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We remember John Mcleod
We remember John Mcleod
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Kenneth Mcleod
Source:9031816
1881
1883
sibling
Jane Mcleod
Source:9031816
1883
1885
sibling
Louis Mcleod
Source:9031816
1885
1886
1886
location
Achagarve, North Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9031807
15th June 1886
1889
sibling
Alexander Mcleod
Source:9031816
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9031816
5th April 1891
1891
location
6 Achgarve, Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9031816
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Murdo Mcleod
Source:9032736
1892
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9032736
31st March 1901
1901
location
4 Achgarve, Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9032736
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9389798
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Shipbuilding
Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank
United Kingdom
Source:9389798
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Scott Street, Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9389798
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:5684131
14th November 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Canada
Source:5684131
14th November 1917
1917
location
General Delivery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:5684131
14th November 1917
1918
enlistment
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9034545
31st January 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2138727
British Columbia Regiment
2nd Depot Battalion
Source:9034545
31st January 1918 - 27th April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2138727
1st Canadian Reserve Battalion
Source:9034545
28th April 1918 - 19th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2138727
29th Battalion (Vancouver)
Source:9034545
20th August 1918 - 4th February 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9034545
21st August 1918 - 11th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wounds (GSW) to left shoulder and right thigh.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9034545
6th September 1918 - 5th December 1918
1919
dates
Age 33
Source:9034545
4th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9034545
4th February 1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
2138727
Source:5684131
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mcleod |
| Source | 9031807 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Achgarve, Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Achgarve, Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 8 Scott Street, Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Achagarve, North Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th June 1886 | |
| General Delivery, Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada | known 14th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2138727 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2138727 | 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2138727 | British Columbia Regiment | 2nd Depot Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2138727 | 29th Battalion (Vancouver) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Fraser | mother | ||
| William McLeod | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth McLeod | brother | 1881 | |
| Louis McLeod | brother | 1885 | |
| Alexander McLeod | brother | 1889 | |
| Jane McLeod | sister | 1883 | |
| Murdo McLeod | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthy | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-14 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-14 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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The 29th Battalion patchThe distinguishing patch worn by the 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
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A Ward TentStaff and patients in a Ward Tent at 2 Canadian General Hospital in Le Treport where John found himself as a casualty.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Lochbroom and Gairloch RelativesMore about Lochbroom and Gairloch Relatives
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1891 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| First World War Personnel Record for John McLeod | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 Census Return | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The 29th Battalion patch | Ursula6166 | |
| A Ward Tent | Ursula6166 |
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