Name
John Albert Hastings
Born
1884-07-28
Birth Place
Occupation
Blacksmith / Brick fireman
Religion
Presbyterian
Died
1974-04-17
Death Place
Washington, MI
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651303
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-01-08
Prev Exp
Discharge Date
1916-03-06
Discharge Cause
Medically Unfit
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
2000030
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
28th Battalion
Enlisted
Regina, SK
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-12-13
Discharge Date
1916-12-16
Discharge Cause
Civil Conviction
Service Record 3
Regimental Number
651303
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
2nd Depot Battalion
Enlisted
Toronto, ON
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1917-11-11
Drafted
Yes
Prev Exp
Discharge Date
1918-12-05
Discharge Cause
Medically Unfit
Notes
John Albert served three times in the First World War. After being discharged from the 160th Battalion on March 8, 1916 (after 3 months of service), he appears to have enlisted with the 28th Battalion in Regina, SK on December 13, 1916. He was then discharged again, but this time due to a civil conviction on December 16, 1916--only three days after enlisting. This discharge and reasoning were confirmed January 8, 1917. He was then recruited back in Toronto, ON, with the 2nd Dept Battalion on November 11, 1917.Sources & Links
- (a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: F. Treve James and Thomas Joh- (b) Profile Image: Source Ancestry, George Brandon Brown family tree
- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
