Sergeant John Edward Ross
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Ross,
John Edward
Date of birth: 1889-02-01
Place of birth: Selkirk Manitoba Canada
Next of kin: John Ross, father, Marbleridge P.O., Manitoba
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Religion: Church of England
Date of death:
1925-10-21
Cause of death:
Died after the war of related injuries/illness
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 441466
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
Rank detail
- Sergeant (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: wounded April 15, 1918 in trenches near Hill 70
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1919-02-07
Source: London Gazette issue 31173
Notes: offered for sale by Tanya Ursual June 2012.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
611894
Service file: B8480-S030
Uploader's Notes: John died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis which was attributed to his military service. His NOK was listed as his father residing at Hodgson, Manitoba. John died at the Ninette Sanatorium.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 53rd Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2011-11-20
Last modified: 2013-02-10