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We remember John Elwood Holmes
We remember John Elwood Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1913
employment
Bank Clerk
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Canada
Source:6178022
20th January 1913
1916
enlistment
Wingham, Ontario
Canada
Source:5988439
10th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Sergeant
654242
161st Battalion
Source:8639687
10th January 1916 - 28th February 1918
1916
location
Wingham, Ontario
Canada
Source:5988439
10th January 1916
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
18th Battalion
Source:8639687
28th February 1918 - 16th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8639687
28th February 1918 - 16th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound in face
Hospital/Institution
Source:6178022
5th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
P.U.O. (Trench Fever)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8639687
22nd April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded, right shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:6178022
11th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6178022
27th March 1919
1983
death
Source:8453943
1983
burial
Goderich, Ontario
Canada
Source:8453943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Elwood |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 5988439 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingham, Ontario | Canada | known 10th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 654242 | 161st Battalion | Acting Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18th Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Holmes | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-10 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Entry from 'Letters from the Front'From 'Letters from the Front', volume 2, published by Canadian Bank of Commerce.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, ON | David18948 | |
| CEF Service Record | David18948 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Entry from 'Letters from the Front' | David18948 | |
| 18th Bn Cap Badge | David18948 |
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