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We remember Evan Kirton
We remember Evan Kirton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8933585
26th July 1916
1916
enlistment
Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:8933585
28th July 1916
1916
children
Evan
Source:8933585
December 1916
1917
location
Mill St, Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada
their own address
Source:8933585
24th February 1917
1917
marriage
Florence Bell Kirton
Source:8933585
17th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8933585
17th May 1917
1919
discharge
Source:8933585
11th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:8933585
12th February 1919
employment
Teamster
Canada
Source:8933585
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
931059
No.2 Construction Battalion
Source:8933585
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Evan |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Kirton |
| Source | 6026913 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill St, Truro, Nova Scotia | Canada | their own address | known 24th February 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 931059 | No.2 Construction Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan | son | December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Crawford | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Bell Kirton | wife | 17th March 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloured | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-26 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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