Charles Kenneth Hoag DCM

Rank:

Captain

Regimental number:

109397

Unit at enlistment:

4th Canadian Mounted Rifles

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Harris Street Cemetery, Ingersoll, Ontario

Awards or decorations:

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

15 O’Hara Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Next of kin address:

15 O’Hara Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Student

Employer:

University of Toronto

Religious denominations:

Baptist

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29713
Date: August 19, 1916
Honour or Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Authority: R.O. 708, Byng, July 22, 1916
Name: Charles Kenneth Hoag (109397)
Unit: 4th C.M.R.

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and ability as a scout. He made several reconnaissances under trying and dangerous conditions, and obtained much valuable information.

BX August 23, 1916

Former Brantford Boy Wins Distinguished Conduct Medal – Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Hoag Gets Coveted Honor For Distinguished Services

Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Hoag, an old Brantford boy, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, having won credit for making several reconnaissance’s in trying and dangerous conditions and obtaining valuable information. He is a son of Mr. J.P. Hoag, Toronto, formerly inspector of the public schools here. Lieut. Hoag received his secondary education at the Collegiate Institute here. He was wounded in the back on July 25 at the battle of Zillebeke where he distinguished himself.

BX July 28, 1916

Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Hoag Wounded – Was Son of Former Teacher at Local Collegiate

Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Hoag, of the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, has been wounded in the back of the head by shrapnel, according to advices received by his father, Mr. J.P. Hoag, inspector of continuation schools for the province of Ontario. Mr. Hoag received an official message on Wednesday stating that on July 25 his son had received serious grenade wounds in the back of the head. Thursday afternoon he received a cable from Lieutenant Charles Hoag stating that the wounds were shrapnel wounds and not of a serious nature.

Lieut. Hoag was a second year student in the School of Practical Science, University of Toronto, prior to enlistment in November 1914. He joined the C.M.R. as a private and went overseas in the summer of 1915, spending last winter in the trenches. Following the Battle of Zillebeke, in which he took part, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was then recommended for a commission, and the rank of officer was granted to him on June 29.

Lieut. Hoag received his secondary education at Brantford and London Collegiate Institutes, and while in Toronto, resided with his parents at 15 O’Hara Avenue. His father was formerly a teacher at the Collegiate here.

Ingersoll Tribune, December 6, 1967

Deaths – Charles Kenneth Hoag

The death of Charles Kenneth Hoag, D.C.M., of 15 Cedar Street occurred at Westminster Hospital, London, on Wednesday November 29th, in his 74th year. He was born at Brantford a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James P. Hoag and resided in Toronto for a number of years, coming to Ingersoll about 34 years ago, where he operated an insurance agency for some time. He was later employed at the Morrow Screw & Nut Company and later for over 10 years he was employed by the Department of Highways. He had been in failing health since January of this year and seriously ill for the past two weeks. He was a veteran of World War, going overseas with the 4th C.M.R. as a private and received his Captaincy on the field. During this time he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was discharged in 1920. He joined the Veterans’ Guard during World War 2 and was stationed in Algoma and Moosonee. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, Court Oxford and a member and past president of branch 119 Canadian Legion, Ingersoll. He is survived by his wife the former Margaret Smith; one son Sgt. Kenneth of the 1st Infantry Division of Vietnam; two daughters Jean at home and Mrs. K.J. Liley (Margaret) of Guelph; two grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin of Guelph.

The funeral was held from the Clifton and Henry funeral home, 88 King Street West, on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, with service conducted by Rev. John Pace of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. The service was well attended and there were many floral tributes and contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society. The casket-bearers were Ralph Banbury, Ernest and Graeme Bugden, George Allen, Clifford James and Mac Branscombe. Interment was in the family plot in the Harris Street Cemetery.

Obituary Courtesy of: Ingersoll Public Library