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We remember John Canavan
We remember John Canavan
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7104917
15th June 1892
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:702325
13th April 1918
service
British Army
Private
8921
Scots Guards
Source:702325
service
British Army
Private
1689
Guards Machine Gun Regiment
Source:702325
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7104917
13th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7104917
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8921 | Scots Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 1689 | Guards Machine Gun Regiment | Private |
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information on John Canavanjust a note I received from a family member. with details about my Granduncle Private John Canavan.Contributed by:
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Milltary cardJohn Canavan service in the British Army and the Scott Guards. Proud of him.Contributed by:
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Private John Canavan's medicalsI was very proud of my granuncle when I got to see this photo of his medical.Contributed by:
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The Michine Gun Crop badgePrivate John Canavan wore this kind of badge on his hat.Contributed by:
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John Canavan Birth certBirth cert he was born in workhouse Row Ballina County Mayo Ireland. his mother wasn't married until 1897 to Martin Canavan .Contributed by:
Paula128162
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Guards ,4th Bn | Paula128162 | |
| information on John Canavan | Paula128162 | |
| Milltary card | Paula128162 | |
| Private John Canavan's medicals | Paula128162 | |
| The Michine Gun Crop badge | Paula128162 | |
| John Canavan Birth cert | Paula128162 |
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