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John David Lynch

John David Lynch
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
210548
Unit at enlistment: 
58th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
October 8th, 1916
Cemetery: 
Vimy Memorial - Pas de Calais, France
Birth country: 
U.S.A.
Birth county: 
Newaygo
Birth city: 
Ensley Center, Michigan
Address at enlistment: 
46 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
46 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Driver
Religious denominations: 
Methodist
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
23

Letters and documents

Circumstances of Casualty: Previously reported missing now Killed in Action. While taking part in the attack on Regina Trench, Courcelette, on the morning of October 8th, 1916, he was instantly killed by enemy shell fire.

BX October 27, 1916

Two Brantford Men are Missing – Lance Corporal Joseph H. Harris and Private John David Lynch Named in Casualty List

Two Brantford men, Lance-Corp. Joseph H. Harris and Private John David Lynch, are reported in today’s casualty lists as missing. Lance-Corp. Harris left Brantford with the 36th Battalion, but was transferred later to the 58th Battalion. Word was received in the city on Wednesday that he was missing. Before going overseas he was a sergeant in the 38th “Duffs” and well known as a football player, being a member of the regimental team. His former address was 18 Gordon Street. No details are available of Pte. John D. Lynch. 

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