Pte. John R. Kinniburgh went overseas April 21st, 1916, and crossed to France July 17th, but failing to pass the medical examination, was given Base duty, and two weeks later to Canadian Corps, Headquarters, Belgium. Later he was attached to the Canadian Corps Troops, Supply Column, loading and later issuing rations. In April 1917 he was marked fit for general service, and joined the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles. May 6th, in the vicinity of Vimy Ridge he sustained a compound fracture of the right forearm the result of shrapnel, which caused the loss of the use of the right hand. He was admitted to Hospital in France, Scotland and England, and invalided to Canada February 4th, 1918. He received treatment at the London Military Hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Thamesville Herald

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Glasgow, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	W.E. Corlett, Thamesville
Average Earnings	$ 35.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 18th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Alvinston, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Agnes Kinniburgh, 17 Melville St, Pollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland

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