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James HOPKINS (1897-1942)
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 Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 3-5-96, born Normanby Township.5 foot 4 3/4 inches. Blue eyes, dark brown hair. Methodist. NOK William Hopkins, father. Margaret Hopkins, mother. Attested Mt Forest 29-11-15 (age 19 years 7 months). Enlistment noted in 2-12-15 edition of Arthur Enterprise. On 153rd Nominal Roll 12-2-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Rolls as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16 and 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Arrived Liverpool 7-5-17. Assigned 25th Reserve for Training and Administration. Taken on Strength 18th Battalion, 29-3-18. GSW right thigh 9-8-18. Globe & Mail Casualty List 24-8-18 reports wounded. Orangeville Banner 27-8-18 reports wounded. Mt Forest Register 19-9-18 reports ...wounded on the right thigh. Returned to Canada aboard SS Regina, 20-12-18, Halifax, N.S. Demobilized London 22-1-19. Notation on Digital file, deceased 5-5-42. Ancestry.ca Family Tree - lists death 5-5-42. Find a Grave photo, Burnsland Cemetery Calgary, courtesy Gord Parker.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4491 - 30. Courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
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