Bolton Borough Coat of Arms from original Oxford Grove Council School Oxford Grove Council School, Bolton, Roll of Honour 1914-1919
 

Name

Position on Roll

Rank

Service Number

Unit

Place of birth

Date of birth

Enlisted

Place of death

Date of death

Age at death

Where buried

John TownTown, John

C4-11

Private

887528

5th Bn Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)

Chorley, Lancashire

19 May 1891

29 April 1916

France

9 April 1917

26

Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus. France

 

Pte. J. TOWN, who joined the Canadians in April 1916, and was killed on the 9th of last month, was formerly employed at Musgrave’s mills, and with Mr. J. Howarth, farmer, Markland Hill. His parents reside at 40, Bashall-st., Bolton. Before going to Canada in 1911, Town was an enthusiastic member of the Boys’ Brigade.

On his attestation papers John Town is described as being 5 foot 7½ inches tall with a fair complexion, blue eyes and auburn hair - and a scar on his right knee. His civilian occupation in Canada was farmer and his religion Church of England. His next of kin is given as Edwin Town of 40 Bashall St, Bolton, England.

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