| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 696624 |
| Unit # | 31st |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 696624 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8784 – 40, Item: 222097, PDF: – B8784-SO40. Present address, Cabri, Saskatchewan. Date of Birth 20/04/1879 at Chatham, ON. N of K: Fred Seward (brother) of Wallaceburg, ON. (brother). A single farmer living at Cabri, Sask. Attestation: 31/03/1916 at Medicine Hat, Alberta., to 175th Bn. Found on Roll of Honour, Trinity Methodist Church, Wallaceburg, ON.
The “Will” – The official left all of the real estate to Theodore, Seward, Sanford, Deane, Sask.
Apparent age: 36 yrs. 11 mths., Height: 5’ 4 ½”, Girth: 36” , Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Black, Weight: 150 #. Medical Exam:- 31/03/16 at Medicine Hat, Saskatchewan. “Fit”.
Departed from Halifax, NS. aboard the S.S. Saxonia departed 3/10/16. Arived in England 13/10/16. Transferred from the 175th Bn. SOS to the 21st Res. Bn. TOS 175TH Seaford 10/11/17. SOS 31st Bn.
John Burton served with the 31st Bn, Theatre: France. Date of service 17/02/17.
25/05/17 reported Missing, 3/05/17 reported KIA. Age: 38 yrs.
SEWARD Initials: J B. Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Unit Text: 31st Bn. Age: 38. KIA, Date of Death: 03/05/1917 Service No: 696624
Additional information: Son of George and Mary Seward. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: V. J. 37. Cemetery: ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE. Pas de Calais.
“God is our refuge and strength – A very present in trouble.” inscribed on his tomb-stone.
The Memorial Cross went to C. W. Seward, of Wallaceburg, ON. and the Memorial Scroll 29/04/? And Memorial Plaque 4/10/?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Trinity Methodist Church - Roll of Honour - Wallaceburg, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8784 – 40, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 38. KIA, Date of Death: 03/05/1917 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: V. J. 37. Cemetery: ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE |
| Height | 5'4 1/2" |
| Weight | 150 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 36 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 20/04/1879 at Chatham, ON. |
| Next of Kin | Fred Seward (brother) of Wallaceburg, ON. |
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