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We remember James Carter Irwin
We remember James Carter Irwin
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Canada
Source:6003206
Source:7202163
1st January 1897
1915
enlistment
Canada
Source:6003206
3rd August 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements
Source:6003206
3rd August 1915
1915
location
272 Jarvis Street, Toronto
Canada
parents address
Source:6003206
3rd August 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Source:8909119
30th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action at Sanctuary Wood
Hospital/Institution
Source:8909119
2nd June 1916 - 2nd June 1916
employment
Bank clerk
Source:6003206
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
475895
Source:6003206
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
475895
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Source:7202163
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received at Sanctuary Wood, 2 June 1916
United Kingdom
Source:7202163
Source:8909119
31st July 1916
burial
London
United Kingdom
52. 33730
Source:6003206
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Carter |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Irwin |
| Source | 6003206 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 Jarvis Street, Toronto | Canada | parents address | known 3rd August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 475895 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 475895 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-03 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Headstone at Nunhead All Saints CemeteryIrwin's headstone at Nunhead Cemetery. Inscribed HOW MANY HOPES LIE BURIED HERE - MOTHER
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Ian77
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Ian77 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone at Nunhead All Saints Cemetery | Ian77 |
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