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We remember John Henry Mccoy
We remember John Henry Mccoy
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:5668056
9th November 1914
1914
employment
Bank manager
Bank of Hamilton
Canada
Source:5668056
9th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Victoria
Canada
Source:5668056
9th November 1914
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
77532
Canadian Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:8854145
15th May 1915 - 23rd July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8854145
16th May 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
16th Battalion
Source:8854148
24th July 1915 - 7th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:8854148
7th June 1916
1916
death
Belgium
Source:8854148
7th June 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
VI. H. 41.
Source:8854148
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Mccoy |
| Source | 8854148 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 77532 | Canadian Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) | 16th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | mother | ||
| John McCoy | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
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"Forget Us Not" - City of Hamilton and the Municipality of Hamilton (2018 boundaries)More about "Forget Us Not" - City of Hamilton and the Municipality of Hamilton (2018 boundaries)
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Employees of the Bank of Hamilton, CanadaMore about Employees of the Bank of Hamilton, Canada
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Canada- History of the 16th Battalion CEF, 1914-1919 Image | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Public family tree for McCoy family | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial plaque | Deborah102878 |
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