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Alfred Jackson

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772938
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
St. James Anglican Church (Paris), Penmans Ltd. Honour Roll
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Nottinghamshire
Birth city: 
Beeston
Address at enlistment: 
Willow Street, Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Willow Street, Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Knitter
Employer: 
Penmans Sweater Department
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
26
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Letters and documents

BX February 17, 1957

Alfred Jackson

PARIS, Alfred Jackson, 66 of 5 William Street, died at his home, Sunday, following a long illness.  Born in Beeston, England, he had lived here for 50 years.  Before retiring he was a clerk in the local Ontario Liquor Control Board store.  He was a member of St. James’ Anglican Church and Branch 29, Canadian Legion.  He served with the 125th Battalion during the First World War.  Surviving are his widow, the former Emma Watson; two sons, William and Arthur, both of Paris, and two daughters, Henrietta, Paris and Mrs. Aubrey (Kathleen) Hewitt, Owen Sound.  Funeral service will be held at the Bruce B. Smith Funeral Home, Tuesday, at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Paris Cemetery.

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