Pte
John William Carr

Information about birth

Date of birth:
10/08/1896
Place of birth:
Aldershot, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Pipefitter
Religion:
Not stated

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
111078
Enlistment date:
2/06/1915
Enlistment place:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Mounted Rifles, 5th Bn.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
02/06/1916
Place of death:
Maple Copse , Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
19

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 30, 32.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." He was killed by an enemy Shell, in the vicinity of Maple Copse

More information 2