John Thomas Smith

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

406191

Unit at enlistment:

36th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Warwickshire

Birth city:

Birmingham

Address at enlistment:

82 Walnut Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

82 Walnut Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Wounded

BX June 27, 1916

Two Further Local Casualties – Corp. A. Smith and Pte. John Smith Reported Today

With his hearing completely destroyed Corporal Alfred Smith of Brantford is now in a hospital in France according to word received today by Mr. Thomas Grinter of 7 Emilie Street. Corp. Smith left Brantford with a draft from the 2nd Dragoons, but was later attached to the 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles. The report states that he was wounded in France with the result that he has lost his hearing.

Private John Thomas Smith of Brantford is also reported wounded in this morning’s list. Pte. Smith is a married man and formerly resided at 82 Walnut Street. He left for overseas with the 3rd Contingent and previously had nine years experience with the R.A.M.C.