Regimental Number: 2193349
Rank: Private
Branch: 196th Battalion; Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
John was born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin on December 24, 1890. He enlisted in Regina in May of 1917. In November of 1917, John was buried by a shell and his left leg was wounded. It is unknown when John settled in the South Peace, but according to his service file he was living here by 1921. His homesteads were located at 8-70-10-W6, 31-69-10-W6, and 5-70-10-W6. John died on October 14, 1970.