John Henry Stratford

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

447787

Unit at enlistment:

56th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Grace Anglican Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Brantford, Ontario, Idlewyld

Trade or calling:

Accountant

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX July 7, 1933

Served Throughout Period of War – Late John H. Stratford Held in High Esteem by Numerous Friends

The late John H. Stratford, whose death in Toronto was briefly noted in last evening’s issue, was in his 45th year. Born in Brantford, at “Glenhyrst,” the third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stratford, he commenced his business career by entering the Brantford branch of the Bank of Montreal, and later moved to Calgary where he was connected with the construction business. Upon the outbreak of the war, he went overseas with the 156th Battalion and took part throughout the whole period of hostilities. He was a victim of one of the gas attacks and this undoubtedly contributed to his demise. Seemingly in good health, he was taken ill a few days ago and the trouble finally developed into pneumonia. After returning from overseas he was with the Western Canada Flour Mills Company, Limited, holding the important position of credit manager. His marriage took place only three years ago to Miss Florence Kelly, daughter of former pastor of the Brantford Congregational church. Of a most sterling character his consistent affability and many fine qualities won for him a host of friends. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters. Graham K., Brantford; Arthur H. Stratford, Timmins; Dr. R.K. Stratford, and David R. Stratford, both of Sarnia; Mrs. R.G.O. Thomson, Toronto, and Miss Maiden, Stratford. The funeral will take place in Brantford on Saturday with a service held in Grace church and interment in the family plot at Greenwood Cemetery.

BX July 10, 1933

John Henry Stratford

The funeral of the late John H. Stratford, Toronto, took place on Saturday afternoon with a public service first held in Grace church at 3 o’clock. All of the immediate relatives were in attendance and also many old friends of the family. In the absence from the city of the rector, Archdeacon A.L.G. Clarke, Rev. F.W. Schaffter of St. Jude’s officiated and the lesson was read by J.C. Coles. Appropriate hymns were rendered and Henri Jordan presided at the organ. The pallbearers were Dr. P. Janes, Dr. Harris Douglas Robertson, J.J. Page, Dr. M.G. Thomson, all of Toronto and K.V. Bunnell, Brantford. The floral tributes were beautiful and interment was made in the family plot at Greenwood cemetery.