James Henry Duncan

Rank:

Sergeant

Regimental number:

406071

Unit at enlistment:

36th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Wounded:

Yes

Date of death:

October 16th, 1918

Cemetery:

Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Zion Presbyterian Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

59 Alonzo Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

59 Alonzo Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Moulder

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX May 29, 1917

Word has been received by the relatives of Sergt.-Major James Henry Duncan that he has been admitted to the Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington, suffering from rheumatism. Sergt.-Major Duncan went overseas under Lieut.-Col. Ashton as a private, later joining a battalion in France, winning his stripes on the field of battle. He has been in the trenches since June, 1916.

Cause of Death: Influenza
Location: Location: Brantford, Ontario (Brantford Emergency Hospital)

BX October 17, 1918

The death occurred last evening of James H. Duncan at the age of 32 years, Spanish Influenza being the cause. The deceased had just returned a few months ago from overseas. Besides his wife and two small children, he is survived by his mother and two brothers, Will of Salt Lake City and Angus of Georgetown, and five sisters, Mrs. T.E. Holmes of Hamilton, Mrs. L.R. Frankland, Detroit, Mrs. S. Menzies, Mrs. J. Patterson and Miss Jessie at home. He was formerly a well-known lacrosse player here.

BX December 14, 1917

Returned Men

Twelve months ago Sergeant James Duncan of this city was blown up and wounded at Vimy Ridge. As a result he was invalided home and arrived here last evening. Expected with him were G.A. Cooper, 11 Esther Street; W.T. Hurley, 45 Alonzo, and E.M. Knowles. However, one of the other arrived. A number more returned veterans are expected today or tomorrow. Duncan’s home is at 47 Edgerton Street. He came home on the 6.25 G.T.R. train, which was nearly an hour late, and was met by Mr. George MacDonald, secretary of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission.