Name
John George "Jack" Hilditch
Born
1894-06-05
Birth Place
Occupation
Farmer
Religion
Methodist
Died
1966-08-17
Death Place
Other Residence
Pike Bay, ON
Awards
Good Conduct Badge
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
652022
Highest Rank
Sapper
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-03-20
Wounded Date
1918-06-01
Wounds
Machine gun bullet hit steel helmet, no serious injury.
Wounded Where
Arras, France
Discharge Date
1919-05-17
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
652022
Highest Rank
Sapper
Conflict
Battalion
107th Pioneer Battalion
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-02-28
Service Record 3
Regimental Number
652022
Highest Rank
Sapper
Conflict
Battalion
1st Battalion Canadian Engineers
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-05-30
Discharge Date
1919-05-17
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Service Record 4
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: James and Johnston, 1934. Pr- (b) Eastnor and Lion’s Head Historical Society, “Benchmarks: A History of Eastnor Township and Lion’s Head”, Eastnor and Lion’s Head Historical Society, 1987. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card