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We remember John William Finn
We remember John William Finn
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Canada
Source:5915842
Source:7158684
26th November 1884
1916
enlistment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:5915842
28th July 1916
marriage
Sarah Pitcher Finn
Source:5915842
marriage
Sarah Pitcher Finn
Source:5915842
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1033171
Source:5915842
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
1033171
Canadian Infantry
Source:7158684
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
85th Nova Scotia Highlanders
Source:7158684
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action from enemy machine gun fire at the Scarpe
Arras
France
Source:7158684
Source:5915842
Source:6149173
2nd September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Dury Hill British Cemetery, 10 miles south east of Arras, France
France
Source:7158684
Source:5915842
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Finn |
| Source | 5915842 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1033171 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1033171 | Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 85th Nova Scotia Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Patrick Finn | father | ||
| Catherine MacLean | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Pitcher Finn | wife | ||
| Sarah Pitcher Finn | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-28 | 5'5" |
Media
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Page 2Page 2 Attestation Papers, joined July 25,1916 in Halifax, Nova ScotiaContributed by:
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Headstone of Private John William FinnHeadstone of Private John William Finn, killed in action Sept. 2, 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery
Contributed by:
Diane22482
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Page 1 | Diane22482 | |
| Death record | Diane22482 | |
| Death Record | Diane22482 | |
| Page 2 | Diane22482 | |
| Headstone of Private John William Finn | Diane22482 |
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