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James Hastings

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
406104
Unit at enlistment: 
36th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Oxfordshire
Birth city: 
Oxford
Address at enlistment: 
45 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
45 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Employer: 
Verity Plow Co.
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
30
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Letters and documents

BX July 16, 1949

James Hastings

The death of James Hastings, 288 West Street, occurred on Friday afternoon in the Brantford General Hospital.  Mr. Hastings was born in Oxford, England coming to Canada 30 years ago.  During the First World War, he enlisted with the 36th Battalion and was later transferred to the Princess Pats with whom he served for the duration.  He was an original member of the Army and Navy Veterans. Mr. Hastings was well known throughout the city.  Surviving are his widow, the former Fanny Whittle; two sons, William James, North Bay; Harold, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Ada) Woodcock, Brantford and four grandchildren.  The deceased is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home until Monday afternoon when the funeral will be conducted.  Interment will be in the Soldiers’ Plot, Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX July 19, 1949

James Hastings

The funeral of James Hastings was conducted on Monday afternoon from the Beckett Funeral Home.  Rev. J.C. Coles officiated. Pallbearers were: Donald Monkman, J. Turner, H. Kneller, S. King, J. Lune and W. Durrant, all members of the Canadian Legion with E.R. Edwards in charge. Honorary pallbearers were Sydney Hicks and Harry Patterson.  Interment was in the Soldiers Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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