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We remember John Alvin Hirst
We remember John Alvin Hirst
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1916
enlistment
Victoria, BC
Canada
Source:5991973
1st March 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
707040
29TH Battn
Source:5991973
1st March 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:5991973
21st July 1916
employment
Postmaster
Parksville, BC
Canada
Source:5991973
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
707040
Source:5991973
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5991973
1958
death
War Related Sickness
Source:5991973
14th August 1958
burial
Victoria, BC
Canada
D-Row-16-P-0041
Source:5991973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alvin |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 5991973 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 707040 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 707040 | 29TH Battn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Hirst | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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103RD BATT "Timber Wolves"On the steps of the Bay Street Armoury, Victoria, BC
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John, his Cousin Albert, and friend FrankPhoto was taken in front of the Rod & Gun Hotel in Parksville, BC.
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Robert71213
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 103RD BATT "Timber Wolves" | Robert71213 | |
| John, his Cousin Albert, and friend Frank | Robert71213 |
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