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John Walter Hill

John Walter Hill
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
739220
Unit at enlistment: 
114th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Tuscarora Township, Six Nations
Commemorated at: 
Mohawk Institute Honour Roll, S.S. No. 2 Roll of Honour, Ohsweken
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Six Nations, Tuscarora Township, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Religious denominations: 
Baptist
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
18

Letters and documents

BX February 19, 1981

John Walter Hill

HILL – Peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 18, 1981, John W. Hill, of Ohsweken, in his 83rd year; beloved husband of Mina G. Curley; loving father of Mrs. Merna Martin and Mrs. Mintern (Janet) Martin, both of Ohsweken; brother of Roderick R. Hill of Ohsweken; dear grandfather of Michael, Guy, Janice and Debra; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren; predeceased by one son Robert and one brother Ollie.  Mr. Hill was a veteran of the First and Second World Wars, serving overseas duty, also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, Brantford.  Resting at the Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken, until Saturday, 1:30 p.m. then to St. Peter’s Church, Ohsweken for funeral service at 2 p.m.  Interment in adjoining cemetery. Veterans’ service Friday, 7:30 p.m., followed by evening prayers, 8 p.m. Rev. K. Hansen officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Image courtesy of Six Nations Public Library, Digital Collections - Original image donated by Tom Hill

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