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John Knox MACDONALD* (1893-1965) MM
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 Trade listed as Laborer. DOB 14-9-93, born Woodstock. NOK Allan McDonald, uncle. Enlisted Fergus 24-10-14 (age 21 years), lists 1 year service in 30th Wellington Regiment. (also known as John KNOX) 5 foot 4 1/2 inches. Blue eyes, light brown hair. Presbyterian. Name is on 18th Battalion Sailing List 18-4-15. To France with 18th Battalion 15-9-15. Suffering from Shell Shock 26-10-16, hospitalized. Shrapnel wounds to both buttocks, right lung and right arm, severe, 26-4-17 (Vimy). Granted permission to marry, married 11-3-18, Epsom, Surrey, England. Awarded the Military Medal (LG 30172)for Bravery in the Field, 30-8-17. Invalided to Canada 25-5-18 aboard Hospital Ship Araquaya. Discharged London, 9-11-18, Medically Unfit, due to wounds. Assessed and awarded 100% disability pension. Department of Veteran Affairs Notification of Death: Died 10-1-65, buried Elora Municipal Cemetery. Gravesite photo courtesy B. Gilbert.
Photo ph23867 courtesy Wellington County Museum & Archives.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6745 - 23, courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
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