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We remember John Edward 'jack' Hayward
We remember John Edward 'jack' Hayward
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
enlistment
Valcartier
Canada
Source:9309691
3rd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9309691
15th February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
GSW R Knee (incl. fractured femur)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9309738
22nd May 1915 - 22nd June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9309691
24th May 1915
marriage
E. J.
Source:9309691
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
13246
5th Battalion
Western Canada Regiment
Source:9309691
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
13246
Canadian Infantry
5th Battalion
Source:7204474
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9309691
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gun shot wound (Knee joint (right) shattered and amputated due to septic infection) and subsequent pneumonia
Connaught Military Hospital, Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7204474
Source:9309691
22nd June 1915
burial
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7204474
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward 'jack' |
| Initials | JE' |
| Last Name | Hayward |
| Source | 9309738 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 13246 | 5th Battalion | Western Canada Regiment | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 13246 | Canadian Infantry | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Hayward | father | ||
| Jane Fagg | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. J. | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Canadian Expeditionary ForceTypical CEF badge as used on CWGC headstones, where provided [JEH had a private headstone]
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Hayward # 13246 [Libraries and Archives Canada] | R58235 | |
| Pvt John Edward Hayward (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | R58235 | |
| The Scotsman | Mike108587 |
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We remember John Edward 'jack' Hayward
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