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Merriam Family Tree
Genealogy Pages
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1896 - 1917 (21 years)
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Name |
MERRIAM, John Alexander |
Born |
21 Apr 1896 |
Holland Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada [1] |
- Father's residence listed as Massie PO [1]
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Gender |
Male |
Also Known As |
Merrian on some documents such as military records |
Nickname |
Jack |
Died |
20 Nov 1917 |
, , , France |
- During WW1
Service Number: 476338 Age: 21 Force: Army Regiment: Fort Garry Horse Unit: N/A Citation: N/A Additional Information: Son of Allen Johnston Merrian, of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Honours and Awards: N/A
According to his attestation papers he enlisted twice. in Jan 26 1915 He enlisted and was dismissed for disorderly conduct for drunkeness and disorderly conduct. Then he enlisted in Oct 14 1915 in the Calgary Horse Guard also received Jack's military papers and he was a terror too. Lost seven days pay and his good conduct medal about a month before he was killed. His physical discription was 5'9" 150 pounds Girth when expanded 36 &1/2 hair fair and eyes light grey. His father is listed as Allen Merriam 15 Bertram St. Norwood Manitoba and the last pay stub was sent to Mrs. A. Merriam 22 St. Mary's Rd. Norwood Manitoba. Source Bonnie Foster
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Buried |
Vimy Memorial, Vimy, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France [2] |
Person ID |
I2937 |
SEQUOIA |
Last Modified |
8 Jan 2022 |
Father |
MERRIAM, Allen Johnson Sr, b. 15 Nov 1871, Chatsworth, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada , d. 25 Feb 1960, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro, Manitoba, Canada (Age 88 years) |
Mother |
JOHNSON, Winnifred Louisa, b. 11 Mar 1874, Wymondham, , Licestershire, England , d. 12 Nov 1955, Seattle, King Co, Washington, United States (Age 81 years) |
Married |
15 Jan 1894 |
Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro, Manitoba, Canada |
Family ID |
F445 |
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| Born - 21 Apr 1896 - Holland Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died - 20 Nov 1917 - , , , France |
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| Buried - - Vimy Memorial, Vimy, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France |
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