| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit # | Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), 38th Bn. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6456 – 46, Item: 180125, PDF:- B6456-SO46. Date of Birth 23/03/1890 at Blenheim ON. Son of Mrs. Phoebe Stirling of Blenheim, ON. A student at Queen’s University. Single. He had served in the Militia. Attestation: 1/02/1915 at Ottawa, ON. to 38th Bn. CEF. CDP22/01/1917.
Age 24 yrs. 11 mos. Height: 5’7”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Linear scar over left deltoid; scar on right forearm. Enlistment at Ottawa, to the 38th Bn. 1/02/15. Next of Kin : Mrs. Will (Phoebe) Sterling (mother). He had gone to Bermuda 8/08/15 prior to his enlistment.
Lieut Muckle spent three years with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham; later nearly three years with the 21st at Windsor before going to Kingston, Queens University.
He enlisted in the 14th Regiment at Kingston later transferring to the 38th battalion, Ottawa.
John proceeded overseas with the 38th Bn. He served with the 38th Bn. 15/02/15 to May 1916 TOS. Reported KIA 15/01/17 – Rouen, France. General HQ. 20/01/17. Estate Registry 22/02/17, CEF – London, ON.
MUCKLE, JOHN ERNIE Initials: J E Nationality: Canadian Rank: Lieutenant Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 38th Bn. Age: 26 Date of Death: 15/01/1917 Additional information: Son of John E. Muckle and Phoebe E. A. Stirling (his wife), of Blenheim, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. B. 13. Cemetery: ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI 1V.B.13
Lieut. Muckle was 26 yrs. old the son of John E. Muckle and Phoebe E. A. Stirling (his wife) of Blenheim,ON. (EOR) 38th Bn. Photos of John Muckle, his Grave marker, article “London Officer Who was Studying for the Ministry”
From the Toronto Star 22/01/17 News clipping: London Ont. 22/01/17. Lieut. J. E. Muckle was killed in Action in France, His mother was officially advised to-day.
In 1914 he was attending Queen’s University preparing to become a Presbyterian minister. He enlisted with the 38th Battalion at Ottawa. In a recent letter he told of going out with a party with the red Cross flag to bury British and German dead and being fired on by German snipers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Blenheim Cenotaph |
| Sources | Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim News Tribune (21-06-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (30-09-1916), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6456 - 46, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 26 Date of Death: 15/01/1917 Cemetery: ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 24 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 23/03/1890 at Blenheim ON. |
| Religion | Prebysterian |
| Last Place of Employment | Student |
| Marital Status | single |
| When Enlisted | 1914 |
| Where Enlisted | Kingston ON |
| Next of Kin | Mother: Mrs. Phoebe E. Sterling, Blenheim |
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