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James Gaydon

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772913
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
November 12th, 1917
Cemetery: 
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, XXII.DD.5A - Poperinge, Belgium
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: 
Farm hand
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
24

Letters and documents

Circumstances of Casualty: Died of Wounds. (Gun shot wound multiple severe). At. No. 17 Casualty Clearing Station.

November 22, 1917 - North Devon Journal

Barnstaple Soldier Dies From Wounds

News reached Barnstaple on Tuesday of the death, from wounds received in action, of Pte. James Gaydon (Canadian Grenadier Guards), son of the late Mr. Robert Gaydon, of Pulchrass Street, Barnstaple.  Deceased, who was aged 27, learnt his trade as a shoeing smith with his brother-in-law, Mr. J. Rudd, of Barnstaple, subsequently emigrating to Canada.  He joined the Army in 1915, and had been in France about a year.  With the bereaved family, many members of whom reside at Barnstaple, much sympathy will be felt.  Three of deceased’s brothers are swerving with the Canadian Forces, namely, Sergt. J. Gaydon, and Ptes. Albert and George Gaydon.

Note: Not Considered Brant County War Dead

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