Name
John Etherton
Born
1875-07-31
Birth Place
Sussex, England
Occupation
Gardener
Religion
Church of England
Died
1951-05
Death Place
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
838228
Highest Rank
Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
147th Grey O.S. Battalion, C.E.F.
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-11-29
Prev Exp
10 months with 32nd Regiment
Discharge Date
1918-12-26
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Notes
John was born in the Parish of Worth County of Sussex, England to John and Sarah. John emigrated to Canada and lived in Walkerton with his wife, Ethel, and children, Rupert, Thomas, and Ethel. After enlisting in the 147th Grey O.S. Battalion, C.E.F., he was later taken on strength into the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion. He served in France 25 months before returning home to Walkerton. Location at Walkerton Cemetery: Plot #1354 Row 15 Section N/E.Sources & Links
- (a) Bruce Remembers Feedback - Walkerton Legion list - March 2021- (b) “Walkerton Public Cemetery (257) Branch Veteran’s Photo Gallery & Veterans of WWI & WWII that moved into the Community” BCM&CC, A2022.003.001.
- (c) See also Obituary in the Walkerton Herald-Times, November 15, 1951.
- Library & Archives Canada
