Pte
John Joseph Donnelly

Information about birth

Date of birth:
08/11/1887
Place of birth:
Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

General information

Profession:
Steamfitter
Religion:
Not stated

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
408068
Enlistment date:
9/06/1915
Enlistment place:
Niagara camp, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 42nd Bn. (Royal Highlanders)  (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:
28

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action." During an action in the vinicity of Maple Copse on the 2nd June, 1916, the enemy opened up a most intense fire upon the front line, support and communication trenches, and his Battallion was called upon about 9 a.m. to support the Units holding the line. He was a member of the Grenade Section, and whilst the Battalion was taking up the new position, he was killed by enemy fire.

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