The Secret lives of Sgt. John Wilson By The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson Period: Aug 15, 1905 to Oct 11, 1912 Early years and John's departure Aug 15, 1906 John proposes to Polly Jan 1, 1907 John and Polly marry May 6, 1909 John and Polly's son, George, is born Jul 12, 1912 John goes to Canada Oct 11, 1912 Polly gives birth to their daughter, Ella Aug 4, 1914 WW1 begins; John is rejected from army due to lung issues Period: Aug 4, 1914 to Dec 31, 1917 John's new life in Canada Aug 16, 1914 John joins the RNWMP Jul 19, 1915 John is posted to Blaine Lake Jun 6, 1916 John meets Jessie Patterson Sep 21, 1917 John purchases a marriage license for his wedding to Jessie Sep 27, 1917 John kills Polly and burns the car to destroy evidence Dec 20, 1917 John is diagnosed with TB; Jessie cares for him Dec 31, 1917 Polly decides to travel to Canada to find John Apr 12, 1918 Polly arrives in Halifax Period: Apr 12, 1918 to Sep 29, 1918 The turning point Apr 18, 1918 Polly reaches Regina Apr 19, 1918 Polly and John reunite in Saskatoon Aug 15, 1918 Polly discovers John's affair from a letter Sep 29, 1918 John marries Jessie Oct 1, 1918 Jessie moves in with John Period: Oct 1, 1918 to Dec 31, 1920 The aftermath Dec 15, 1918 Police begin to investigate into Polly's disappearance Mar 17, 1919 Remains of Polly are discovered Apr 15, 1919 John is arrested Jun 2, 1919 John is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death Apr 23, 1920 John Wilson is killed Apr 23, 1920 John Wilson and Mrs. Jessie Wilson's son is born