Pte
John Thomas Hemsley

Information about birth

Date of birth:
03/11/1888
Place of birth:
Ulverston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Labourer
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
116074
Enlistment date:
1/06/1915
Enlistment place:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Mounted Rifles, 1st Bn.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
18/04/1916
Place of death:
Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
27

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."

More information 2