Stafford, John Harrison

Regimental Number: 101093
Rank: Private
Branch: 49th Battalion

John was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 13, 1879. In 1912, he filed on SW 27-77-6-W6. In July of 1915, John enlisted in the Canadian Army. He suffered from a slight shell wound in September of 1916, and on August 8, 1918 at Amiens, a horse fell on him. The impact did not actually break his leg, but John experienced significant pain and limped or walked with crutches. John died on September 4, 1957.

Sources: March 20, 1917 p. 1 c. 2

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