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Thompson, John Thomas

15th May 2017
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John Thomas Thompson

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: 74th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Parents: Mr Jim (James) & Mrs Elizabeth Thompson

Wife: Charlotte Ann Thompson

Parent’s Address: 14 High Street, Hastings

Home Address: 21 Bloor Street, West Toronto

Other Info: The text of ‘Died at Toronto’ reads: … We regret to announce the death of Sergeant J Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Thompson of the ‘First in, Last Out’ Inn, High Street, Hastings. It occurred at Exhibition Camp, Toronto on April 27th. Sergeant Thompson, only three weeks before, proceeded from Brompton to Toronto to act as instructor and qualify for a commission. On the morning after arrival he complained of not feeling well and was removed to hospital in an ambulance. He died of pleuro-pneumonia. Age 32 years. He was well known in Canada as a man of strength and sterling character. He leaves a wife but no children.

According to CWGC, John is remembered at Toronto (St James) Cemetery, grave reference Blk D (Ravine). Lot 73. South.

You can view John’s enlistment papers for free here.

Published: May 1916

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Kane, Peter

10th May 201711th May 2017
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Peter Cane

Rank: Trooper

Regiment: 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Other Info: A wounded Irishman at the Hermitage Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Hastings. he had a letter in the Observer on Saturday protesting against the behaviour of the Irish insurgents in Dublin.

Published: May 1916

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Dennison, Harry Stuart

10th May 201710th May 2017
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Harry Stuart Dennison

Rank: Captain

Regiment: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), Canadian Expeditionary Force

Parents: Mr Ralph Abercrombie & Mrs Helen McTaffart Dennison

Wife: Blanche Dennison (nee Darcy)

Brother: Ralph Edward McKie Dennison

Address: 90 Warrior Square, St Leonards

Other Info: The text reads “… We take the following brief report from last Saturday’s Observer: “It is with much regret that we have to state that Captain H. Stuart Dennison, of Princess Patricia’s Imperial Canadian Light Infantry was killed on 8th May 1915. Captain Dennison joined the service on the 4th August 1914, and was on active service in Flanders in December 1914. He took part in the engagements at St Julie, Neuve Chapelle, St Eloi and The Mound. It was at the last mentioned that Captain Dennis was killed whilst heroically holding his trench. His brother, Lieutenant Ralph Edward McKie Dennison, who joined the Royal Sussex Regiment in August 1914, was killed on 9th May 1915, a day after his brother. It was during the engagement at Festubert that Lieutenant Dennison met his death on the enemy’s parapet while leading his men.”

According to CWGC, Harry is remembered at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial on Panel 10.

Published: May 1916

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Hudson, W

6th May 2017
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W Hudson

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Expeditionary Force

Sent by: Mrs Blackford

Address: 132 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front

Published: May 1916

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Sandin, Maurice

28th April 2017
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Maurice Sandin

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Expeditionary Force

Sent by: Miss A Dann

Miss Dann’s Address: 22 Fairlight Road, Ore

Other Info: On Active Service. No trace of this name in record searches.

Published: April 1916

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Baker, William George

28th April 20176th June 2017
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William George Baker

Rank: Private

Regiment: 58th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Sister: Mrs Beale

Nephews: G Beale & E Beale

Sister’s Address: 29 Whitefriars Road, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front. Born in Westfield. According to CWGC, William was killed in action on 13th June 1916. He is remembered at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial on panel 18-24-26-30.

You can view William’s CEF enlistment papers for free here.

Published: April 1916 & June 1916

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Parsons, Thomas Frederick

25th April 20173rd October 2021
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Thomas Frederick Parsons

Rank: Private

Regiment: Medical Corps, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Parents: Mr & Mrs T Parsons

Address: 81 Winchelsea Road, Ore

Other Info: At the Front. You can view Thomas’ CEF enlistment papers for free here.

Published: April 1916

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Thurston, Herbert S

15th April 2017
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Herbert S Thurston

Rank: Private

Regiment: 168th Oxford Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Father: W O Thurston

Sent by: Mrs Thurston

Address: 130 St George’s Road, Hastings

Other Info: His father was landlord of the Shah Hotel, Hastings

Published: March 1916

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Kent, G

13th April 2017
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G Kent

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Expeditionary Force

Aunt: Mrs J Harbour

Cousin: G Harbour

Aunt’s Address: 86 Manor Road, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front.

Published: March 1916

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Crowther, George Nelson

13th April 2017
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George Nelson Crowther

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Expeditionary Force

Parents: Mr T W B & Mrs M M Crowther

Parent’s Address: 22 Earls Court Square, London

Other Info: The text reads: “… who was killed in action in France at Ploeg Steert on 1st February 1916 was the second son of T W B Crowther of Narangala, Ceylon. He was born in Ceylon in 1889 and came home for his education in ? to St Leonards where he was brought up under the shadow of Christ Church being in the church for several years. In 1908 he went out to Canada to farm and there took up a quarter section of Government land, built his own house and hoped to be married in 1914, but when the War broke out he felt it his duty to join the forces and came over with the 3rd Canadian Contingent in September 1915. He was sent to the Front early in 1916 and was killed after only a fortnight in the trenches.

He came from good old fighting stock, being descended on his father’s side from Mrs Matcham, the sister of Lord Horatio Nelson and on his mother’s side from General Lord Harris, the victor of Seringapatham, as well as being the great grandson of the Right Hon. Stephen Rumbold Lushington, M.P., and Governor of Madras and Mr James B. Wildman of Chilham Castle, Kent.

According to CWGC, George is remembered at Berks Cemetery Extension, grave reference II.C.35.

George’s enlistment papers can be viewed for free here.

Published: March 1916

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