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We remember John Francis Viscount
We remember John Francis Viscount
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Canada
Source:7317065
1895
service
British Army
Private
1065
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:4561289
1915
death
Source:7317065
30th October 1915
burial
Somme
France
Source:7317065
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Francis |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Viscount |
| Source | 4561289 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1065 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Private |
Media
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Private John ViscountAll members of the Newfoundland Regiment had official portraits taken prior to leaving for Europe. This was taken early in 1915
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Official Regimental Document1 page form his Regimental file which shows his date of enlistment, when he arrived at Gallipoli, when he was injured (gunshot wound to the head), the medical ship where he died, and the date he was buried at sea (in Malta).Contributed by:
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Regimental War DeadJohn Francis Viscount is listed on this excerpt of the WW1 Registry of War Dead from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Shows his age at time of death as 20.Contributed by:
Michael94867
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John Viscount | Michael94867 | |
| Official Regimental Document | Michael94867 | |
| Regimental War Dead | Michael94867 |
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