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John George Cann

John George Cann
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
141881
Unit at enlistment: 
76th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario
Commemorated at: 
Paris Congregational Church
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Gloucestershire
Birth city: 
Bristol
Address at enlistment: 
Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Blacksmith
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
31

Letters and documents

BX September 30, 1916 

In today’s casualty list no Brantford men are mentioned. Pte. John George Cann of Paris is reported wounded.

BX February 24, 1965 

George W. Cann

George W. Cann, 80 of Railway Street, Paris, died Tuesday in Willett Hospital.  He was born in Bristol, England, and lived in Paris for about 60 years.  Mr. Cann was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, and a veteran of the First World War.  Surviving are a son, Victor of London; a daughter, Mrs. P. (Florence) Connor of Oshawa; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren.  His wife, the former Mary Kalbfleisch, died seven years ago.  Mr. Cann is at the Bruce B. Smith Funeral Home, Paris, for service Friday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Paris Cemetery.

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