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George Gaydon

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772914
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Devonshire
Birth city: 
Barnstaple
Address at enlistment: 
Weir, P.O., Alford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
22 Silver Street, Barnstaple, Devonshire, England
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
28
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Letters and documents

BX March 23, 1950

George Gaydon

The death of George Gaydon, husband of the former Mary Smith, 14 Huron Street, occurred on Wednesday.  Mr. Gaydon was born in Devonshire, England, and came to Brantford 37 years ago.  In 1915 he enlisted with the 125th Battalion and served in France, where he was transferred to the 60th Battalion.  He was wounded while serving.  Mr. Gaydon, while his health permitted, was an active member of the Canadian Legion.  Surviving besides his widow are two daughter, Mrs. Harold A. (Rosemary) Pettit, Newmarket, and Margaret Kate, at home, four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Rose Trevisk, and one brother, Jack, both of Devonshire, England.  Mr. Gaydon is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home where the service will be conducted Saturday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Soldiers’ Plot, Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX March 27, 1950

George Gaydon

The funeral service for George Gaydon was conducted Saturday afternoon at the Beckett Funeral Home.  Rev. F.W. Schaffter, Legion padre, officiated and Comrade E.R. Edwards accorded Comrade Gaydon, Legion honors.  The pallbearers were Comrades D. Monkman, L. Cronk, J. Turner, S. King, J. Lune and W. Thompson.  Interment was in the Soldiers’ Plot, Mount Hope Cemetery.

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