John William Rowe

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772067

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

115 William Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

115 William Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Wounded

BX September 26, 1917

Private John William Rowe, infantry, was today officially reported to have been admitted to the Sixth Casualty Clearing station, September 21, with gas and shell wound. The word was received by his wife, Ms. Florence Rowe 6 Lundy’s Lane. Pte. Rowe was a farmer near Waterford, and left his wife and five children behind him when he enlisted.

BX April 27, 1918

Returned Men

A number of Brantford soldiers are reported today to be due for arrival home in the course of a few days. The following Brantford list has been issued from headquarters: L. Davis, 86 Albion Street; J.W. Rowe, 6 Lundy Lane; J.C. Longmuir, 69 Strathcona Avenue; E.E. Murrell, 347 St. Paul Avenue.

BX April 29, 1918

Soldiers Return

The Grand Trunk train which arrived in the city last evening at 6.50 brought four returned heroes home. The party included L. Davis, 86 Albion Street; J.W. Rowe, 6 Lundy Lane; J.C. Longmuir, 69 Strathcona Avenue; E.E. Murrell, 347 St. Paul’s Avenue. The soldiers were met by Chairman John S. Dowling and Secretary MacDonald of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission, and Sergeant Stanbridge of the Soldiers’ Home. All were provided with cars and taken to their respective homes. C. Flood, 135 Albion Street, reported as a cot case, did not arrive with the others, although his name had been received from headquarters.