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John Mark Likens

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
270565
Unit at enlistment: 
215th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Cainsville, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
24 South Market Street, Victoria Cafe, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Brantford, Ontario, House of Refuge
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
18

Letters and documents

BX September 25, 1918

Mr. Archie Likens of the city received official word that his son, Private John Mark Likens had been admitted to 16th General Hospital, Le Treport on August 28, suffering from a gunshot wound in the left arm. Private Likens is one of Brantford’s youngest soldiers. He enlisted when only 18 with the 215th Battalion. His many friends will hope for encouraging news about him soon.

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