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We remember James Horne
We remember James Horne
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
enlistment
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada
Source:5994881
18th November 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
79583
6th Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division
31st Battalion
Source:8579894
18th November 1914
1920
marriage
Mildred Chandler
Source:8579344
1920
1924
children
James Horne
Source:8579344
3rd March 1924
1933
children
Thomas Horne
Source:8579344
1933
children
Roger Horne
Source:8579344
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
79583
31st Battalion
Source:8579336
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
31st Battalion
Source:8579894
1948
death
War Related Sickness
Weakened heart from war service, died of heart attack age 61.
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Canada
Source:8579336
24th February 1948
burial
Rocky Mountain House
Canada
Source:8579344
sibling
Alfred Horne
Source:8579344
sibling
Thomas Horne
Source:8579344
sibling
C Stuart
Source:8579344
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Horne |
| Source | 5994881 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 79583 | 31st Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 79583 | 6th Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division | 31st Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 31st Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Horne | son | 3rd March 1924 | |
| Roger Horne | son | ||
| Thomas Horne | son | 1933 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Horne | brother | ||
| Thomas Horne | brother | ||
| C Stuart | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Chandler | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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grave marker James HorneRocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada, municipal graveyard.
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James Horne obituaryLocal Rocky Mountain House newspaper clippings from 1948.Contributed by:
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Campaign MedalsThe 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal issued to James Horne 79583.Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Deer News clipping describing J Horne return from the front. | Ken81495 | |
| James Horne's Service Record | Ken81495 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| grave marker James Horne | Ken81495 | |
| James Horne obituary | Ken81495 | |
| Campaign Medals | Ken81495 | |
| Canadian Legion Past President | Ken81495 | |
| Silver War Badge and 31st Battalion pin | Ken81495 | |
| Identification tag (front & back) | Ken81495 |
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