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Name

John Wesley Keeshig

Born

1878-11-05

Birth Place

Chippewa of Nawash Unceded First Nation, ON

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Methodist

Died

1951-02-21






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

652170

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Byron, ON

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1918-03-15

Discharge Date

1918-07-24

Discharge Cause

Medically Unfit



Notes

Discharged December 7, 1917 and returned to Canada, but seems to be a reattestation. Year of birth is unclear: attestation papers state 1878, enlistment card and Find A Grave state 1871, and medical history records in LAC personnel records state 1868.




Sources & Links

- (a) James, F. Treve & 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: James and Johnston, 1934. Print.
- (b) O'Keeffe, L. "Saugeen and Cape Croker Reserves, C. Co. 160th O.S. Batt. C.E.F., London, Ont., July 15, 1916" [photograph]. July 15, 1916. A2006.206.001, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave



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160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card