Kinniburgh, John Robertson (J. R.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 124311
Unit # Canadian Corps, Headquarters, Belgium, Canadian Corps Troops, Supply Column, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Resident Thamesville
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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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