Remembering Arthur FrosT
Arthur Frost was born on November 22, 1896 in the small town Peterborough, Ontario. He was born from his father John Frost and his mother Carrie Frost. Arthur was 18, 5 foot eight and a student before enlisting in the war.
On September 7, 1915 Arthur enlisted to join the war in Peterborough, Ontario. He agreed to serve in the war for one year, and was cleared for service on September 11, 1915. After training and preparations, Arthur joined the 93rd battalion. The 93rd battalion embarked for Britain in July 1916.
Early years
93rd battalion photographed before departing
Enlistment
The Western Front
Once arrived in France, the 93rd battalion provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps and fought in the battle of Ypres, suffering major casualties. In late September, Arthur was transferred from the 93rd battalion to the 1st Canadian battalion (Ontario Regiment).
Enlistment
The 1st Battalion was joined with the Canadian Corps which was a large group of 40,000+ soldiers that later in the war proved to be a large part in the end of the war. The 1st Battalion was very important in the war as they participated in the assault on Vimy Ridge, one of the most historic battles and for Canadians. Arthur and the 1st battalion also participated in Hill 70, Passchendale, and the battle of Arras. The battalion served a significant part of almost every major battle in World War 1, from almost the beginning to the very end.
Major Battles
Passchendaele
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Arthur's Death
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During yet another offensive by the Canadians, Arthur was killed during the battle of the Scarpe in Eastern France just outside the Belgian border. The fight was over the Scarpe river, which was a key access point to push towards Belgium and the Germans. Arthur Frost is now buried in Upton Wood Cemetery in Pas De Calias, France.
A picture of Upton Wood Cemetery in Pas De Celias, France.
Upton Wood is a cemetery built just for World War One casualties. Exactly 218 men lie here, who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. The cemetery is located around 16 kilometres south east of Arras, France. Here is where Arthur lies, his grave number being B.10.
A picture of Private Frost's grave at Upton Wood Cemetery
A made up letter by a student that may have been like something that Private Arthur would have wrote at the time.
Private Arthur's attestation papers
