 1919. Demobilized. (13:00)