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John Bruce

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John Bruce's Gravemarker (photo courtesy of Gary Thomson)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 18.09.1917
  • Place of enlistment: Sudbury, Ontario.
  • Service no: 2527347
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Cavalry
  • Unit/Ship: Canadian Light Horse
  • Place of Death: Western General Hospital, Liverpool, England
  • Age at Death: 23
  • Date of Death: 16.01.1919
  • Burial Country: Scotland
  • Cemetery: Eastern Necropolis, Dundee
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: LL.5.592.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 25.12.1896
  • Place of Birth: Elgin, Illinois, USA.
  • Address: Sault St, Marie, Ontario
  • Occupation: Harness Maker
  • Mother:

    Annie Ranbow Bruce

  • Father:

    George Bruce

  • Siblings:
  • Spouse:

    Annie G. Bruce, 32 Bridge St, Brechin

  • Children:

More about John Bruce

John died in the Western General Hospital, Liverpool of T.B. He listed Viola King (aunt) 512 St Charles St, Elgin, Illinios, USA, as his next of kin when he enlisted.

For more information on John visit, John’s Service Record also War Graves Register and Memorial

For reasons unknown John Bruce is not included on the original Dundee City Roll of Honour

Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson

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