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We remember Stanley Jack Odlum
We remember Stanley Jack Odlum
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Beverley Broadhurst Odlum
Source:7737986
May 1888
1889
1890
sibling
Cecil Ralph Odlum
Source:7737986
December 1890
1891
location
Station Hospital (Military), Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737986
5th April 1891
1900
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London then Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7738797
1900 - 1903
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8523277
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Gardener Nursery
London
United Kingdom
Source:8523276
2nd April 1911
1911
location
72 Burnbury Road, Balham, London SW
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8523276
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:6071128
18th January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry
10th Battalion
Source:8523091
18th January 1915 - 9th April 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7738797
August 1915 - 9th April 1917
1916
hospitalisation
He was wounded in the battle for Hill 60 southeast of Ypres.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7738797
April 1916
employment
Farmer
Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:6071128
1917
death
Killed in Action
Attacking the enemy southwest of Thelus (Vimy Ridge). He was shot through the heart while leading his men into action.
Southwest of Thelus
France
Source:6071128
Source:7738797
9th April 1917
burial
Mont-St Eloi, Pas de Calais
He is buried at the Military Cemetery of Escoivres, Mont St Eloi, Arras.
France
V.C.28
Source:8523091
Source:7738797
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley Jack |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Odlum |
| Source | 6071128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Burnbury Road, Balham, London SW | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Station Hospital (Military), Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | 10th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Odlum | mother | ||
| John Augustus Odlum | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Broadhurst Odlum | brother | May 1888 | |
| Cecil Ralph Odlum | brother | December 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Light grey | Sandy |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-18 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Stanley Jack OdlumPhotograph taken from “Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War”
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| UK Outward Passenger Lists 1890-1960 | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Infantry | Peter34996 | |
| Stanley Jack Odlum | Gordon760 |
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