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We remember John Blain
We remember John Blain
Timeline
Timeline
1859
sibling
James L Blain
Source:9316226
1859
1864
1868
sibling
Robert Blain
Source:9316226
1868
1870
sibling
Marion Blain.
Source:9316226
1870
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:5629758
22nd September 1914
1915
dates
Age 51
Source:9316226
22nd August 1915
employment
Salesman Drapery.
Source:9316226
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
18812
Source:5629758
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
18812
Canadian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:7091316
location
Cranwell Street Chorlton - Upon - Medlock Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9316226
1915
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in action in France
Temporary Military Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7091316
Source:9430731
22nd August 1915
burial
Cheshire
United Kingdom
X. 5443
Source:7091316
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Blain |
| Source | 5629758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Street Chorlton - Upon - Medlock Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18812 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18812 | Canadian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Blain | mother | ||
| Quintin Blain | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James L Blain | brother | 1859 | |
| Robert Blain | brother | 1868 | |
| Marion Blain. | sister | 1870 |
Media
Media
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Sale Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.Contributed by:
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Sale Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.Contributed by:
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Sale Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World war.Contributed by:
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Sale and Brooklands Cemetery.Commonwealth War Graves sign at the entrance to the cemetery.Contributed by:
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Sale and Brooklands Cemetery.Private John Blain is commemorated on his family grave. Grave Ref. X5443.
Contributed by:
Desmond1478
Communities
Communities
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Sale and Brooklands Cemetery.More about Sale and Brooklands Cemetery.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | R58235 | |
| Sale Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Sale Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Sale Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private John Blain. | Desmond1478 | |
| Sale and Brooklands Cemetery. | Desmond1478 | |
| Sale and Brooklands Cemetery. | Desmond1478 | |
| Sale and Brooklands Cemetery. | Desmond1478 |
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