Sunday 10 February 2008

Lance-Corporal John James Curns

Born on 26 October 1880 in New York City, New York - husband of A.B. Curns, Winnipeg, Manitoba - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as head waiter, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 42.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 16 March 1916 (number 261031) - transferred to the 97th Battalion, CEF - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 or 26 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.

Died on 17 September 1926.

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